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When it comes to the trucking and transportation sectors, the two big players in the game are motor carriers and shippers. Yet, there has been some friction between fleets and shippers as of late, as fleets contend their shipping partners are to blame for increasing detention times. Yet, with proper communication and visibility, these relationships … Read more
From the moment a new truck driver comes on board until they begin working in the cab or repair bay, gamification is coming to trucking. Why? Well, you probably already know this, but trucking has a talent shortage problem. It is important to consider, however, that this talent problem is not limited to finding people … Read more
Have you heard? The number of trucks placed out of service during annual blitz and inspection weeks continues to grow. What is more staggering is that many of the reasons vehicles are placed OOS (out of service) are entirely preventable. Take the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz as just one example. … Read more
Fuel can put a large dent in a company’s budget, being that it represents approximately 60% of a fleet’s total operating costs. It can be a difficult cost to pin down as fuel prices fluctuate depending on a variety of factors, leaving everyone at the mercy of the pump. Unfortunately, it’s a necessary evil that … Read more
There’s a lot to think about when running your own trucking company. From truck driver training to retention, safety, equipment procurement and more. Yet, there are also regulatory burdens that trucking companies must consider. Take tolling as one example. Did you know that there are over 50 tolling authorities across the country? In all, they … Read more
Guess what? Safety programs can help improve driver behavior. It’s a fact. An effective incentive and disciplinary strategy can aid in ensuring the program’s success. The following information provides examples and considerations to aid managers to develop strategies that are right for their organizations. Risk identification and coaching should be the backbone of any safety … Read more
The top priority for most fleets is to ensure safety – not just of drivers but of those with whom they share the roads. Thus, most of the data that fleets collect and track is ultimately related to safety. Yet, most fleets are still trying to figure out what to do with all their data. … Read more
In this blog article, we’re going to discuss the unexpected uses for in-cab video systems. When referring to these, we’re talking about systems where a camera or cameras are mounted inside of a commercial motor vehicle to record video footage and complementary audio clips. In the era of in-cab technology, trucking companies not using video … Read more
When it comes to trucking and transportation companies, what goes on in the office is important, but there is another expense that should be considered. Fixed assets, such as vehicles or machinery, make up a large percentage of a company’s budget. Monitoring and managing them effectively is crucial to ensure that those expenditures are not … Read more
Tracking vehicle hours is important for assessing organizational efficiency. And vehicle tracking is one of the most popular features of telematics solutions. While this is definitely one of the main go-tos, there is much more you can do with the technology. Fleet managers now look to telematics to improve maintenance and servicing, fuel economy, asset … Read more