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Cummins Posts Q3 Income, Revenue Gains

Cummins Inc. reported strong medium- and heavy-duty engine sales amid global growth, despite moderating demand in China, led to increased net income and revenue in the fiscal third quarter.

November 2, 2021
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Technology Helps Manage Spot Market

Technological solutions are increasingly helping shippers and carriers manage a boisterous business climate in which spot freight plays a prominent role.

November 2, 2021
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Volvo’s Voorhoeve Sees Growing Market for Electric Trucks, Driver-Assist Tech

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volvo Trucks North America CEO Peter Voorhoeve sees expanding opportunities for electric-powered trucks and further growth for driver-assistance technologies in this time of transformation for the commercial vehicle market.

November 2, 2021
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Optimize Trucking & Freight Capabilities with Connected Vehicle Data

Are you using big data for intelligent routing & optimization? This ebook explores how big data helps you unlock highly granular and accurate mobility insights to optimize routing and planning, expand in-car delivery options and create a better experience for drivers.

November 1, 2021
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Drive your fleet forward with AI boosted automated vehicle inspections

Fleets juggle the need to manage maintenance costs and maintain safety while keeping the wheels turning. Learn how UVeye’s automated inspection systems powered by AI delivers uptime, safety and maintenance benefits in real-time. Predictive fleet maintenance for the 21 century. 

November 1, 2021
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Boost Fleet Safety and Efficiency with Video and Telematics

Whatever the size, type or use of your vehicles, the benefits of dashcams paired with accurate telematics data are plentiful. In this guide, we explore how GPS tracking, driver behavior data and in-cab video recorders can boost safety, efficiency and effectiveness across your entire operation.

November 1, 2021
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J.B. Hunt Adds Digital Freight Matching Within SAP ERP

J.B. Hunt Transportation Services announced Oct. 27 that its freight-matching solutions will now be available to businesses using the enterprise resource planning software SAP ERP.

November 1, 2021
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Hino Launches Latest Connected Vehicle Platform

Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group company, announced the introduction of Hino Edge, the truck maker’s third-generation connected vehicle platform.

November 1, 2021
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Daimler Q3 Net Income Rises Slightly, Revenue Dips

Daimler AG reported modestly higher net income and a dip in revenue in the third quarter as truck sales rose, but sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles plunged.

October 29, 2021
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Amazon Stake in Rivian Disclosed as 20%

Amazon .com Inc. owns a 20% stake in electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc., the startup with which it has placed an order for 100,000 battery-powered delivery vans, the e-commerce giant disclosed Oct. 29 in a securities filing.

October 29, 2021

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