Electric-Powered Reefer Units Gaining Momentum
As truck manufacturers and suppliers begin to move toward electric-powered vehicles and components, the same trend is emerging for trailer refrigeration.
May 24, 2019Ryder Expands in Boston Area
Ryder System Inc. opened a full-service maintenance facility in Norton, Mass., reflecting the strong growth the company is experiencing in the greater Boston area.
May 24, 2019Wabco to Be Standard Supplier at Stoughton
Wabco Holdings Inc. has been selected by Stoughton Trailers to be the standard supplier for automatic slack adjusters.
May 24, 2019Raising the Bar for Reefer Monitoring
The real-time data and telematics revolution in trucking is helping to drive a new era of innovation and improved performance in the refrigerated trucking market.
May 24, 2019Android’s Rise in Trucking
The mobile device revolution has dramatically altered telematics and mobile communications in the trucking industry as technology suppliers have introduced an ever-expanding array of business applications for smartphones and tablets.
May 24, 2019A.I. Will Boost Productivity, but Needs Human Guidance
Artificial intelligence is going to boost human productivity in a thousand ways, transforming everything from transportation to health care to agriculture. But it won't be accomplished without the human factor.
May 24, 2019China Ramps Up War of Rhetoric in Trade Standoff With US
BEIJING — Stepping up Beijing’s propaganda offensive in the tariffs standoff with Washington, Chinese state media on May 24 accused the U.S. of seeking to “colonize global business” with moves against Huawei and other Chinese technology companies.
May 24, 2019CEOs Raise Concerns About Availability of Diesel and Other Fuels in 2020 Because of IMO Bunker Fuel Mandate
A group of industry stakeholders is urging the Trump administration to take action to ensure adequate supplies of fuel for freight and air travel and home heating in advance of a change in the type of fuel the maritime industry will use beginning next year.
May 24, 2019SAP, Uber Join Forces to Integrate Freight Networks
Enterprise software firm SAP and load-matching app developer Uber Freight have partnered to connect their shipper and carrier networks in an effort to improve supply chain efficiency.
May 24, 2019Musk’s Bullish E-mail Puts Battered Tesla on Roller-Coaster Ride
Even for oft-volatile Tesla Inc., the morning of May 23 will go down as one of the more memorable roller-coaster rides.
May 24, 2019