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Diesel prices jump to $5.51 national average, setting new record high
Last week's 34.5-cent increase in diesel's national average was driven mostly by significant increases along the East Coast. Also: Get last-minute cargo securement tips ahead of Roadcheck with new online training portal.
May 4, 2022
A. Duie Pyle wins ATA's President's Trophy for fifth time
The award recognizes outstanding safety performance at fleets. Also: Registration open for annual FTR conference; severe-duty Autocar Xpeditor trucks recalled; Pennsylvania Mack, Volvo dealer becomes Certified EV Dealer.
May 3, 2022
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eCommerce / Urban delivery
Crowdsourcing offers fleets a solution to driver shortages
Because they improve safety and reduce costs, crowdsourcing can be an extension for fleets looking to meet demand peaks and troughs.
April 28, 2022
Companies
Walmart, Ryder each open new DCs | U.S. border vax mandate extended
Once fully operational, Walmart's Ridgeville, S.C., facility is expected to increase local port volumes by approximately 5%. Ryder christens its third site in Columbus, Ohio. Also: non-U.S. travelers entering the U.S. need a COVID vax.
April 26, 2022
Business
XPO expanding LTL network with two new terminals
The company announced the opening of new terminals in Southern California and Atlanta. Also: TravelCenters of America is launching a new fleet card program; Utility Trailer's Arkansas manufacturing plant hit a production milestone.
April 19, 2022
Maintenance
Does it make sense to unbundle your lease?
Unbundling the elements of a full-service lease won’t necessarily lead to cost savings and can end up costing the fleet more in dollars and aggravation.
April 14, 2022
Business
Diesel prices on downswing after hitting record highs in March
Diesel fuel prices are down 18 cents since mid-March when the national average hit an all-time high of $5.25 per gallon. EIA expects prices to continue falling through the summer months. Also: Penske Truck Leasing opens new SoCal facility.
April 13, 2022
Outlook and Benchmarking
Chip supply 'mess' continues as OEMs look to newer tech to help ease production woes
The semiconductor shortage continues to limit vehicle production as OEMs push to build more advanced safety systems and powertrains, like all-electric, which require even more chips. New tech can help, but it won't come soon enough.
April 11, 2022
Business
Trucking is changing. Are you adapting?
There brews a perfect storm for disruption in trucking much bigger than deregulation was a generation ago.
April 8, 2022
Business
Fleet spend analysis can uncover costs not found in a cost of ownership calculation
Maintaining a solid balance sheet goes a lot deeper than simply knowing payroll, fuel expenses and truck maintenance costs.
April 7, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA calls on fleets to apply for Truck Leasing Task Force
The 10-member task force will focus on truck lease agreements in the trucking industry. Also: Autonomous tech firm Torc Robotics opens new development center; Florida trucking school expands; Love's offering discounted inspections ahead of Roadcheck.
April 7, 2022
Business
Direct Connect Logistix acquires Hoosier Logistics
The transaction comes just a few weeks after DCL's acquisition of Performance Logistics, a cold food chain focused freight brokerage in Salt Lake City.
April 5, 2022
Business
How leasing companies are responding to increased customer demand
As the 2022 Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) Annual Meeting kicks off Miami, the lease and rental (L&R) market has taken another step forward in its return to normalcy. If only it could get some more trucks.
April 5, 2022
Business
J.B. Hunt launches program offering carbon offset credits
The company's new Clean Transport program will allow J.B. Hunt customers to acquire carbon offset credits equivalent to the emissions from their shipments. Also: FMCSA investigates rising HHG complaints.
April 5, 2022
Business
Biden looks to increase domestic oil production to lower fuel prices
The Administration is also releasing 1 million barrels a day from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and more. Also: CARB reopens HVIP voucher request program for zero-emission trucks.
April 4, 2022
Business
Key personnel insurance is a business safety net for unexpected life events
A Key Person policy pools risk with other policy owners, allowing fleets to cover risk of losing an essential employee for pennies on the dollar.
March 30, 2022
Business operations
Uber Eats founder, Convoy CEO back new freight factoring platform Outgo
Outgo aims to slash factoring rates to as low as 0% in some cases through its all-in-one fintech platform.
March 24, 2022
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