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There is a lot of change coming. Trucking companies must prepare for a future where the job is simply done differently. Did you know that there are UPS electric bikes in Portland, Oregon? Did you ever imagine the day you would see a UPS biker? Likely not. Yet, it isn’t just the evolution of the … Read moreExamining The Non-Stop Technological Changes Within The Trucking Industry

Is your fleet monitoring program up to the task when it comes to monitoring for risky behavior? If you aren’t identifying unsafe situations, you could be unnecessarily exposed. Have you considered continuous motor vehicle record (MVR) monitoring as a solution to approaching truck driver management and real-time behavior management? For many years both state and … Read moreTaking A Closer Look At Liability Through The Lens Of MVRs

Is it true? Are electric trucks likely to be a huge factor in the future of trucking? Perhaps, but if so, it likely won’t be a large, Class 8 heavy-duty commercial motor vehicle going all-electric anytime soon. Instead, you are more likely to see a service, local or regional route vehicle running as a quiet … Read moreAre Electric Commercial Trucks Just A Fancy Thought?

Much like many other industries, trucking faces a unique threat: Cyberattack. Even more troubling, in some cases the threat may come from within. What threats lurk under the surface of the internet and are fleets in any danger? Let’s take an example of as a cautionary tale. Imagine for a second you are the operations … Read moreTrucking Companies: How to Protect Your Assets In The Age Of Cyberattack

No matter what level you are at within your organization, or if you are an owner-operator, it’s very likely that if your safety scores are not up to your standard, you simply aren’t getting as many bypass green lights at inspection points as you would like. Fortunately, there is an answer. With so much regulatory … Read moreTruck Driver – The Secret To Getting The Bypass Green Light

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 moreHow To Create An Effective Commercial Truck Preventative Maintenance Program

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 moreHow Telematics Can Be Used To Reshape Your Fleet

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 moreThinking Of Outsourcing Your Trucking Maintenance Needs? Run A Pilot Program

As the new presidential administration puts its stamp on the regulatory landscape, agencies are either forging ahead or putting the brakes on current initiatives. With a regulatory freeze in place, organizations are either going it alone or making new partnerships. One such regulation that is now in flux is the entry-level National Driver Training Rule … Read moreThe Full Story Behind The National Driver Training Rule