For the Driver - Oct 11th, 2023
 
 
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October 11, 2023
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Freight and equipment markets have already hit bottom and won't dig deeper, but the bounce back upward will be slow, FTR's CEO said at the National Trailer Dealers Association's annual convention.
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A new survey shows that more small- and medium-sized fleets plan to invest in technology to help in a challenging economy. Smaller fleets risk losing their competitive edge if they do not invest in asset tracking.
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Through Trimble's in-cab navigation system, the transportation technology company will soon notify drivers with hyperlocal weather alerts that could impact their routes.
Integration creates an end-to-end solution to help small fleets better plan and dispatch loads. A connected app on the TrueTMS platform streamlines dispatcher-driver communications and shipment tracking...
After a two-month surge, fuel prices have leveled off nationwide. One analyst expects fuel prices to keep falling "like a feather." Diesel pump prices are still down compared to 2022.
Detention is among the top problems facing drivers and fleets, occurring up to 60% of the time. McLeod developed these detention best practices after surveying large fleet companies that effectively manage...
Starting in 2025, the Cascadia will be offered with the Cummins natural gas engine proven to reduce emissions.
September saw 2023's highest truck order numbers, but orders were still lower than this time in 2022. Analysts expect to see the market normalize.