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    Trimble
    Trimble said its revamped TMT Road Call streamlines the process of getting a vehicle from breakdown to back on the road in a single, connected workflow—all while reducing the time, cost, and stress associated with managing these unexpected events
    Trimble's revamped roadside assistance solution streamlines fleet maintenance to reduce vehicle downtime by integrating critical data into a single platform. The transportation...
    Oct. 22, 2024
    Josh Fisher | FleetOwner
    Wade Seaburg, chief revenue officer of Dragonfly Energy, explained how the Dragonfly IntelLigence technology works during a press conference at the American Trucking Associations’ 2024 Management Conference & Exhibition in Nashville, Tennessee.
    With a new app and smart technology, drivers and fleets can see how the lithium batteries powering their APUs will maintain enough charge to power them through entire rest periods...
    Oct. 17, 2024

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    Truckers Path
    The Trucker Path app now includes a tile with information on how to report human trafficking and a brief explanation of the mission.
    In a partnership with TAT, a Trucker Path app can now help drivers know what to look for and how to report suspected human trafficking. Trucker Path also said its female-focused...
    Oct. 15, 2024

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    Studies have proven that road rage increases as summer temperatures increase. Here’s how to identify and avoid road rage.
    July 1, 2025
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    The Pro-Trucker Package seeks to expand parking, remove one-size-fits-all mandates, modernize driver resources, remove red tape, and crack down on bad actors.
    July 1, 2025
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    KPIs and fleet maintenance
    Each fleet is going to set different KPIs around key metrics once it evaluates the effectiveness of its PM program. Reduce the number of vehicles being taken out of service during...
    July 1, 2025
    Aperia Technologies
    Aperia's laser-based handheld 3D tread scanner enables advanced tire service recommendations and maintenance insights through Halo Connect i3.
    Fleet tire management technology allows fleets to adjust tire pressure targets over the air, optimizing for load weight and weather conditions. A premium option includes a tread...
    Oct. 14, 2024
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    Concern over the economy was the top-ranked trucking industry issue of 2024, according to ATRI. Researchers noted that rising operational costs, the lingering freight recession, and declining freight rates make the economy a top concern for motor carriers and drivers alike.
    Fleet leaders continue to stress over the economy and lawsuit abuse. While commercial drivers’ economic concerns grew this year, their top worries continue to be truck parking...
    Oct. 12, 2024
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    women truck parking
    In a partnership with ATA’s Women in Motion, Trucker Path community drivers can use the routing app to locate facilities that meet seven safety categories, including lighting,...
    Oct. 25, 2023
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    Entrance to the American Trucking Associations' 2023 Management Conference & Exhibition hall in Austin, Texas.
    ATA puts a sharper focus on realistic decarbonization, a rocky economy, freight futures, and many new fleet technology solutions at trucking’s last major conference in 2023. It...
    Oct. 20, 2023
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    Navistar International S13 Integrated Powertrain ATA MCE 2023
    Timed to back the new International S13 powertrain, Navistar's captive finance company will also help customers transition to battery-electric vehicles with flexible payment plans...
    Oct. 20, 2023

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    Samsara's asset-tracking devices were developed through a customer feedback loop to include solution-centered features that help save money and improve operations.
    Oct. 20, 2023

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    Having energy independence for the United States will require generation, transmission, and distribution of both hydrogen and electricity as a power source for fleets of the future...
    Oct. 19, 2023

    Volvo Trucks North America
    Volvo Connect Mack Connect 2023 Ata Mce
    Volvo Connect and Mack Connect bring OTA, remote diagnostics, and other digital offerings into new portals that offer fleet managers more operations, efficiency, safety, and location...
    Oct. 19, 2023
    Netradyne
    Netradyne Presentation Cam
    The camera-based system is designed to deliver business-critical, comprehensive video safety and key Geotab compliance features in an integrated best-of-breed solution.
    Oct. 19, 2023

    Mike Gomes, VP of maintenance at Bison Transport, addresses the audience at ATA MCE.
    Bison Transport and WattEV leaders discussed the possibilities and perils of electrifying fleets at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition.
    Oct. 18, 2023
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    Chris Spear, American Trucking Associations CEO and president
    Spear calls for realistic and feasible timeline for trucking’s zero-emission future that doesn’t allow California regulators to dictate an unachievable national environmental ...
    Oct. 18, 2023

    Kevin Jones / FleetOwner
    Ata Clarience Nada
    Fus1on was designed to address an emerging problem in the transportation industry: the inability of fleets to interpret information and create meaningful insights from a wide ...
    Oct. 18, 2023

    Volvo Trucks North America
    Powered by Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine, the VNL 760 features a 13-speed Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission. It features the Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) system and Position Perfect steering configuration, in addition to Volvo Trucks Remote Diagnostics, Remote Programming services, and the Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) safety system.
    VTNA will once again sponsor ATA's public outreach program. Volvo Trucks will provide a fully loaded Volvo VNL 760 for the program early next year.
    Oct. 17, 2023
    Kevin Jones / FleetOwner
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    Freight volumes will remain flat, but the surviving carriers will benefit in coming quarters as the spot market crash drives out excess capacity, the economist explained.
    Oct. 17, 2023
    Josh Fisher | FleetOwner
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    Relay Payments is providing fuel for drivers delivering wreaths to the headstones of fallen U.S. veterans as part of Wreaths Across America's annual Honor Fleet initiative.
    Oct. 17, 2023
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    Trucking Economy Concerns
    With costs rising as freight demand decreases, fleets and drivers are worried about the U.S. economy, according to ATRI’s annual survey of industry stakeholders. Zero-emission...
    Oct. 16, 2023
    Kevin Jones / FleetOwner
    Compared to Trump, most swing voters would 'very grudgingly' take Biden back, says Thau.
    While a Biden/Trump rematch is far from certain with 13 months before the 2024 election, a do-over would be 'extraordinarily close,' opinion survey expert tells ATA convention...
    Oct. 16, 2023
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    The weather alerts for fleet managers leverage advanced technologies to provide condition monitoring and risk assessment across the Lytx network. In-cab weather alerts for drivers...
    Oct. 13, 2023
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    Distracted car drivers are a growing risk to safe truck drivers
    Defensive driving and adopting more driver assistance technology can help fleets prepare for unsafe ‘four-wheelers.’ One top driver said the government needs to treat distracted...
    Nov. 8, 2022
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    Alternative energy solutions for trucking are available, but 'a different way of thinking' will be required for the transition away from fossil fuels.
    Nov. 7, 2022
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    California highway decarbonization
    While most federal and local regulations aim at truck and engine manufacturers, fleets will determine the success or failure of the carbon-cutting rules. As more states look to...
    Nov. 3, 2022
    Josh Fisher I FleetOwner
    Drivewyze pledged to donate $25 to Trucking Moves America Forward for every selfie taken with this “I Heart Trucks” display at American Trucking Associations' 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.
    The annual management conference featured displays of the latest trucking equipment and some from the future. Here’s a look at some of the news and sights from this week’s event...
    Oct. 28, 2022