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Robots in trucking: Friends or foes?

It's a question being asked with more and more frequency today not only within the freight industry but the business world at large: Are robots going to help us do our jobs better? Or replace human workers altogether?

The question is particularly poignant in trucking as the push to create self-driving vehicles continues to pick up speed.

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Chevin receives National Joint Powers Alliance contract

Chevin Fleet Solutions announced that its products and services are now available to government, education and non-profit agencies through a four-year exclusive contract with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA).

This long-term contract enables over 50,000 NJPA members throughout the U.S. and Canada to streamline the purchasing and acquisition of FleetWave, Chevin's fleet and asset management software.

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Snider Fleet Solutions acquires 27 new locations

Snider Fleet Solutions announced it acquired 27 locations from TCI Tire Centers. Snider said it now has distribution ability into 75% of the continental United States with over 80 commercial tire and mechanical services locations.

“This acquisition extends our coverage throughout the eastern United States,” said John Snider, President and CEO of Snider Fleet Solutions. “It allows us to help our customers in more locations and provide our expert services to new customers.”

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[Head] Volvo Unveils Next-Generation VNL Highway Tractor

Volvo says it relied on feedback from nearly 2,000 driver interviews in designing the new VNL. Photo: Jack Roberts.

DUBLIN, VA — Volvo Trucks North America Tuesday revealed its new Volvo VNL series highway tractor, available in several configurations, including an all-new, 70-inch sleeper.

The truck builds on Volvo's established styling cues combined with dynamic new features, such as swept-back headlights that include signature Volvo daytime running lights, and a bold new Volvo grille and hood. Redesigned and repositioned engine air intakes allow for less turbulent intake air delivery. Airflow up and around the cab has also been optimized with new chassis and roof fairings.

Driver productivity and comfort were also key design priorities, resulting in an all-new dashboard that puts often-used controls easily within the driver's reach. Centered in the gauge cluster is a configurable, 5-inch color driver information display that provides trip and diagnostic data. The driver information display is customizable, ensuring that critical information is always available to the driver at a quick glance.

An optional infotainment system is available, featuring a 7-inch color touchscreen, navigation and an exterior back-up camera. A premium audio system is integrated with the infotainment system, which also features Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay for the ultimate in connectivity. Additional apps can be downloaded to the infotainment system as well. A dash-top tray features 12-volt power and USB connectivity to keep devices fully powered.

The new Volvo VNL is also equipped with Volvo's smart steering wheel, putting controls for nearly all of the driver interface functions right at a driver's fingertips. The smart steering wheel is attached to Volvo's Perfect Position air-assisted, infinitely adjustable steering column, which made its debut on the VNR earlier this year. It enables drivers not only to tilt and telescope the steering column, but also to tilt the ...Read the rest of this story

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