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The Tesla Semi, an electric heavy-duty truck, was recently unveiled. Tesla plans to begin production in 2019, and two customers already are interested in buying them, J.B. Hunting Transport Services and Meijer Inc., the Michigan-based grocery store chain. But Tesla is just one of many automakers that are rushing to dominate the electric truck market. The race is on.
Electric trucks are becoming more popular because they save money on fuel ...
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American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 3.3% in October, following a 1.9% decline during September. In October, the index equaled 147.6 (2000=100), up from 142.9 in September.
Compared with October 2016, the SA index surged 9.9%, which was the largest ...
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Arrows Up, LLC, an affiliate of OmniTRAX, Inc., one of the largest privately held transportation service companies in North America and The Broe Group, received two patents for its shipping containers this month. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued Patent No. 9,783,338 and Patent ...
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For trucking professionals and individuals that must safely transport a variety of cargo, tie down straps that stay strong and secure are required. For years, Mississippi Industries for the Blind (MIB) has manufactured such cargo straps for use by the Department of Defense and the ...
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Werner Enterprises announces that President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers was presented the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Highway to Victory Award for outstanding industry advocacy efforts.
“I’m honored and humbled to have the opportunity to partner with industry leaders to make a positive impact on ...
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The Board of Directors of the American Trucking Associations unanimously approved the federation’s first-ever policy for the development of automated trucks.
“Over the past year, ATA has been active in this debate, advocating for recognition of the importance of the trucking industry when it comes to ...
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With the ELD mandate quickly approaching, USA Truck recognized that many of their carriers and owner-operators viewed ELDs as a time-intensive and costly burden. An extensive market search was conducted to help find the best fit and most affordable option.
The result is a newly announced ...
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The American Trucking Associations’ Board of Directors elected Dave Manning, president of TCW Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, as the federation’s 73rd chairman.
“It is a tremendous honor to be elected by my fellow ATA members as their chairman for the coming year,” Manning said. “I look forward ...
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Innovative technologies in the trucking industry are paving the way for safer drivers, happier suppliers and more satisfied customers – just ask Roadrunner Transportation Systems.
Roadrunner Transportation Systems has announced the implementation of a new Learning Management System (LMS), Infiniti-I, to provide employees with an online ...
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True to its history as an industry innovator, Truckstop.com is now offering its Load Tracking solution free with premium service offerings. This game-changing decision addresses a universal industry pain point: supply chain visibility at a price carriers, brokers and shippers alike can afford.
"Truckstop.com launched the ...
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