Month: January 2018

We took some time out lately to talk about moves in natural gas. Yet, as our eye always remains on the current diesel price, there are other options out there as well. Of course, natural gas does remain at the top of the “alternative fuel” heap for trucks, electric drive and fuel cell technologies continue … Read moreAlternatives Are About More Than Electric And Natural Gas For Truck Drivers

No matter what level you are at within your organization, or if you are an owner-operator, it’s very likely that if your safety scores are not up to your standard, you simply aren’t getting as many bypass green lights at inspection points as you would like. Fortunately, there is an answer. With so much regulatory … Read moreTruck Driver – The Secret To Getting The Bypass Green Light

Although many in the trucking manufacturing industry say that self-driving trucks will be a reality waiting just around the proverbial corner, it looks like the vehicles still have a far way to go before we see full implementation on our nation’s roads. The fact is, legislation that would make it easier to adopt autonomous driving … Read moreSelf-Driving Trucks Still Have A Long Way To Go

As trucks and cars are continually redesigned with advances new sensors and technologies, we are likely to see a future where how vehicles interact with each other on the road is dramatically different from how they operate on the road today. Perhaps even as close to 10 years from now, vehicles going down the road … Read moreTrucking In The 21st Century

It wasn’t too long ago that enthusiasm in natural gas vehicles was at an all-time high. Yet, as the price of diesel has once again taken a large dip (though it did rise a little this past month), it could be said that natural gas vehicles flamed out. Yet, it hasn’t. There are still a … Read moreWhy Some Fleets Still Turn To Natural Gas

Did you know that you have a gold mine sitting in your parking lot? If not, you may want to reconsider how you view your fleet. The vehicles a trucking company acquires will likely be their largest investment. That’s why we wanted to take a closer look at strategies a trucking company can take to … Read moreThe Keys To Maximizing Your Fleet Value

The semi-autonomous truck has seen plenty of play in trucking headlines of the day. As manufacturers continue to embrace advanced technologies, change is the name of the game. While no one expects an autonomous truck to displace a truck driver and get a load from point A to point B any time within the next … Read moreHow Disruption Is Changing The Face Of Trucking Industry – Is Trucking Safe?

If you want to get the most out of the commercial motor vehicles in your fleet, it is essential that you have a comprehensive preventative vehicle maintenance program in place. A PM program is generally used to proactively avoid or reduce vehicle breakdowns by focusing on several factors:Preventative maintenance (PM) consists primarily of scheduling service … Read moreHow To Create An Effective Commercial Truck Preventative Maintenance Program

For many, the true tire part that gets no love are the tires. Yet, so few think about the foundation upon which those tires rest. The fact of the matter is if you haven’t done a comprehensive review of your wheel installation procedures, you may be missing a critical step in ensuring your vehicles are … Read moreThe Keys To A Proper Tire Test for Commercial Trucks