Hydra Energy developing retrofit training program
Hydra Energy has announced it is developing a retrofit training program for technicians, so they can quickly convert Class 8 diesel trucks into dual-fuel vehicles that run off both diesel […]
It is time to take control of low-volume contract lanes
No matter what is happening in the freight market, shippers value predictability, efficiency and on-time delivery. They are driven by these values to ensure their routing guides are iron-clad, as failures lead to unexpected delays and expenses. Some types of freight, however, are more likely to fall through the cracks than others. A low-volume contract…
FMCSA denies prison inmate CDL training exemption
WASHINGTON — Regulators have denied a New Hampshire prison inmate an exemption from certain training requirements that he had sought on behalf of himself and fellow inmates seeking truck driver jobs after they are released. Robert Towle, an inmate at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men in Concord, requested that people graduating from the…
Kontainers founder launches Ship Angel, acquires WaySync
The past few years have seen container shortages, soaring freight rates and unprecedented geopolitical events intensify market volatility, creating massive challenges for global shippers. These obstacles have persuaded FreightTech entrepreneur Graham Parker to reenter the global logistics space. He launched container rate platform Ship Angel on Monday after successfully exiting the industry when his digital…
Thermo King’s e1000 electric TRU wins environmental award
Thermo King’s e1000 all-electric transportation refrigeration unit (TRU) has been named Top Product of the Year from Environment + Energy Leader. The e1000 is Thermo King’s first large capacity all-electric […]