ACT Research: For-Hire Trucking Index a mixed bag
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, showed August volume flat and productivity down, with the Supply-Demand Balance and capacity rising marginally. Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst, ACT Research, commented, “While Volume Index flatness m/m reflects the difficult freight environment, August’s number remains above the June/Q2 dip and reflects diminished but wage-supported underlying economic
Intelligent Imaging Systems rebranded as Drivewyze Infrastructure Services
Intelligent Imaging Systems (IIS), a transportation safety technology integrator for transportation and law enforcement agencies across North America, is now operating under the Drivewyze brand as Drivewyze Infrastructure Services. According to Brian Heath, CEO of Drivewyze, while there is a change in name, there will be no change in the company’s commitment to developing the industry’s most
Equipment Finance Industry confidence eases in September
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation recently released the September 2022 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $900 billion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 48.7,
Fleetcor begins relationship with ExxonMobil
Fleetcor Technologies has signed network agreements with ExxonMobil Corporation to provide brand-wide acceptance of its Fuelman cards at over 12,000 Exxon and Mobil stations in the U.S. In addition, Exxon and Mobil stations will add acceptance of Comdata trucking cards at commercial fueling locations in 2023, further extending the utility of the Comdata products to
Continental’s Make Power Smart app upgrade its user experience
The new version of Continental’s Make Power Smart app will include updates and enhancements for the user. Updates and improvements include: User Registration: Allows users to sign up, manage drive systems properly for a better customer experience. Multiple Languages: The App is now available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. Belt ID: Allows forselection of the belt category
The evolution of ADAS technology
Technology has been propelling human innovation since our first ancestors picked up a bone and used it as a hammer. It has made our lives easier, safer and more efficient. And when it comes to the trucking industry, technology has improved safety measures by leaps and bounds. OEMs are continuously developing advanced driver assistance systems
Toyota, Kenworth prove fuel cell electric truck capabilities with completion of truck operations for ZANZEFF project
Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Co. announced that they have proven the capabilities of their jointly designed heavy-duty, Class 8 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) as a potential zero-emissions replacement of diesel-powered trucks with the completion of their operations in the Zero- and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) “Shore to Store” (S2S) project
CarriersEdge course helps prevent injuries while operating a tanker
CarriersEdge has introduced a course to help drivers avoid injuries while performing tasks directly or indirectly related to operating a tanker. The “Tanker Injury Prevention” course focuses on risks associated with getting in and out of the cab, climbing on and off the tanker, securing the cargo, and handling hoses while loading and unloading cargo.
Booster expands renewable diesel product offering in California
Booster has expanded its renewable diesel product offering to three new markets in California. The move enables nearly 50 Booster-fueled fleets in Sacramento, San Jose and San Diego — totalling nearly 1,000 fleet vehicles serviced daily — to slash their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 70%, Booster says. With the addition of these
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders fell in August
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders fell 3% m/m in August to a total of 16,400 units. August 2022 trailer order activity was +21% y/y with orders now totaling 286,000 units for the past twelve months. Factors such as labor conditions, component supply chains, and volatile raw material prices remain the primary factors preventing OEMs from
Data analysis best practices for fleet efficiency
Having lots and lots of data can feel like having all the answers right at your fingertips. The information, however, can feel like trying to interpret a new language if you don’t know what questions to ask or what you’re even looking for in the first place. The endless possibilities for data collection can act
Fullbay’s third annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair survey now open
For the third consecutive year, Fullbay has launched a survey for its report on the State of Heavy-Duty Repair. This anonymous survey asks industry professionals to share their experiences with heavy-duty repair shops over the past year. The survey results will allow Fullbay to deliver a comprehensive report of definitive benchmarks that will provide transparency of the current state
