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Phillips Connect TrailerID Automates Trailer Pairing

4+ hour, 45+ min ago  (655+ words) Omeda client cookie - required to support all CDP related functionality. cookie set by Youtube (Google, Alphabet Inc.) used to manage the phased rollout of new features and updates. This means it helps in assigning users to specific test groups for…...

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fleetequipmentmag.com > specing-trailers-for-fast-dock-turns

Spec’ing Trailers for Fast Dock Turns: What Fleet Managers Should Know

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1662+ words) In modern fleet operations, every minute counts. Time is money, as any time spent waiting at a dock is time not spent on the road generating revenue." This idle period, commonly referred to as dwell time, is one of the…...

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fleetequipmentmag.com > trump-administration-driver-work-visas

Trump Administration Pauses Truck Driver Work Visas

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (375+ words) Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in a tweet that the U.S. is immediately pausing the issuance of commercial driver work visas for truck drivers. Secretary Rubio said the increasing number of foreign truck drivers operating in the U.S. is "endangering American…...

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fleetequipmentmag.com > 2025-transition-trucking-semi-finalists

2025 Transition Trucking Semi-Finalists Announced

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (500+ words) Kenworth, Fastport, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes initiative have named 12 semi-finalists for the 2025 Transition Trucking "Driving for Excellence" award. Established in 2016, the program honors veterans transitioning into trucking careers. This year's nominees represent multiple U.S. military service…...

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fleetequipmentmag.com > tax-incentives-for-trucking-businesses-ctt-blog

Tax Incentives for Trucking Businesses: What Fleets Should Know

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (597+ words) From equipment upgrades to cleaner vehicles, the federal tax code offers tools to help fleets manage costs and invest in growth. Commercial Truck Trader recently published a blog post breaking down current tax incentives for trucking businesses. Here are some…...

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fleetequipmentmag.com > hdad-2026-conference-registration-open

HDAD 2026 Conference to Explore Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Trends

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (394+ words) MEMA announced plans for the HDAD 2026 conference, presented by MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and MacKay & Company. The full-day event is scheduled for January 19, 2026, at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, taking place just before the opening of…...

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fleetequipmentmag.com > hesitation-tax-the-cost-of-waiting

Standing Still Costs More: Why Fleet Operators Can’t Afford to Wait

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (708+ words) Across today's uncertain economy, many companies are pressing "pause' on major spending decisions. With inflation pressures, geopolitical friction, and shifting tariffs, a wait-and-see mindset has become standard. But for transportation and logistics fleets, this delay strategy comes at a significant…...

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fleetequipmentmag.com > messy-middle-fleet-profiles-nacfe

NACFE Posts First Run on less – Messy Middle Fleet Profiles

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (443+ words) The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has started to release its series of the 13 Messy Middle Fleet Profiles for its Run on Less program. These fleet profile videos highlight: Each fleet profile page includes NACFE's visit videos, driver…...

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fleetequipmentmag.com > decisiv-fleet-best-practices-scorecard

Decisiv Fleet Best Practices Scorecard Launches to Boost Fleet Revenue

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (310+ words) The Decisiv Fleet Best Practices Scorecard evaluates a fleet's use of the Decisiv SRM platform across multiple OEM dealership networks. Metrics are based on ten criteria, including: According to Decisiv, the scorecard enables fleets to enforce consistency across service networks,…...

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fleetequipmentmag.com > shippers-conditions-index-may-2025

Shippers Conditions Index May 2025 Holds Near Neutral

6+ mon, 3+ day ago  (465+ words) FTR's Shippers Conditions Index May 2025 remained close to neutral, slipping to -0.9 in May from -0.6 in April. The company noted that the index has stayed within a narrow range between +1 and -1 for the last five months, reflecting stable but uncertain freight…...