Month: November 2017

When you think of how a trucking company fuels up their vehicles, it likely seems a boring thought. The truck pulls up, the truck driver gets out and puts the fuel card into the slot on the fueling terminal or goes to pay the attendant, then fuels up. And yet, like so much else nowadays, … Read moreHow Fuel Card Programs Are Evolving And Saving Fleets Time And Money

Sure, you may wonder what eating a balanced diet must do with trucker safety? A lot. Truck drivers who do not take what they eat seriously enough, may suffer from other health afflictions that can cause potential safety problems while behind the wheel, from falling asleep at the wheel to the actual safety of the … Read moreProper Health And Trucking Safety Go Hand-In-Hand

It’s the never-ending debate: How do fleets cut fuel costs even further? As manufacturers, aftermarket suppliers and other industry players look for every possible way to cut costs, save on fuel and pad their bottom line, they’ve got to turn an eye inward. Emissions and engine technology companies say the clean fuel revolution and subsequent … Read moreThe Lowdown On Idling And Fuel Saving Technologies For Trucking Companies

We recently took a closer look at what some of the oils of the future might look like, but what about the technology underlying the engine that requires the oil? The fact is, there’s a whole host of new engines and engine technology hitting the scene as fleets and governments alike expect better fuel economy … Read moreA Sneak Peek At The Latest In Trucking Engine Technology

While much of today’s trucking news surrounds over-the-road and intermodal deliveries and how they are changing under the onset of technology and transport efficiency, one area that’s received little attention is the boom in last mile delivery services. The fact is, e-commerce is changing the way last-mile deliveries are managed. As data miners look at … Read moreA Technology Boom Is Changing Last-Mile Delivery And Opening New Opportunities For Parcel Carriers

One of the most pressing issues facing modern fleets is how to deal with fleet maintenance and increasing technological disruption. As methods, technologies and vehicle construction change on near constant basis, how does an enterprising motor carrier keep up? Today, fleets of all shapes and sizes are dealing with the unfortunate side effects of increased … Read moreAre Your Technicians Staying On Top Of These Fleet Maintenance And Technology Trends?

Professional truck drivers struggle with several safety issues when driving. From people following too closely to speed control and bad weather, there’s plenty to contend with when your big rig is on the road. Conversely, fleet technicians seem to have a new component or piece of technology introduced by the day. So, how do they … Read moreHow The Internet Of Things Can Help You Transform Fleet Operations