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Motor carriers everywhere all deal with a similar problem: How to prevent truck drivers from breaking down or missing delivery times because of a failed battery, whether it be in the truck or the liftgate. The trucking industry is a fast-paced environment where businesses across the country must count on products and services motor carriers … Read more
When it comes to the work a fleet technician does, tools exist to make the job much easier. The same holds true for truck driver training. But too many fleets are still clinging to old ways of doing things. Why not embrace a technological means of gaining greater efficiency and effectiveness in maintenance and training? … Read more
Are you ready for the drug and alcohol clearinghouse? The trucking industry has been trying to get a clearinghouse put into place for a long time. Now, in 2020, the FMCSA is ready to put one in place. The inconsistency between state and federal approaches made for a big headache. The FMCSA may have just … Read more
You are probably wondering why you might need a changeable graphic for your fleet. Consider that whatever type of graphic you choose, whether for the short- or long-term, the whole point is to create more brand awareness and raise your company’s visibility profile. Whether you are rolling out a new product, want to recruit for … Read more
Migrating from diesel to electric, or even adding electric trucks to your fleet, is not a simple matter of simply flipping a switch. The fact is, you can’t just walk into a dealership and walk out with a battery-electric truck and expect there to be no adaptation problems. There is a great deal more to … Read more
You are probably wondering why you might need a changeable graphic for your fleet. Consider that whatever type of graphic you choose, whether for the short- or long-term, the whole point is to create more brand awareness and raise your company’s visibility profile. Whether you are rolling out a new product, want to recruit for … Read more
You may think a volt is just a volt, especially when it comes to a hydrogen fuel cell or lithium-ion battery. And while that is certainly true from a physics standpoint, when it comes to how an electric drive motor powers an electric truck, it doesn’t care where that volt comes from. Yet, the stakes … Read more
We are providing all the most valuable information to our fleet technician readers this week with another installment of The Technician’s Log, our blog series that aims to talk about anything and everything trucking and trucking maintenance. In today’s article, we are going to talk about your electrical maintenance program. Considering how technologically advanced today’s … Read more
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, highway accidents accounted for 37,461 deaths in the U.S. in 2016. Moreover, a recent study by Motus, a vehicle management and reimbursement platform, found that 40% of all motor vehicle accidents are work-related and cost employers a staggering $56.7 billion in 2017, taking into account medical expenses, … Read more
When it comes to the trucking and transportation sectors, the two big players in the game are motor carriers and shippers. Yet, there has been some friction between fleets and shippers as of late, as fleets contend their shipping partners are to blame for increasing detention times. Yet, with proper communication and visibility, these relationships … Read more