September 2020

Survey: how covid-19 has impacted fleet operations

September 04, 2020
News,

For the most part, most fleet operations, 73% to be exact, were deemed an essential service by the government. Despite the severity of COVID-19 transmissions in the United States, 40% of the survey respondents believe that vehicle acquisition trends would remain unchanged in the next few months. Moreover, while 58% of fleets have adapted …

September 09, 2020
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Despite the global crisis, there has been no shortage of exciting developments in trucking technology. Driverless truck Early in June of 2020, a grant was approved for the Indiana and Ohio Department of Transportation. This $4.4 million federal grant is to be used to prepare Interstate 70 for semi-autonomous and autonomous truck traffic. The driverless …

September 17, 2020
Truck,

Trucking Leads In Pandemic Protection At the time of this post, COVID-19 has swept the entire globe leaving few countries untouched. In the United States, almost seven million cases have been reported with 190,000 casualties. In this situation, trucking has been an example of pandemic protection. There is no denying how this global crisis …

September 24, 2020
News,

New N-Speed Rated 115R All-Position Tire. Choosing the right commercial truck tires for your fleet can be tricky especially with the influx of new releases. While there is an argument for having a lot of options, the responsibility of picking the right tires for all your vehicles can easily give any fleet manager a bad …

Michelin unveils its most fuel-efficient trailer tire yet
Submitted by Editor STTC on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 8:00 am
The fuel-efficient trailer tire is here As with most things, not all tires are created equal. While there are variants that provide a good bang for your buck, there are a few that may not be worth the upgrade. As a fleet manager, we strive to keep you up to date on new tire offerings …
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Supporting the trucking sector on the road to recovery
Submitted by Editor STTC on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 9:30 pm
Supporting the trucking sector COVID-19 has wreaked havoc in most countries around the globe. At present, the pandemic has taken the lives of almost a million individuals. In the States, over 212,000 people have succumbed to the disease. There is no denying the severity of the current health crisis. However, more than the rising …
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