Refrigerated Logistic Trends - Aug 25th, 2023
 
 
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August 25, 2023
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Amerit Fleet Solutions recently introduced the Reefer Tech Academy, a comprehensive curriculum developed to train the next generation of skilled technicians.
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Truckload freight volumes fall and national benchmark spot rates for refrigerated and dry van loads retreat from their June gains.
Ryder Systems’ limited-time “Buy More Save More” sales event offers buyers up to 30% off three or more qualifying pre-owned commercial vehicles or 20% off two qualifying vehicles, including refrigerated trucks.
GreenPower Motor Company recently appointed Industrial Power Truck & Equipment as its North Texas dealer for its all-electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, including the EV Star Refrigerated Truck.
Cargo theft events have increased for yet another quarter, according to the latest CargoNet data, and trucking stakeholders have taken notice as to inform carriers as to how they can stay safe.
Trucking industry data aggregator heightens its expectations for OEM equipment builds next year, attributing its rosier prognosis to a higher-than-expected U.S. gross domestic product and more normalized supply chains.
Monthlong fever breaks for trucking’s main fuel, settling at $4.389 per gallon for the week of Aug. 21, after increases in the previous four federal government reporting cycles of 13.9 cents, 11.2 cents, 22.2 cents, and 9.9 cents.
Supplier News
Echo Global Logistics recently added automated carrier negotiations to its EchoDrive online carrier platform.
The partnership aims to make over-the-road IoT insights, including truck and trailer telematics, accessible through more TMS platforms.