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A softening freight market still benefits from pent-up demand despite rising fuel prices. While truckload volumes reached historic highs in March, spot rates fell last month as fuel prices soared and supply inched closer to the freight market demand. The weakening spot market rates and historic diesel prices in March overshadowed more robust truckload freight […]
At the end of 2021 just over 86,000 new owner-operators had been issued an authority to operate by the FMCSA.
According to ATA, there are more than 11 drivers for every one parking space. Studies show that on average drivers spend nearly an hour of driving time every day trying to find parking, and 58% of drivers say they have parked in unauthorized places at least three times a week. The letter claims that the […]
Used Class 8 same-dealer retail sales grew 20% month-over-month in February but were 14% lower compared to the same period in 2021. ACT’s Classes 3-8 used truck report provides data on the average selling price, miles, and age based on a sample of industry data. “Presumably, the bumps in December and January new truck production […]
It’s not too late to start taking steps to improve your fleet’s fuel economy and freight efficiency.
Telematics now come standard on Carrier Transicold’s most popular transport refrigeration units, helping refrigerated fleets in North America improve operational efficiencies and expand cold chain compliance. The web-based interface of the telematics solution provides continuous visibility of cold chain assets via a centralized data stream that shows trailer temperatures, location, and movement. Depending on configuration […]
According to DAT Freight & Analytics, the number of loads posted to the DAT One load board network increased.
Starting next week, the first major mobile carrier will discontinue 3G services, which could result Electronic Logging Device (ELD) violations for truckers who haven’t transitioned to compatible devices.
Predictive vehicle analytics company Pitstop is partnering with Samsara to offer customers real-time data, insights, and predictive analytics to reduce emissions and maintenance costs, according to a joint announcement. Pitstop’s predictive analytics platform analyzes sensor data and diagnostic trouble codes of components such as batteries, brakes, and more across various fleet vehicles.
The OOIDA Foundation report suggests that current supply chain problems are caused by inefficiency within the trucking industry that results in much of a driver’s available hours being squandered by waiting. Based on a survey of more than 900 drivers stated that “this is one of the biggest issues affecting hours of service and safety. […]