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We want to end it on a good note. How do you get the most out of your vehicle’s cruise control system? Whether you are the largest fleet in your region or an owner-operator, cruise control is a consideration. There are many advanced systems fleets choose from when they spec their rigs. The number of … Read more
As trucking continues to evolve, fleet managers look for innovative new ways to attract top talent. While personal referrals from other truck drivers remain the number one source for new talent, we live in the Millennial age. Trucking companies must do more to attract and retain top talent. Millennials make up half of the domestic … Read more
While trucking companies cannot completely eliminate the exposure created when an employee or subcontractor operates a company-owned or personal vehicle, there are specific steps they can take to mitigate it. Some fleets may be under the impression that it is either costly or cumbersome to ensure they are hiring the right people, but the fact … Read more
You may have read the title and figured it sounds kind of absurd, but it is all too true. There is a relationship between the trucking and 3D printing industries. But where do these seemingly disparate industries connect? And furthermore, what is 3D printing? 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, is a process by … Read more
If there is one aspect of running a trucking company that every fleet manager or executive spends countless hours on, it’s fuel. As time has gone on, we have seen fuel averages slowly climb. Technology gets better, we burn or buy less fuel, and some see that as a natural progression. Yet, there are many … Read more
Are you familiar with Regulation Part 391? Regulation Part 391 exists to help ensure motor carriers are hiring truck drivers qualified to operate on North American roads and highways. Trucking companies must ensure they are paying close attention to who they hire to operate their motor vehicles. Regulation Part 391 applies to physical health, experience, … Read more
According to the NTSB, a forward collision warning system combined with automatic emergency braking could prevent up to 1,700 crashes annually. Yet, implementation of these vital safety systems has been far slower than adoption in passenger vehicles. Consider that 32% of new 2018 and 2019 passenger vehicles offer collision warning systems, with another 63% offering … Read more
You know how much we love being at the forefront of technological reporting here at the QuickTSI Blog, and why not? The future of trucking is increasingly technological in nature. Whether it be using semi-autonomous technology, advanced safety systems, online training for new truck drivers, or otherwise, the trucking and transportation sector simply cannot escape … Read more
According to transportation research organization ACT Research, there may be an economic downturn during 2020. Still, many pundits were claiming there would be a downturn in 2019, and that is now looking increasingly less likely. While the trucking industry has had a fantastic run over the past 10 years, could I be that both he … Read more
Vulnerable road users represent anyone who would not be adequately protected if there is a road incident involving a heavy-duty commercial motor vehicle. This could be anyone from a bicyclist, pedestrian, or motorcyclist. While it may seem like the simplest way to prevent catastrophic accidents involving vulnerable road users is to keep them off the … Read more