FR8Star Blog

Partial truckload shipping can be a great way to save on shipping costs. Here’s everything you need to know about partial truckloads.

Flatbed load securement is required by the DOT and specific standards must be met. Let’s take a closer look at what those are to ensure your cargo is safely secured.

The need for truck drivers is reaching all-time highs as production continues to grow while driver capacity shrinks. It’s a scenario that has provided an opportunity for more women truck drivers to join the male-dominated industry.

This post is courtesy of Peterbilt.

Peterbilt Motors Company is pleased to announce the introduction of the Off-Road Calibration and Rock-Free Mode for the PACCAR TX-18 PRO transmission available in Peterbilt Models 579, 567, 589, 389, 367, and 365.

Arranging heavy-haul transport for oversized and overweight equipment like dozers, excavators, and wheel loaders can consume a lot of time—a precious asset that’s already in short supply. FR8Star addresses this by removing the hassles traditionally involved in booking heavy-equipment transport. The service’s automated process makes it easy to connect with experienced professional carriers and receive a shipping estimate in just minutes based on specific load details and route requirements.

Mack Trucks has announced two trucks it plans to bring to TMC 2023, the American Trucking Association’s annual Technology & Maintenance Council meeting. One is a Mack Anthem 6x4 day cab powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), and the other is an Anthem 6x4 diesel stand-up sleeper truck. The event will take place next week in Orlando, Florida, from February 27th to March 2nd.

This post is courtesy of Daimler Truck North America.

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest truck manufacturer in North America, and Love’s Travel Stops (Love’s), America’s leading travel stop network, today announced an exclusive strategic partnership to provide select services for Freightliner vehicles at approved Love’s Truck Care and Speedco, a member of the Love’s Family of Companies, locations across the country.

This post is courtesy of Wabash.

Wabash, the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics, and distribution industries, has announced a 10-year agreement with Ryerson, a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals.

This post is courtesy of Kenworth.

Kenworth and Platform Science today announced a partnership that will integrate Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle platform into Kenworth trucks using factory installed telematics hardware.

Creating opportunities for businesses to grow and become more efficient is what Sandhills Global’s products and services–including TractorHouse, AuctionTime, and FR8Star–are all about. Take, for example, Outdoor Power Source (OutdoorPowerSourceKY.com), a lawn, garden, and farm equipment seller in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, that also offers parts and a service department. Years ago, customers didn’t know what equipment the company had for sale unless they drove by the store or called to ask, says Matt Bewley, director of sales.