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It is no great secret: Insuring big rigs gets more expensive by the year. This is even worse during our current COVID-19 crisis. Fleets are experiencing what some refer to as a “hard” insurance market. This refers to an insurance industry cycle where insurance companies impose far more onerous underwriting standards and decrease the levels … Read moreHow Trucking Companies Survive the Insurance Landscape

With so much going on, trucking companies have a lot to think about. Never has there been as extraordinary times like these for truckers and those working in the transportation sector. The problem is with so much on their minds, fleet managers can easily forget about important fleet priorities, such as service, maintenance, and repair … Read moreAre You Running an Effective SMR Program?

If there has been one constant during this crisis, it is that the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us that the world is an unpredictable place. Major catastrophes can happen at any time and can hit hit anyone. The only thing that trucking companies can do to help themselves and their employees during such … Read moreThe Best Way to Lower Fleet Operating Costs During COVID-19

Let’s face it: Trailers are often the ugly ducklings in a fleet. And when it comes to trailer maintenance, few can argue that it is often the last thing on a technician’s mind. When they have big rigs that need to be serviced, those will always take priority. And then what happens? They end up … Read moreDon’t Let Your Trailers Be an Afterthought

The world is caught in a struggle: The struggle against COVID-19. Whole economies have been upended as a result. Yet, the world must go on. The trucking industry plays a pivotal role in delivering essential goods and services. From food to medical supplies, the trucking industry is serving our nation’s needs. With these industries now … Read moreTop Tips to Keep Your Carrier Fleet Safe and Healthy

If you dig down into the data, you will see that fleet safety issues account for a large portion of workplace fatalities today. This fact reveals the importance of putting safety measures in place across all industries, but fleets present unique safety challenges due to their mobile nature. When big rigs are out on the … Read moreSafety Technologies That are a Must-Have for Any Fleet

Are you trying to figure out a better way to use video to monitor and coach your truck drivers? Furthermore, did you know it is possible to bring your fleet intelligence to the next level with in-cab video? That’s right, these systems empower you to coach truck drivers to improve their behavior—before a collision occurs. … Read moreHow to Build a Video Coaching System for Trucks

Welcome back to Part II in our two-part series on how to harness trucking-related data to enhance your fleet. In our previous post we looked at the many ways data could be used and the technologies underpinning those options. Today, we will look at how data influences maintenance and what blockchain means for the trucking … Read moreUsing Trucking-Related Data to Enhance Your Fleet: Part II