trucking fleet

Tips for Truck Fleet Utilization and Driver Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic

Flexibility and data analytics are crucial when helping food distributors’ transportation fleets adapt to the current environment.

John Flynn

May 11, 2020

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The transport of food and health/sanitary items such as cleaning supplies and paper towels have placed significant strains on the supply chain. Food distributors have to scrutinize significant preventative measures needed to ensure the health and safety of customers, drivers, and everyone that is in contact with goods that are transported and delivered.

Fleet Advantage Donates $10,000 to First Responders Children’s Foundation in Response to COVID-19

April 7, 2020

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Fleet Advantage announced their foundation, Kids Around the Corner, founded in 2014, made a $10,000 donation to the First Responders Children’s Foundation to aid in their emergency response fund amidst COVID-19.

Celadon Group files Chapter 11, shuts down operations

Celadon shut down operations, effective immediately.

December 9, 2019

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Celadon Group, Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., and its 25 affiliate entities filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

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.

Loadsmart, Starsky Robotics dispatch autonomous truck to haul freight

The integration of Loadsmart’s AI-powered pricing and load matching technology with Starsky’s API meant no human intervention was required.

September 4, 2019

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Loadsmart, New York, and Starsky Robotics, San Francisco, automatically dispatched an autonomous truck to haul freight.

Daimler Trucks establishes global organization for highly automated driving

The newly established Autonomous Technology Group is part of Daimler Trucks’ global effort to put highly automated trucks onto the roads within a decade.

June 10, 2019

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Daimler Trucks, a Portland, Ore.-based division of the Daimler Group, announced plans to establish an Autonomous Technology Group for automated driving.

Study: How ELD mandate impacts trucking industry

Approximately 67.55% of the fleets surveyed were compliant prior to the ELD mandate while another 21.85% of fleets were compliant by the ELD enforcement date in April.

November 6, 2018

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Zipline Logistics, Columbus, Ohio, surveyed more than 150 trucking companies about the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate and its impacts on the trucking industry.

Purpose-built analytics solution retains quality drivers

May 15, 2018

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SmartDrive Systems, San Diego, Calif., developed SmartDrive SmartIQ Driver Scorecard, which provides fleets with industry-proven, data-driven insights.

Study unveils equipment lease vs. buy for private fleets, for-hire carriers

The analysis illustrates a missed opportunity for cost savings when comparing a 7-year ownership of one truck to a 4-year ownership and a 4-year lease of two consecutive trucks.

October 18, 2017

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New analysis from Fleet Advantage, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., shows the operating and financial benefits of a lease vs. ownership structure for private truck fleet operators and for-hire carriers.

How senior transportation executives can be held liable for food safety

Lindsay Glass

August 22, 2017

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Getting organizations to comply to the regulations or getting companies to adhere to their own food safety plans is not going to help achieve the ultimate goal of superior food safety.