Trucking Industry News & Technology
November 2017 auction attracts 4,900+ bidders from 56 countries; 56% of equipment sold online HOUSTON, TX, Nov. 10, 2017 – Last week Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold more than 3,800 equipment items and trucks for US$44+ million at its Houston, TX auction site. More than 4,900 people from 56 countries registered to bid in the two-day […]
BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 2017 — Radiant Logistics, Inc. (NYSE American: RLGT), a third-party logistics and multi-modal transportation services company, reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2017. First Fiscal Quarter Financial Highlights (Quarter Ended September 30, 2017) Revenues were $198.0 million for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017, up $2.9 million or 1.5% compared to […]
Volvo Trucks’ new natural gas and biogas trucks have received Italy’s Sustainable Truck of the Year 2018 award. It was handed over at a ceremony in connection with the Ecomondo exhibition in Rimini. Volvo Trucks won first prize in the tractor category with the new Volvo FH LNG, which was […]
MACAU, Nov. 2017 — During the 2017 China (Macau) International Automobile Exposition, New Logistics of the Future — the Launch of JAC Electric Trucks was successfully held in the JAC exhibition booth at Macau Auto Show. The ceremony had the honor to invite Zhang Xueping, Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Vice Chairman of […]
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Nov. 2017 — World famous fashion designer Bea Szenfeld and legendary show truck builder Svempa Bergendahl have created a couture jacket made out of upcycled fan belts to celebrate truck drivers. The duo share an unfaltering passion for innovation and custom made design, resulting in the co-creation of a truly unique piece of […]
Co-hosting an event dedicated to European Logistics Transporters in Ulm, Germany, CNH Industrial and FCA discussed the benefits of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for the logistics sector and demonstrated positive examples from their own supply chain operations. The recently launched new IVECO Stralis NP (Natural Power) 460, classed as the most […]
Following Competitive Review, Transportation and Logistics Leader Chooses SmartDrive and Accelerates Benefits with a Straight to Rollout Implementation SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2017 — SmartDrive Systems, a leader in video safety and transportation intelligence, announced that Decker Truck Line Inc., a family-owned company providing transportation and logistics services nationwide, has selected the SmartDrive® video-based safety […]
Software developed with Omnitracs has been deployed by less-than-truckload industry leaders Holland and Reddaway Driver-focused mobile solution logs hours of service electronically, saving drivers and fleets time and money, increasing safety and enabling compliance FORT MILL, S.C., Nov. 2017 — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that its suite of software solutions for truck drivers […]
OEMs to focus on reducing driver load, highlight driver safety to influence purchase decisions, finds Frost & Sullivan SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 2017 — Driver and technician shortage are the most important issues for fleet managers. These, along with concerns about the economic outlook and operating margins, are influencing several choices fleet […]
Balancing Clean Air, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Increasing Customer Demands PITTSBURGH, Nov. 2017 — Building on the success of clean diesel technology, diesel engine and vehicle manufacturers are now pushing the envelope of commercial engine efficiency and systems integration to achieve greater fuel economy and other benefits for their customers. Appearing on a […]
