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It seems that every time we look, technology continues to reshape the trucking industry. From semi-autonomous trucks to advanced safety systems, advances in technology and automation continue to reshape our industry. Today, we’ll take a look at new ways technology is advancing how the job gets done in trucking. We’ll start with… vending machine? Parts … Read moreA Vending Machine For Truck and Trailer Parts

We are moving into an age where heavy-duty commercial motor vehicles are increasingly connected to the internet, providing advanced web-based solutions and analytics, allowing better fleet management across the trucking spectrum. With so many third-party options out there for business both big and small, it can be difficult for intrepid fleet managers to figure out … Read moreHow To Manage Cybersecurity In The Age Of Telematics: Part I

If you ask any truck driver what road problem they feel is the most annoying, yet one they constantly deal with, likely the first thing that will come to mind is a flat tire. Beyond trucking, a flat tire is the nemesis of any driver, going back to the beginning age of the motor vehicle. … Read moreWhat Makes A Good Patch Truck Driving Job?

The fact is, when fleets help their truck drivers stay well, through either comprehensive wellness programs or other health-related initiatives, it not only benefits the operator, but it benefits the fleet as well. A healthy lifestyle yields major dividends and especially important in jobs like truck driving, office work and other profession where the worker … Read moreTruck Driver Wellness Starts At The Home Office

As the economy continues to improve and freight demand expands, trucking companies of all stripes are innovating at a very high level. Whether it’s through cross-border logistics or catering to specific industry, fleets are finding new ways to get by through innovation and niche marketing. Let’s take a look at a couple examples of where … Read moreInnovation In The Trucking Industry

We’re going to provide you with an example of something you may experience in the not-too-distant future. Join us as we step into a new age of trucker health. The Future is Now John is a trucker who has been on the road for some time. It’s time to rest. Has he shuts down his … Read moreWelcome To A New Age Of Trucker Health

Ask anyone, or look at any number of trucking-related data sets, and you will see that safety technology has drastically reduced crash rates, injuries and fatalities over the last ten years. Yet if you look at the average cost for insurance – including settlements – you will see that rates have been on the rise … Read moreWhy Increased Safety Isn’t Following Trucker Insurance Premiums

The fact is this: The industry has gotten a lot better at keeping trucks on the road and out of the shop. Even though the learning curve has been a steep one, fleets have been doing a far better job than they were even five to ten years ago. One of the biggest problems has … Read moreKeeping A Truck’s Uptime In Mind

We’ve reported on it before. Even as the oil industry was cratering in 2016, trucking was eagerly poaching workers from an industry in peril. This isn’t a bad thing, of course. These good people need jobs and trucking is here to give it to them. As the economy continues to improve and freight options rise, … Read moreWelcome To Trucking Energy Workers

While basic electrical maintenance may seem like a thankless and time-consuming job, it still requires a high level of discipline and willingness to follow proper procedures. Yes, it may not be rocket science, but it is very important. It’s also important to consider that basic electrical maintenance is not the same as electronic troubleshooting. The … Read moreWhy Your Electrical Maintenance Program Matters