Toyo Offers More Sizes for M920, M149 Tires

Toyo Tires has expanded its M920 dive-tire and M149 Super Single tire lines, adding more sizing options for fleets.

The M920 drive traction tire is designed for trucks that require all-season capabilities to deliver loads in any weather condition in regional or long-haul applications. The tire has wide, staggered tread blocks for improved traction and performance while other features affect wet performance, longer tire life and reduced irregular wear.

New sizes added to the M920 lineup include a 315/80R22.5 with a Load Index of L, also an 11R24.5 and a 285/75R24.5. The total M920 size range now includes:

The company has also added a new size to its Toyo M149, an all-position super single tire designed to deliver better wear performance in tough operations, ranging from urban front axles to long-haul trailers. The tire's construction and tread design promote high uniformity, even wear, and wet traction.

“The M920 and M149 have delivered great performance and a lower cost per mile for our commercial customers,” said Mike Graber, Senior Product Manager, commercial truck tires Toyo Tire U.S.A. “These added sizes will expand the applications that will benefit from longer tread life and better retreadability.”

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GPS Insight Launches ELD Solution

GPS Insight, a technology provider of GPS vehicle and asset tracking solutions for commercial and government fleets, announced the launch of its new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution.

The GPS Insight Hours of Service Solution comes to the market with a unique feature set that will streamline fleet management and ensure FMCSA compliance, according to the company.

The ELD solution bundles an Android tablet hardwired to a GPS tracking device. The ruggedized ELD tablet features an intuitive user interface to ensure ease of use for all drivers. The management portal is web-based, secure, and accessible via PC, tablet, and smartphone.

In addition to the functionality required by the FMCSA, GPS Insight is offering key ELD features that together, create a powerful fleet management solution:

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The GPS Insight Hours of Service Solution offers a simple alternative to paper logs and provides many benefits beyond compliance. Although it is an easy-to-use interface, GPS Insight understands this new mandate is a paradigm shift for the industry and is offering its customers hands-on training, augmented by on-demand training videos, to make the transition from paper logs to e-logs as seamless as possible.

Demonstrations and more information can be found on-demand at www.gpsinsight.com/hours-of-service.

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GPS Insight Launches ELD Solution

GPS Insight, a technology provider of GPS vehicle and asset tracking solutions for commercial and government fleets, announced the launch of its new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution.

The GPS Insight Hours of Service Solution comes to the market with a unique feature set that will streamline fleet management and ensure FMCSA compliance, according to the company.

The ELD solution bundles an Android tablet hardwired to a GPS tracking device. The ruggedized ELD tablet features an intuitive user interface to ensure ease of use for all drivers. The management portal is web-based, secure, and accessible via PC, tablet, and smartphone.

In addition to the functionality required by the FMCSA, GPS Insight is offering key ELD features that together, create a powerful fleet management solution:

Photo courtesy of GPS Insight

The GPS Insight Hours of Service Solution offers a simple alternative to paper logs and provides many benefits beyond compliance. Although it is an easy-to-use interface, GPS Insight understands this new mandate is a paradigm shift for the industry and is offering its customers hands-on training, augmented by on-demand training videos, to make the transition from paper logs to e-logs as seamless as possible.

Demonstrations and more information can be found on-demand at www.gpsinsight.com/hours-of-service.

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Spot Freight Index Drops Slightly as 2017 Begins

A measure of the spot truckload freight market edged downward in January as the level of freight settled into a typical post-holiday pattern, though at significantly elevated levels compared to this time last year.

The DAT North American Freight Index dropped 2.5% in January compared to an exceptionally strong December and was 56% higher year-over-year, according DAT Solutions and its network of load boards.

Spot van, refrigerated, and flatbed rates in January were higher year-over-year, but an influx of capacity from contract carriers onto the spot market, particularly on high-traffic lanes, depressed rates compared to December.

"Coming off a high in December, January was still very solid for spot freight," said Don Thornton, senior vice president at DAT. "As a result we saw more contract carriers make their trucks available on load boards, and the added capacity contributed to lower rates on many high-traffic lanes."

Compared to December, the volume of van freight on the spot market was down 9% last month but up 63% year-over-year. The national average rate for vans was $1.68 per mile including a fuel surcharge, down 5 cents compared to December but up 2 cents year-over-year. (All rates cited are for line-haul only, except where noted.)

Refrigerated freight followed a similar trend. The number of available loads fell 8% in January but was 57% higher year-over-year. Available capacity rose 1%.

The national average spot rate for refrigerated freight was $1.96 per mile including a fuel surcharge, 3 cents lower than December but 6 cents higher compared to January 2016.

Demand for flatbed trucks rose 18% compared to December and 64% year-over-year. Available capacity rose just 3%.

At $1.91 per mile, the national average flatbed rate was 5 cents lower compared to December but was 3 cents higher year-over-year.

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