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Traditionally, trucking fleets often own their own vehicles, yet leasing is also an option. Today, we will look at the benefits of leasing and why it may be right for your fleet. Whether it be through the freeing up of additional capital or gaining better insight into the total cost of ownership, leasing has its … Read more
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 more
Everywhere you look, technology is reshaping the way industries operate, and trucking and warehousing are no exceptions. Today we’ll look at how technological innovation is reshaping two staples of the trucking industry: the good ole’ dump truck and the warehouse. Remember when you were a kid? Surely you had one of those Hot Wheels dump … Read more
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 more
If you examine Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) numbers, you’ll see that the average commercial motor vehicle (CMV) accident resulting in property damaged came in around $18,000. If there was an injury involved? Expect that number to jump to $331,000. Also bear in mind that neither of these numbers take into account potential loss … Read more
Economies change all the time and fleets are constantly looking for ways to stay competitive in market that could sway one way or another at the drop of a hat. You might be an intrepid investor looking to buy into your own trucking company, but what’s the best move in this environment? Quite frankly, evaluating … Read more
Do you know what it costs a motor carrier on average where maintenance and repair are concerned? Fifteen cents per mile. That’s no small number. It comes out to around 10 percent to fleet operating costs. By some estimates, almost two-thirds of fleets today are conducting their maintenance in-house. Yet, there are signs that the … Read more
When you think of how a trucking company fuels up their vehicles, it likely seems a boring thought. The truck pulls up, the truck driver gets out and puts the fuel card into the slot on the fueling terminal or goes to pay the attendant, then fuels up. And yet, like so much else nowadays, … Read more
Sure, you may wonder what eating a balanced diet must do with trucker safety? A lot. Truck drivers who do not take what they eat seriously enough, may suffer from other health afflictions that can cause potential safety problems while behind the wheel, from falling asleep at the wheel to the actual safety of the … Read more
It’s the never-ending debate: How do fleets cut fuel costs even further? As manufacturers, aftermarket suppliers and other industry players look for every possible way to cut costs, save on fuel and pad their bottom line, they’ve got to turn an eye inward. Emissions and engine technology companies say the clean fuel revolution and subsequent … Read more