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From the moment a new truck driver comes on board until they begin working in the cab or repair bay, gamification is coming to trucking. Why? Well, you probably already know this, but trucking has a talent shortage problem. It is important to consider, however, that this talent problem is not limited to finding people … Read more
Have you heard? The number of trucks placed out of service during annual blitz and inspection weeks continues to grow. What is more staggering is that many of the reasons vehicles are placed OOS (out of service) are entirely preventable. Take the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz as just one example. … Read more
Fuel can put a large dent in a company’s budget, being that it represents approximately 60% of a fleet’s total operating costs. It can be a difficult cost to pin down as fuel prices fluctuate depending on a variety of factors, leaving everyone at the mercy of the pump. Unfortunately, it’s a necessary evil that … Read more
There’s a lot to think about when running your own trucking company. From truck driver training to retention, safety, equipment procurement and more. Yet, there are also regulatory burdens that trucking companies must consider. Take tolling as one example. Did you know that there are over 50 tolling authorities across the country? In all, they … Read more
Guess what? Safety programs can help improve driver behavior. It’s a fact. An effective incentive and disciplinary strategy can aid in ensuring the program’s success. The following information provides examples and considerations to aid managers to develop strategies that are right for their organizations. Risk identification and coaching should be the backbone of any safety … Read more
The top priority for most fleets is to ensure safety – not just of drivers but of those with whom they share the roads. Thus, most of the data that fleets collect and track is ultimately related to safety. Yet, most fleets are still trying to figure out what to do with all their data. … Read more