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quicktsi 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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more
Wow, it certainly has been quite a year, has it not? The trucking industry has seen a lot of growth and change as it evolves to accommodate a shifting transportation landscape. But the year isn’t over yet! We’ve got the latest and greatest news that impact the trucking industry, from moves in California to moves … Read more
Traditionally, trucking fleets often own their own vehicles, yet leasing is also an option. Today, we will look at the benefits of leasing and why it may be right for your fleet. Whether it be through the freeing up of additional capital or gaining better insight into the total cost of ownership, leasing has its … Read more
Although some refer to advanced telematics systems as GPS systems or even mistake them for ELDs, the word telematics encompasses a whole host of different things. Properly utilizing telematics isn’t just about tracking a vehicle’s location or logging time, telematics systems – whether in-house or outsourced – are generally robust software or web-based solutions that … Read more
Everywhere you look, technology is reshaping the way industries operate, and trucking and warehousing are no exceptions. Today we’ll look at how technological innovation is reshaping two staples of the trucking industry: the good ole’ dump truck and the warehouse. Remember when you were a kid? Surely you had one of those Hot Wheels dump … Read more