Home Depot Is Investing to Keep Contractors Happy
Inside an expansive and noisy distribution center just east of Atlanta, Home Depot Inc. is trying to solve a problem that’s plaguing its stores: large orders from pro shoppers.
December 2, 20215 tips to recruit and retain top technician diesel talent
The growing shortage of technicians serving the trucking industry is a critical problem for fleet maintenance managers. But you can keep your fleet on the road and retain great talent with these tips from George Arrants and the ASE Foundation. Download the tip sheet here.
December 1, 2021October Used Truck Market Brings Record Prices
The average retail price for a used Class 8 vehicle in October climbed a notch higher to set a record, overtaking the previous peak set in September, ACT Research reported.
December 1, 2021Port of Oakland Cargo Down 14% Year-Over-Year in October
Shipping backups at the adjacent ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are having a significant impact on the Port of Oakland, nearly 400 miles up the California coast.
December 1, 2021Perspective: Supporting Operations With Trailer Intelligence
Automated truck companies make for popular industry conversation, but with great automated truck power comes great trailer responsibility. When exploring automated solutions, fleets must ensure their trailers get technological attention as well.
November 29, 2021BYD Deploys New Jersey's First Battery-Electric Refuse Trucks
Electric truck maker BYD Motors announced it will deliver five of its battery-electric refuse trucks to New Jersey, in what it said was the first such deployment in that state.
November 29, 2021Nissan Invests in Electric Vehicles, Battery Development
TOKYO — Nissan said Nov. 29 it is investing 2 trillion yen ($17.6 billion) over the next five years and developing a cheaper, more powerful battery to boost its electric vehicle lineup.
November 29, 2021Locomation Announces Results of Study on ARC Benefits
Autonomous truck technology company Locomation announced an independent environmental impact evaluation found its Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) system will dramatically reduce the greenhouse gas footprint, fuel consumption and operating costs of transporting goods by truck.
November 24, 2021The Value of Choice
Clevenger: With each passing year, the trucking industry’s technology market expands with more products and services designed to give fleet managers, dispatchers and drivers access to more information.
November 24, 2021Videoconferencing: Key Features for Trucking Firms
Dysart: Given that working from home is expected to become a permanent component of business culture moving forward, you'll want to be sure you're using video meeting software that's a perfect fit for your trucking company.
November 24, 2021