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Truck, trailer shortages fuel need for predictive maintenance
Holding on to used equipment longer raises the risk of unplanned maintenance events. Predictive maintenance can help.
September 3, 2021
Driver engagement, tech tools assist with recruiting, retention efforts
Three truck drivers participating in a recent Transflo webinar talked about how communication, honesty and transparency can help fleets recruit and retain good drivers. Transflo's Doug Schrier also talks about tech the company is offering to help drivers.
September 2, 2021
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Tech helps freight brokers find 'hidden' capacity
Freight brokers are using new tools to connect faster and more efficiently with carriers by offering “book it now” loads.
September 1, 2021
Workforce
Research: 'community of learners' training works for drivers
A 'community of learners' approach was recently implemented and researched with the drivers at America’s Service Line.
August 31, 2021
Technology
Tech update: New products decrease inspections, expand shipment tracking
PrePass bypass now available on Omnitracs One platform, and fleets gain new options for tracking loads and shipment conditions.
August 29, 2021
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Watch, coach & delete: Using data to fight off accident verdicts
Carriers should implement data management policies that provide "systematic and orderly ways of getting rid of data that's no longer legally required or necessary for the active management of the driver."
August 25, 2021
Technology
HDVI's Shift program offers monthly insurance discounts
InsureTech companies like HDVI are utilizing real-time data shared by fleets to price policies and reduce accident risks.
August 24, 2021
Technology
Appreciating technology obsolescence
The Union Pacific Big Boy in 2021 is an anachronism of a bygone state-of-the-art technology from 1941. Freight transportation will see a similar massive technology change over the next 30 years.
August 24, 2021
Technology
How AI helps fleets cut costs, generate revenue
Ever since the invention of the fuel gauge, monitoring the mechanics of vehicles and driver behaviors has been a key part of optimizing fleet management.
August 17, 2021
Alternative power
The truth about red herrings
We are continually assaulted by opinions and separating fact from fiction is challenging.
August 9, 2021
Technology
New software helps fleets compare, diagnose fuel efficiency
A new software tool lets fleets benchmark and compare their fuel results against top competitors
August 8, 2021
Trip planning
Using navigation systems to boost safety, efficiency
While commercial navigation systems are helpful for keeping truck drivers on legal routes, certain systems also give fleets more utility to not only get drivers where they need to go, but also help the driver avoid potentially dangerous situations.
August 5, 2021
Technology
Distracted driving: What drivers who crash are looking at
Distracted driving has only gotten worse during the pandemic, and a new report reveals exactly which behaviors get drivers into trouble, and even collisions on the road. See what in-cab video reveals about distracted driving here.
August 1, 2021
Technology
Tech update: New EROAD acquisition and Tenstreet driver survey
Fleet technology suppliers this week made acquisitions and expanded product offerings for telematics, electric vehicles, driver retention and more.
July 27, 2021
Technology
Product review: S1, a new 7-inch Panasonic Toughbook
Will Panasonic's new S1 tablet withstand harsh operating environments in the trucking industry? We tested one to find out.
July 27, 2021
Technology
Which company is most likely to succeed at self-driving trucks?
A new report on the pace of patents within the tech industry focused on autonomous driving reveals how close the world is to this revolutionary event, and who the winners and losers might be.
July 26, 2021
Technology
A trucking target: are you ready for a cyberattack?
Following the Colonial Pipeline hack, which shocked the U.S. infrastructure and ended in a $5 million ransom payment, logistics companies need a new approach to combat cyber attacks.
July 26, 2021
Technology
Fleets see results from automated per diem program
Many fleets offer per diem pay but may not understand the tax advantages or how to automate these programs.
July 20, 2021
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