In the not too distant future, everything in a trucking company will be connected – not just a carrier’s moving stock, but every device and piece of equipment within the operation. That was the message delivered by Kenneth J. Spangler, senior vice president and chief information officer with FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight, during his keynote address to attendees at the Carrier Logistics user conference and executive forum April 10 through 11 in White Plains, N.Y.
Mega fleets Con-way (No. 4 in the CCJ Top 250), Werner (No. 10), Old Dominion (No. 12), Knight (No. 25) and Marten (No. 46) were among Forbes’ annual 100 Most Trusted Companies list, released this week.
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Ron Hawkins, Jr., wants to save your life, especially if you’re sharing the road with a semi truck. Say you’re driving and you need to get around the tractor-trailer in front of you. You decide to use the right lane to pass the semi. Bad idea, Mr. Hawkins says. Why? Because the truck driver cannot see you.
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It was a year for connectivity and tech at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., last week: Remote diagnostics, in-dash systems to help train drivers and boost fuel economy, autonomous truck mechanisms, concept trucks and data highlighted the show’s annual announcements from truck, engine and component manufacturers. Here’s a look at some of the top announcements and stories to come out of MATS this year.
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The public perception of professional truck drivers is not consistent with reality. Instead of hard-working, family men and women who are away from their families for long stretches of time, professional truck drivers can be seen as dangerous and an unwelcome highway hazard. The truth, however, is that today’s truck driver is a skilled professional who follows stringent safety guidelines and is experienced with the new and improved technologies that make trucks smarter, more fuel-efficient and safer than ever before.
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Heavy Duty Trucking: Interconnected Trucking on the Horizon
/in News /by Editorial StaffIn the not too distant future, everything in a trucking company will be connected – not just a carrier’s moving stock, but every device and piece of equipment within the operation. That was the message delivered by Kenneth J. Spangler, senior vice president and chief information officer with FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight, during his keynote address to attendees at the Carrier Logistics user conference and executive forum April 10 through 11 in White Plains, N.Y.
Overdrive Magazine: Five trucking companies make Forbes’ 100 Most Trusted Companies list
/in News /by Editorial StaffMega fleets Con-way (No. 4 in the CCJ Top 250), Werner (No. 10), Old Dominion (No. 12), Knight (No. 25) and Marten (No. 46) were among Forbes’ annual 100 Most Trusted Companies list, released this week.
Toledo Blade: Semi truck expert Ron Hawkins, Jr. shares tips for driving on the highways
/in News /by Editorial StaffRon Hawkins, Jr., wants to save your life, especially if you’re sharing the road with a semi truck. Say you’re driving and you need to get around the tractor-trailer in front of you. You decide to use the right lane to pass the semi. Bad idea, Mr. Hawkins says. Why? Because the truck driver cannot see you.
CCJ: Best of MATS: A recap of the trends and popular stories from the show
/in News /by Editorial StaffIt was a year for connectivity and tech at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., last week: Remote diagnostics, in-dash systems to help train drivers and boost fuel economy, autonomous truck mechanisms, concept trucks and data highlighted the show’s annual announcements from truck, engine and component manufacturers. Here’s a look at some of the top announcements and stories to come out of MATS this year.
Transport Topics: Opinion: Trucking Is Essential to Our Way of Life
/in News /by Editorial StaffThe public perception of professional truck drivers is not consistent with reality. Instead of hard-working, family men and women who are away from their families for long stretches of time, professional truck drivers can be seen as dangerous and an unwelcome highway hazard. The truth, however, is that today’s truck driver is a skilled professional who follows stringent safety guidelines and is experienced with the new and improved technologies that make trucks smarter, more fuel-efficient and safer than ever before.