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We all love dealing with federal regulations. The trucking industry has dealt with a lot over the past several years of regulations. Whether it be complying with the ELD mandate or dealing with a personal conveyance rule, the industry has been busy. Yet, a new regulation could be one of the most important of all, … Read more
Trailer fleet optimization is a growing industry. In fact, there are 6.9 million trailers in North America — and that number is expected to grow five to ten percent in the next five years. Want to be on the at the forefront of that growth? Improve the utilization of your fleet with trailer tracking technology … Read more
Sometimes it is assumed that truck driver satisfaction is equal to truck driver engagement, but this is in fact not so. Satisfied drivers may be happy or content with their job but that does not necessarily mean that they are working exceptionally hard or being productive. So, in other words, satisfied truck drivers may not … Read more
We bet you did not realize that there is an effective way to minimize your total cost of ownership (TCO) without compromising on safety, improving overall site performance and enhancing truck driver engagement. Managing a fleet of trucks is an extensive job. The permits, licensing, driver education, and then the cost of maintenance. Routine maintenance … Read more
The outlook for the construction industry in 2020 looks promising, with a recent survey undertaken by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) clearly pointing to widespread positive sentiment across the market. With over 680,000 employers and 7,000,000 employees building over $1.3 trillion in structures each year, the industry continues to play an important role … Read more
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