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Operationsby StaffFebruary 6, 2019

Driver Shortage, Capacity Crunch Challenges in 2019

Kuebix surveyed 554 transportation industry professionals on what they believe is the biggest challenge for supply chains in 2019; the driver shortage/capacity crunch won.

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Technologyby StaffFebruary 6, 2019

GPS Trackit Acquires Three Solution Providers

GPS Trackit, provider of fleet management software solutions, announced the acquisition of TSO Mobile, InTouch GPS, and Fleet Trax.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 6, 2019

NTEA Partners with TruckScience

NTEA has partnered with global technology provider, TruckScience, to offer Association member companies access to a weight calculator resource.

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Vehicle Researchby Paul ClintonFebruary 6, 2019

2019 Ram 1500 Adds Innovative Tailgate

The 2019 Ram 1500 will add a MultiFunction tailgate that improves the utility and cargo management capability of the 1/2-ton pickup, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' commercial vehicle unit has announced.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 5, 2019

FCA Recalls 660K Ram Pickups for Steering, Brakes

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 660,000 2013-2017 Ram 3500 pickups, 2014-2017 Ram 2500 pickups, and 3500 chassis cabs for a loose nut that can potentially cause a loss of steering control.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 5, 2019

Pickup Tailgate Thefts Rise in Oklahoma

Law enforcement officials in Tulsa, Okla., have seen a spike in pickup truck tailgate thefts. In fact, stolen tailgates accounted for many of the 300 parts ripped from vehicles in Tulsa last year, according to a report on KTUL.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffFebruary 5, 2019

2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD Can Tow 35,500 Pounds

Chevrolet has unveiled its 2020 Silverado HD pickups at its Flint, Mich., factory ahead of the Chicago Auto Show, where it will show its heavy-duty pickup lineup and provide a demonstration of the new towing technology added to the pickups.

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Remarketingby StaffFebruary 5, 2019

Truck Values Decrease Slightly

Volume-weighted, overall truck segment (including pickups, SUVs, and vans) values decreased by 0.42% last week. In comparison, the market values decreased by 0.58% on average during the prior four-week period.

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Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 5, 2019

Republic Services Goes Fully Electric with Mack

Mack Trucks will partner with Republic Services to build and operate a fully electric Mack LR refuse truck to help the refuse fleet achieve zero-emissions goals.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffFebruary 5, 2019

Ford Adds All-Wheel Drive to Transit Van

Ford's Transit full-size van will enter the 2020 model year with a heavy refresh that adds an available all-wheel-drive system, two new engine choices, and a 10-speed automatic transmission, as well as new interiors and seating options for the passenger model, Ford announced at the Work Truck Show.

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