Equipment
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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Stevens Transport has done well for 40 years
Stevens Transport began operations just after deregulation in 1980 and has been doing well ever since. Learn why in this FreightWaves Haul of Fame profile.
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Omnitracs technology targets distracted driving
Fleet intelligence provider Omnitracs announced the latest release of its SmartSense technology Thursday. SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+ aims to reduce accidents by identifying distracted driving.
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FreightWaves Classics: Interstates that have not been built (Part 1)
What about the interstate numbers that aren't used? Learn a bit about some interstates that may or may not be built.
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FreightWaves Classics: FMCSA regulates the trucking industry
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has regulatory authority over the U.S. trucking industry. Learn more about FMCSA.
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Fall in May Class 8 truck orders masks underlying demand
Declining Class 8 truck orders in May are deceptive. Fleets would order more but they are holding off because it might take a year to…
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FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: Malcom McLean changed the freight world with intermodal containers
Malcom McLean revolutionized transportation with the intermodal container. Read about him in this FreightWaves Classics article.
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April trailer orders slide but blow away near-zero builds a year ago
New trailer orders slid dramatically in April as manufacturers had more dry and refrigerated van bookings than they could build.
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Volvo Trucks and UAW cut another deal but workers still booing
The previous UAW and Volvo Trucks North America tentative agreement went down in flames. A new deal may face the same fate.
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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: TIP led the truck and trailer leasing sector
TIP was the leader in trailer leasing for decades. Find out what happened to the company in this FreightWaves Haul of Fame article.
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Late-model used truck prices go stratospheric
Slowdowns in deliveries of new trucks are driving prices of newer used trucks up in the double digits both at dealerships and in auctions.
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