FleetOwner Newsline - May 7th, 2024
 
 
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May 7, 2024
It can be a challenge for mixed fleets to provide effective training because of drivers’ diverse needs and various vehicles. Carriers can address these challenges by implementing training programs that take these mixed operations and various driver skills into account.
Local trucking operations continue to be challenged by the effects of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Work to reopen the Port of Baltimore and rebuild the bridge remains on schedule.
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There are steps fleets can take to mitigate the chance of facing a lawsuit, specifically in the area of promoting safety.
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U.S. diesel pump prices fell across the country this week. For the first time in months, they are less than $3.90 per gallon, remaining slightly cheaper than early May 2023 figures. Gasoline prices were down a penny overall this week but remain more expensive than a year ago.
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Blue Arc expects to deliver 150 new EV units beginning in late 2024.
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Stricter federal regulations are reshaping the engine oil industry. PC-12 and low viscosity HDEOs can help with compliance and performance.
DAT iQ Benchmark uses new AI-powered rate models trained on the industry’s largest dataset, comprising $150 billion in annual market transactions.
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Recent data from FTR Transportation Intelligence and Q1 data from U.S. Bank confirm that freight rates, spending, and volumes are still down year over year.
Both the Kenworth/Peterbilt parent and Daimler Truck say their order books are in fine shape well into the rest of the year.