FleetOwner Newsline - Nov 9th, 2023
 
 
ConMet acquires TruckLabs
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November 9, 2023
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If a VMT program could be implemented that is fair, protects taxpayer privacy, and comes in at a collection cost comparable to the gas tax, then "that’s a different conversation”—except it’s not going to happen.
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ConMet's six decades of manufacturing and supply chain experience is expected to help make the aerodynamic tractor-trailer closure devices more accessible.
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Chevron is working to lower the lifecycle carbon intensity of the transportation industry. We’re producing renewable fuels that work in existing engines while also supporting partners to set policies that innovate for the future. That’s energy in progress.

The app will allow fleet operators and tire dealers to access essential information for their day-to-day operations, analyze tire wear and tear, choose the most suitable tire for their needs, and quickly access the Michelin product portfolio.
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Toll roads are a $5 billion annual challenge for trucking companies. Granted, they may offer quicker routes, but they also create administrative work that takes a toll on a fleet’s operational efficiency. If managing tolls is diverting your staff from more important dispatch and accounting functions, then it’s time to consider using a service that will save you time and money.

Toll-management services can help fleets handle tolls and reduce costs on toll rates.
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Train drivers at whatever pace works best for them. Level up your driver training with CarriersEdge.

Jim Mathis jump-started the sputtering auto & diesel school in 2018, and after guiding the school to growth and expansion, this cowboy-at-heart is moseying on.
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Gary Johnson from Motive dives into how to leverage AI to reduce risk, using video-based coaching for fleet safety, and more.

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Kenworth T680s are now equipped with new driver-assistance technology for better safety practices.
Engineer raises cybersecurity concerns for fleet equipment using just $300 to disable a trailer's brake controller. "This is a dangerous form of hacker exploitation because there’s no way to patch this," he warned.
The integration is the first in a series of capabilities that Bridgestone plans to bring to the Geotab Marketplace.
App-based security camera gives you eyes on your truck bed at all times, while connected vehicle security company protects your data on the backend.
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In a court filing, attorneys for Estes say the shuttered carrier dropped the ball on "myriad maintenance and repair obligations" at 14 properties. The problems at Yellow sites across the nation are holding back equipment auctions, Estes says.
Increasing fatalities involving trucks cause the Truck Safety Coalition to fight for change, and they expect that change to come from the top.