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Fleets are always trying to find new ways to meet the high pressures and demands constantly put on them by a shifting marketplace. With so much going on, from regulations to cash flow to so much more, the last thing an enterprising trucking company needs is an uninspired workforce. The fact is this: The success … Read more
FMCSA has seen “encouraging results” from the newly launched Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The new program had been long expected and many were openly wondering how it would be received by the industry and truck drivers at-large. Well, according to the agency overseeing it, things are going quite well. So far, the clearinghouse has detected … Read more
If there is one thing that any fleet manager will tell you is always at the front of their mind, it is maintaining as much uptime as possible. Downtime eats into the bottom line and creates headaches that no fleet needs. It is no secret that maintaining consistent uptime is a never-ending challenge. But what … Read more
Want to get the most out of your fleet and maximize your bottom line? Remember, your vehicles are your money. You want to minimize downtime and ensure as much availability and on-road time as possible. But how do you do that? Well, you’ve got to make sure you stay on top of servicing, inspections, and … Read more
Any company that has a fleet of mobile workers considers the safety of their truck drivers, and the public, a top priority – and for good reason. Fleet vehicle accidents are costly on multiple levels for any business– injury claims, vehicle repairs, employee morale, loss of productivity, company reputation and DOT audits and interference, just … Read more
Anyone in the trucking or transportation industry will tell you that rules and regulations have been a long part of the landscape. Yet, when did it become this way? Certainly, long ago when trucking first came into being, it was sort of like the wild, wild west out there. Perhaps that is why the United … Read more
Truck drivers are on the road working long hours and putting their devices and driving accessories through a lot of use. And since the ELD rule first took hold way back in 2017, trucking companies have found themselves having to adjust how they monitor their truck drivers and what technology they use. As of December, … Read more
If you haven’t heard, the nationwide tractor parking issue is back in the news. It seems like Congress is always just ready to move some legislation on this issue, then nothing ever happens. While it is true that it would require some bipartisan wrangling, there is no reason why this can’t be an across-the-aisle issue, … Read more
Driving big rig carries a certain amount of risk even at the best of times, and we certainly are not in the best of times right now. Even when the road is clear and the truck driver is at their most alert, distractions like mobile phones and points of interest outside a vehicle can lead … Read more
The fact is this: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people work and live. It has changed everything. All 50 states have now reported cases of the virus, with 42 states issuing some variation of a “stay at home” order for their citizens. It is now estimated that nearly half of those still employed … Read more