Refrigerated Logistic Trends - Oct 13th, 2023
 
 
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October 13, 2023
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The last year has seen advancements in the business of transporting perishable cargo—and next year promises even more.
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Leonard’s Express recently highlighted its newly upgraded terminals and shops in celebration of last month’s national driver and technician appreciation weeks.
Lineage Logistics continues to expand its cold chain network, adding new temperature-controlled facilities in Windsor, Colorado, and Lancaster, Texas.
Westport Fuel Systems recently completed a “first-of-its-kind” heavy-duty transport demonstration with its H2 HPDI fuel system-equipped prototype truck hauling a refrigerated trailer in Madrid, Spain.
Thermo King’s telematics hardware bundled with a two-year TracKing telematics service subscription will be standard on Thermo King APU, trailer, and large truck products in 2024.
Expectations for Class 8 trucks and trailers are moderate, as the freight market remains 'elusive.’ Future freight rebounds may also cause equipment production to slow due to labor concerns.
'With orders still in seasonal retreat, coupled with the recent near-record order backlogs, this month’s intake met expectations on a consolidated level,' ACT's McNealy says.
Supplier News
As the supply chain realigns with market demand, Yokohama's first U.S. manufacturing facility is back on-track to offer the trucking industry more options to keep its fleets rolling.
Integration between Motive and Platform Science gives FirstFleet visibility into its on-the-road, on-site, and back-office operations.