fleet management

ISTOBAL Offers New Solutions for Sanitizing Food Transport Trailers

ISTOBAL HW’INTRAWASH applies food-safe chemicals followed by a high-pressure rinse for deep cleaning in 5 minutes or less.

June 2, 2020

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ISTOBAL, a leader in fleet wash and food safety, offers new cutting-edge solutions designed specifically for food haulers, intermodal transporters, refrigerated fleets and grocery chains. The internationally patented ISTOBAL HW’INTRAWASH is an innovative system designed specifically to simplify food safety compliance and increase the frequency and quality of trailer washouts.

FleetPride announces plans for new distribution centers

The new Elgin facility will provide overnight replenishment to more than 45 branches, and is part of FleetPride’s broader network of regional distribution centers.

November 20, 2019

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FleetPride, Irving, Texas, opened a new 150,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution center in Elgin, Ill., replacing its existing facility in Bolingbrook, Ill.

Grupo Bimbo incorporates 4,000 new electric-powered vehicles

These distribution trucks are “wind-powered” by the Piedra Larga wind farm located in Oaxaca, México.

November 18, 2019

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Grupo Bimbo, Mexico, announced that starting in 2020, over the next four years, its fleet of electric distribution vehicles in Mexico will grow by 4,000 units, representing an investment of 2.8 billion pesos.

Allan Brothers boosts operation effectiveness with lithium-ion technology

The benefits of using lithium-ion were apparent soon after the Allan Brothers’ fleet of electric lift trucks were equipped with li-ion batteries.

November 14, 2019

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By equipping its 30 lift trucks with OneCharge li-ion batteries, Allan Brothers saved on both the ongoing maintenance costs and the investment needed for expansion.

Controlled-atmosphere technology for shipment of perishables

November 14, 2019

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Carrier Transicold, Atlanta, developed the next-generation EverFRESH system, which uses active controlled-atmosphere technology to optimize the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide within a refrigerated container.

Wireless Maritime Services, Globe Tracker join forces to provide end-to-end IoT-based visibility

With this new partnership, Seaboard Marine becomes what is said to be the world's first container ocean line to implement a truly portable, fully 24/7-monitored, 4G LTE-based private cellular and integrated satellite communication network for containers on vessels.

November 5, 2019

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Wireless Maritime Services (WMS), Miramar, Fla., partnered with Globe Tracker, Denmark, to bring real-time reefer monitoring to Seaboard Marine, a Miami, Fla.-based subsidiary of Seaboard Corp.

Carrier Transicold Vector 1550 Domestic Intermodal Unit

Domestic intermodal refrigeration system

October 24, 2019

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The new Vector 1550 domestic intermodal refrigeration system from Carrier Transicold, Athens, Ga., features a thin profile, enabling greater capacity utilization within a standard 53-foot North American intermodal container.

Survey reveals driver shortage, Hours of Service rules, driver compensation top industry concerns

For the third year in a row, driver shortage is the top-ranked issue for trucking fleets.

October 7, 2019

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The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Marietta, Ga., unveiled its annual Top Industry Issues report, which includes the list of the Top 10 critical issues facing the North American trucking industry.

The ins and outs of propane vs. electric vehicles

Let’s compare the range and fueling times of EVs and propane autogas-fueled delivery vehicles.

Todd Mouw

October 4, 2019

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There is no “silver bullet” to solve the issue of harmful transportation emissions. The reality is that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are still under development for the commercial truck segment due to the complexity of truck configurations coupled with range and payload requirements.

Survey reveals automated decision making the next wave of innovation in terminal operations

The survey findings indicate that regardless of AI maturity, container terminals are increasingly aware of the possibilities of automated decision-making.

October 1, 2019

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Navis, a part of Cargotec Corp., Oakland, Calif., unveiled the results of its TechValidate customer survey on the state of artificial intelligence (AI) as it relates to automated decision making.