Transportation Funding Bill Part of Congress’ Summer Agenda
According to an article in Transport Topics published in June 2020, House Democrats plan to discuss the yearly funding allocated for the United States DOT this summer. Learn more about these debates and what effects governmental decisions have on the transportation industry. The 2021 Budget Housing, transportation, and urban development are all being considered for […]
Report: Driver Turnover Hit All-Time Low in Q1
The weekly data on truck driver turnover reveals trends happening in the industry. According to an article in Heavy Duty Trucking, Stay Metrics looked at this data shortly before and after the pandemic arrived. The data revealed, “…while turnover rates spiked early in the first quarter of 2020, they soon began trending down and dropped […]
Mack Announces Active Steering for Granite Models
Heavy-duty construction trucks and their operators are no strangers to ruts, holes, eroding roads, and the generally uneven ground of a construction site. The Mack Trucks company has taken a huge step forward in improving both the safety and productivity of its trucks and truck operators. Introducing: Mack Command Steer. Find out about this active […]
All-electric Peterbilt 579EV now available for order
Electric vehicles (EV) have come a long way in recent decades, and the trucking industry has embraced EV technology in a big way. The fuel savings that come along with electric trucks are hard to ignore, and the EPA has highly encouraged the use of all-electric vehicles to keep the environment cleaner and reduce carbon […]
Truck Drivers Could Be Among the First in Line to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently rolled out a priority list for the COVID-19 vaccine authorities advised that health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities, truck drivers, and other workers in critical and essential jobs could also be included in the list. Many leading pharmaceutical companies have started working with large […]
VTNA Pursues Intuitive AI to Improve Safety
Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) and Boston-based Perceptive Automata pursues a new prototype intuitive AI system that acts like a second set of eyes. By using software developing for automated vehicles, this intuitive AI system by VTNA can figure out if people, bicycles and cars will enter the path of the truck. Sensors are becoming […]
Enhanced Bendix System Available in Kenworth Models
Safety on the road is a priority for both trucking companies and truck operators. That’s why there’s so much excitement about the cutting-edge technology in the enhanced Bendix Wingman Fusion system. The features are now available on select Kenworth heavy & medium-duty trucks. Check out some facts on how it benefits owners and drivers. Features […]
Work Truck Maintenance Trends and Technology
One of the many responsibilities of a truck fleet manager is to make sure every vehicle is in good, working condition. When truck maintenance is needed, the manager has to decide the best, most cost-effective way to get the work done. Learn how fleet managers handle truck maintenance and vehicle impact, as well as what […]
Women in Trucking Ambassador Shares Passion for Trucking
When you think of the typical truck driver what image comes to mind? Chances are, you pictured a male driver. Well, Kellylynn McLaughlin, the first female ambassador for the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) is out to change that stereotype and get more women in trucking! The Rewards of Being a Truck Driver In a June […]
Update: How COVID-19 is affecting Facebook Marketplace leads for Commercial Truck and Trailer Dealers
In a previous article, we reported Facebook Marketplace messages seeing an uptick through May and June. We are happy to report now after seeing July and August numbers, the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be causing no issue to this platform for lead generation. OEM dealers (Dealer 1, Dealer 2) -Looking at these trends more closely, these […]
