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Despite an employment squeeze and an ongoing uptick in the economy, it’s no secret that today’s fleets are operating with the thinnest of margins. Should it be a surprise then that a recent survey of fleet executives shows a little pessimism? A number of fleet earnings reports are pointing to a somewhat challenging business environment … Read more
If you are a professional truck driver, you’ve likely used or at least heard of power inverters. They certainly have been around for a long time. And much like everything else, when it comes to using them you get what you pay for. First, you need to know everything there is to know about power … Read more
With oil prices low, it’s no surprise that diesel and gasoline still rule the trucking roost. The fact is, they have for a long time. Still, today’s operators want to know that they have a hedge in the face of oil’s volatility. Additionally, making changes to help the environment is never bad. Now, pushed by … Read more
In today’s hyperactive global supply chain, fleets are always looking for new ways to increase truck roll time. They want to do this while also complying with government regulations and keeping CSA violations as low as possible. There are a number of ways to meet that goal, from improvements in recruiting, training and benefits to … Read more
Welcome to Part II of our series where we take a look at how compressed natural gas (CNG) is doing in the age of low diesel prices. It’s no secret that oil prices have gone down, thus weakening the demand for alternative fuel vehicles. As fleets across the country work to reduce their environmental footprint, … Read more
With the price of oil continuing on its volatile ride, some fleets are wondering if they should make the switch from good old fashioned diesel fuel to an alternative fuel, or perhaps an electric or hybrid powertrain. Sure, when diesel was up, the numbers aligned much easier and suddenly alternative fuel technologies began to gain … Read more
Considering the trucking industry is gearing up for the new greenhouse gas Phase 2 emissions regulations, one would think the California Air Resources Board (CARB) would be taking a hiatus as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gets to work. Except, that isn’t the case. Their new set of goals aims to explore and expand on … Read more
When it comes to heavy-duty commercial vehicle components, so many have vital roles, and this includes lift axles. Serving as the backbone of state and federal road and bridge protection, lift axles serve a crucial function. Still, as is with so many other complex debates within the trucking industry, a byzantine maze of regulatory requirements … Read more
It’s likely you’ve already heard of the rule prohibiting acts of coercion designed to get truck drivers to somehow violate or bend safety regulations. It went into effect in January, and operators have been driving under it ever since. The rule is officially called “Prohibiting Coercion of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Rule,” this regulatory measure … Read more
Are you a fleet manager who feels like you are standing just on the precipice of real success? Perhaps you are looking for better ways to motivate and coach your people. The fact is, if you are looking to strengthen your organization’s culture, from safety to recruiting, there are specific steps you must take. You … Read more