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Today, we are going to bring you our multi-Part article series on what your fleet can do to predict and prevent severe accidents. And while you may initially think, “But that’s impossible,” in fact it can be done. Of course, every fleet wants to increase safety and mitigate crash risk, but they just don’t know … Read more
There are no shortages of government and think tank studies highlighting how horrible the conditions of U.S. roads and highways are. So, it should be of no surprise that a recent study completed by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine reported that interstate highways are in grave danger thanks to structural and operational … Read more
Big truck OEMs are expressing excitement over the prospects for future growth considering activity in last 2 years. Today, we are going to check on a few big manufacturers to gather sentiment on what we can expect from the heavy truck sector in months to come. To start, we will evaluate the battle between big … Read more
The fact is, freight factoring can stimulate growth and maximize cash flow for trucking companies. Owners of trucking companies both large and small will tell you that it can be very easy to find themselves in a cash flow crunch. While there are many causes for this, the most common is working with customers who … Read more
Trucking companies have a big job to do: Recruiting new truck drivers. Recruiting and retaining top talent is the number one mission of many a fleet manager. With compensation and job prospects rising, trucking companies find themselves working with a smaller and smaller talent pool by the day. As a result of this tightness in … Read more
In what many consider an interesting turn of events, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on November 13 that it will launch a new rulemaking designed to cut emissions of nitrogen oxide from diesel-powered heavy-duty commercial motor vehicles. The exact date on the ruling appears to be 2020. Many within the industry openly wonder why … Read more
As we have been reporting lately, now is a good time to be a truck driver. With base pay, bonuses, incentives, and benefits on the rise across fleets both large and small, it is a heady time in the trucking industry. Of course, if you are trying to run a fleet today, never mind trying … Read more
While it may seem like a tall order, reaching net-zero carbon emissions from heavy-duty and heavy-industry transport sectors is feasibly and financially possible by 2050, according to a new report published by the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC). The report, titled “Mission Possible,” looks at the possibility of reaching net-zero carbon emission from sectors that might … Read more
The trucking manufacturing landscape continues to change as new technologies and initiatives emerge from OEM labs. Just take Mercedes-Benz Vans Future Transportation North America as one example. Located in Menlo Park, California, that vast technological hub of innovation we know as Silicon Valley, Daimler AG is on a mission to tap into the future. A … Read more
With the truck driver employment squeeze an ongoing issue, fleet managers are looking everywhere to figure out how to recruit the best people for the job. At first glance, many assume a resume with the correct work experience might be all that is needed to find the right fit. It is important to note, however, … Read more