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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
Are you running an in-house maintenance program but are considering moving to an outsourced solution? If so, there are many steps you must go through to ensure the fit is right. The fact is, how your trucking company runs their maintenance program is critical to other aspects of fleet operations, such as safety and truck … Read more
If you examine Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) numbers, you’ll see that the average commercial motor vehicle (CMV) accident resulting in property damaged came in around $18,000. If there was an injury involved? Expect that number to jump to $331,000. Also bear in mind that neither of these numbers take into account potential loss … Read more
Economies change all the time and fleets are constantly looking for ways to stay competitive in market that could sway one way or another at the drop of a hat. You might be an intrepid investor looking to buy into your own trucking company, but what’s the best move in this environment? Quite frankly, evaluating … Read more