13 Sep Decisiv Unveils Automatic VMRS Encoding Solution CLEVELAND — Decisiv announced on Sept. 12 an automated encoding system for fleets using Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards. Read more...
13 Sep Phillips Connect Launches Two SmartLock Products CLEVELAND — Phillips Connect announced it released two SmartLock products designed to safeguard trailer loads — SmartLock Gladhand and SmartLock Door. Read more...
13 Sep Mitchell 1 Upgrades Manager SE Truck Edition Shop Management Software CLEVELAND — Mitchell 1 announced that the latest release of its Manager SE Truck Edition shop management software includes new fleet management and communication features. Read more...
13 Sep Kansas City Southern Picks Canadian Pacific Bid Just hours before the expiration of a Sept. 12 deadline, Kansas City Southern accepted a $31 billion merger proposal from Canadian Pacific Railway. Read more...
13 Sep ConMet Readying Zero-Emission Trailer CLEVELAND — ConMet eMobility debuted a trailer refrigeration system powered by electric wheel hubs to create what the company calls a “zero-emission trailer.” Read more...
13 Sep Link Manufacturing Unveils Smart Auxiliary Suspension System CLEVELAND — Link Manufacturing Ltd. unveiled its intelligent auxiliary suspension system Sept. 12 at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. Read more...
10 Sep J.B. Hunt Celebrates 60 Years in Business J.B. Hunt Transport Services marked its 60th anniversary last month during a virtual event that included a company founder. Read more...
10 Sep American Truck Historical Society Announces First Hall of Fame Inductees The American Truck Historical Society on Sept. 2 announced its first inductees into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame, which is meant to showcase individuals as well as company and association award programs. Read more...
10 Sep Tech Vendors Prepare for Canada’s Move to E-Logs The trucking industry’s migration to federally mandated electronic logging devices is complete in the United States, but that transition is still a work in progress in Canada. Read more...
10 Sep UPS to Acquire Same-Day Delivery Startup Roadie UPS Inc. agreed to acquire Roadie, a same-day delivery startup, looking to speed service and expand into atypical parcels such as oversized packages and perishable goods. Read more...