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In today’s competitive trucking market, fleet managers are challenged to reduce fuel costs, minimize maintenance requirements and improve truck driver retention. There is simply so much to keep track of, what is a fleet manager to do? Furthermore, how can technology investments impact how much trucking companies improve efficiency? One way is in the cab. … Read more
Consider all the recent advances occurring in the trucking and transportation sectors. From efficiency increases to higher levels of safety, there is change happening. And it is likely because of this change that some trucking company leadership teams might not think MVR monitoring is a priority. Yet this argument could not be further from the … Read more
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the average commercial vehicle crash that resulted in property damage cost $18,000. Collisions resulting in injuries cost an average of $331,000. Neither of these figures include costs such as damage to business reputation, time out of service, or legal fees. And due to recent increases in … Read more
We all love dealing with federal regulations. The trucking industry has dealt with a lot over the past several years of regulations. Whether it be complying with the ELD mandate or dealing with a personal conveyance rule, the industry has been busy. Yet, a new regulation could be one of the most important of all, … Read more
Trailer fleet optimization is a growing industry. In fact, there are 6.9 million trailers in North America — and that number is expected to grow five to ten percent in the next five years. Want to be on the at the forefront of that growth? Improve the utilization of your fleet with trailer tracking technology … Read more
Sometimes it is assumed that truck driver satisfaction is equal to truck driver engagement, but this is in fact not so. Satisfied drivers may be happy or content with their job but that does not necessarily mean that they are working exceptionally hard or being productive. So, in other words, satisfied truck drivers may not … Read more
We bet you did not realize that there is an effective way to minimize your total cost of ownership (TCO) without compromising on safety, improving overall site performance and enhancing truck driver engagement. Managing a fleet of trucks is an extensive job. The permits, licensing, driver education, and then the cost of maintenance. Routine maintenance … Read more
The outlook for the construction industry in 2020 looks promising, with a recent survey undertaken by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) clearly pointing to widespread positive sentiment across the market. With over 680,000 employers and 7,000,000 employees building over $1.3 trillion in structures each year, the industry continues to play an important role … Read more
Fleets are always trying to find new ways to meet the high pressures and demands constantly put on them by a shifting marketplace. With so much going on, from regulations to cash flow to so much more, the last thing an enterprising trucking company needs is an uninspired workforce. The fact is this: The success … Read more
FMCSA has seen “encouraging results” from the newly launched Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The new program had been long expected and many were openly wondering how it would be received by the industry and truck drivers at-large. Well, according to the agency overseeing it, things are going quite well. So far, the clearinghouse has detected … Read more