Trucking industry in the United States

ATRI RELEASES NEW RESEARCH PRIORITIES

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Monday, May 16, 2022

PHOENIX, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors has approved the 2022 Top Research Priorities, as identified by ATRI's Research Advisory Committee (RAC).

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  • PHOENIX, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors has approved the 2022 Top Research Priorities, as identified by ATRI's Research Advisory Committee (RAC).
  • ATRI's RAC developed the list of recommended research topics at its meeting held in Dallas, March 15-16, and the ATRI Board reviewed and approved a list of recommended topics at its recent meeting.
  • The 2022 ATRI top research priorities are:
    Marijuana: Impacts of Decriminalization on Trucking Industry.
  • It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation's essential role in maintaining a safe, secure and efficient transportation system

Cyclum Renewables Conducting Public Forum in Cooperation with Trucking Professionals for Feedback on Truck Stop and Travel Plaza Design February 17th

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In January 2022, Cyclum Renewables, LLC ( www.gocyclum.com ) publicly released its plans for a network of renewable fuel truck stops.

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  • HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In January 2022, Cyclum Renewables, LLC ( www.gocyclum.com ) publicly released its plans for a network of renewable fuel truck stops.
  • As the design of the truck stop model enters its final stages, Cyclum is seeking additional public comments and input from trucker drivers, fleet managers and owners, and other professionals from the trucking, logistics, and renewable fuel industries.
  • "Our primary goal is to make sure that Renewable Fuel options are accessible to the commercial trucking industry," says Cyclum's Director of Sales, Drew McGovern.
  • Look for the results of the Cyclum Renewables' webinar with the updated designs on its new website coming by March 2022!

New ATRI Study Quantifies The Impact Of Small Verdicts And Settlements On The Trucking Industry

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a follow-up analysis to its 2020 hallmark report on The Impact of Nuclear Verdicts on the Trucking Industry.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a follow-up analysis to its 2020 hallmark report on The Impact of Nuclear Verdicts on the Trucking Industry.
  • The new report investigates the impact of verdicts and settlements under $1 million on the trucking industry.
  • During its research on nuclear verdicts, ATRI determined that a different plaintiff litigation model is impacting the industry: small cases.
  • It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation's essential role in maintaining a safe, secure and efficient transportation system.

Omnitracs Partners with PrePass Safety Alliance to Provide Integrated Solution that Improves Driver Experience

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Omnitracs, LLC , a Solera company, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with PrePass Safety Alliance to provide PrePass on its Omnitracs One platform.

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  • Omnitracs, LLC , a Solera company, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with PrePass Safety Alliance to provide PrePass on its Omnitracs One platform.
  • Were excited to offer our customers the PrePass application through Omnitracs One, commented Mick Milnark, Vice President of Product Management at Omnitracs.
  • Were thrilled to provide PrePass on the Omnitracs One platform, commented Mark Doughty, President and CEO of PrePass Safety Alliance.
  • PrePass Safety Alliance is a non-profit public-private partnership working to make highways safer and more efficient through innovative data-driven solutions.

Women In Trucking Association Launches Female Driver Mentoring Program

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

PLOVER, Wis., August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces that it is launching a pilot mentoring program for entry-level female drivers through a partnership with LeadHERalliance Mentoring, a structured mentorship program for women in various walks of life.

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  • PLOVER, Wis., August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announces that it is launching a pilot mentoring program for entry-level female drivers through a partnership with LeadHERalliance Mentoring, a structured mentorship program for women in various walks of life.
  • WIT's new program, called LeadHERtrucking, will utilize this mentoring structure to match female drivers new to the industry with experienced women leaders who have achieved long-term successful careers as professional drivers.
  • This program will give the new female driver much-needed support as they navigate this complex industry."
  • About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
    Women In Trucking, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry.

Cummins Inc. Enters Licensing Agreement with DAS Companies, Inc. to Sell Cummins-Branded Products

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Monday, August 2, 2021

PALMYRA, Pa., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cummins Inc. and DAS Companies, Inc. have entered into a licensing agreement to sell Cummins branded DAS products in retail marketplaces throughout the United States and Canada.  The companies are combining the Cummins promise of innovation and dependability and DAS' extensive portfolio of more than 12,000 products serving the on-the-go lifestyle to reach a broad retail audience.  The companies expect to begin selling the Cummins-branded products in the first quarter of 2022.

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  • PALMYRA, Pa., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cummins Inc.and DAS Companies, Inc. have entered into a licensing agreement to sell Cummins branded DAS products in retail marketplaces throughout the United States and Canada.
  • This long-term agreement will cover many DAS products, including apparel, power equipment (inverters and jump starts), communications gear, safety apparel, tools, and travel accessories.
  • "This is an outstanding opportunity for DAS," stated Abel, "especially with a trusted global brand such as Cummins.
  • The DAS products in the exclusive category gives DAS exclusive rights to display the Cummins name on Cummins branded products.

Yellow Corporation Receives Norfolk Southern’s Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award

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Friday, July 30, 2021

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yellow Corporation(NASDAQ: YELL) has earned Norfolk Southerns Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award for 2020 and is the first less-than-truckload (LTL) company to receive the award.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yellow Corporation(NASDAQ: YELL) has earned Norfolk Southerns Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award for 2020 and is the first less-than-truckload (LTL) company to receive the award.
  • This award highlights a joint commitment to safety in shipping hazardous materials by the men and women on the front lines of the Yellow and Norfolk Southern teams, said Darren Hawkins, Yellow CEO.
  • Norfolk Southern acknowledged Yellows ongoing commitment to safety in issuing the Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award and having done so under extreme supply chain conditions during the pandemic.
  • I am proud of the Yellow team and our partners at Norfolk Southern in making safety priority one in transporting our customers' shipments, said Tamara Jalving, Vice President of Safety at Yellow.

ELMS and Thermo King Partner to Build All-Electric Refrigerated Delivery Vehicle Prototype

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

As part of the collaboration, Thermo King will integrate its E-200 all-electric refrigeration unit into the ELMS Urban Delivery electric vehicle (EV).

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  • As part of the collaboration, Thermo King will integrate its E-200 all-electric refrigeration unit into the ELMS Urban Delivery electric vehicle (EV).
  • Our goal is to redefine all verticals of last mile delivery and the Urban Delivery EV prototype brings us closer to that transformation.
  • ELMS and Thermo King expect to pilot the Urban Delivery prototype with refrigerated transport customers, as well as have it on display at the Home Delivery Expo, alongside their partners at Delivery Concepts, Inc.
  • ELMS first vehicle, the Urban Delivery, is anticipated to be the first class 1 electric vehicle in the U.S. market.

United States Local Freight Trucking Services Procurement Market Report 2021 Featuring FedEx, XPO Logistics, JB Hunt Transport Services, Knight-Swift Transportation, Schneider National - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 26, 2021

The "Local Freight Trucking Services in the US - Procurement Research Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Local Freight Trucking Services in the US - Procurement Research Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report is intended to assist buyers of local freight trucking services.
  • This market's suppliers (also called carriers) provide trucking services within a single metropolitan area, thereby making their shipping routes short enough for same-day returns.
  • Most carriers are not specialized and do not focus on refrigerated transport, automobile transport, intermodal container transport, oversize-load transport or the transport of bulk liquids or dry goods.

Women In Trucking Association Announces Continued Gold Level Partnership with Expediter Services

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Friday, July 23, 2021

PLOVER, Wis., July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that Expediter Services has renewed its Gold Level Partnership, helping the nonprofit organization advance its mission to encourage the employment of women in transportation and logistics, celebrate their success, and minimize the obstacles they face.

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  • PLOVER, Wis., July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that Expediter Services has renewed its Gold Level Partnership, helping the nonprofit organization advance its mission to encourage the employment of women in transportation and logistics, celebrate their success, and minimize the obstacles they face.
  • "Their commitment to helping women find their path to success in trucking is crucial to advancing our mission."
  • About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.
    Women In Trucking, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry.
  • ES features support in the areas of contract driver services, equipment financing and leasing, truck sales, management services, insurance services, and discount programs.