Despite the winter weather, there are plenty of reasons to keep your trucks clean. When someone sees one of your trucks on the road, what impression do they come away with? The condition of your trucks can be the first impression a potential customer has of your company. We’ve all heard the phrase that “trucks […]
New regulations aren’t just about compliance; they’re also about safety. Fleet managers must stay up to date with changes in federal regulations related to speed limiters, automatic emergency braking, the Department of Labor’s definition of “employee,” and many others. They are essential, as are a whole other set of regulatory changes at the state level. […]
After a rough start last year, 2024 likely will be more of a ‘transition to better days for rates, analysts suggest. The transportation sector can look forward to “better days” in 2024, but that’s mainly because “better” isn’t much of a stretch compared to 2023. Even so, the trucking industry’s perception of the downturn might’ve […]
Despite 2023’s weak economy, there are signs that next year could see improvements as early as the second quarter. Low freight rates and high diesel prices made a challenging 2023 for trucking, but many experts are predicting rates and tonnage to bounce back in 2024—though the economy may not warm up until the spring or […]
Small- and medium-sized fleets plan to invest in technology to help in a challenging economy. Smaller fleets risk losing their competitive edge if they do not invest in asset tracking. It’s no wonder owner-operators and smaller carriers are exiting the industry, leaving fleet managers to consider what technologies to invest in to secure the future […]
Detention management is among the top problems facing drivers and fleets. Driver detention ranked as a top industry challenge, according to the American Transportation Research Institute. However, some fleets are successfully deploying strategies to combat this time-killing supply chain. Senior solutions architects recently surveyed large fleet companies that they felt had a “good handle” on […]
Fleet managers need actionable insights, not data. To make the most of what you have. “Data is crude oil. It is valuable but unrefined; you really can’t use it.” most fleets are swimming or in some cases drowning. In data from telematics devices, electronic logging devices, fleet maintenance management systems, accounting and fuel management, and […]
Tires account for 2% of a fleet’s total average marginal cost of operation. Truck tires are very valuable and need to be treated with care. One way to show care for truck tires is by monitoring their inflation pressure. A pressure vessel is a closed container designed to hold gases or liquids at a pressure […]
While conditions remain loose, the seeds have been sown for a rebalancing, which expects rate trends to recover. Recovering freight volumes, rates, and capacity continue to decline as unfavorable fleet conditions persist. Inflation, while showing tentative improvement, continues to impact consumer spending power. The slow start produce season may also be a headwind.” While the […]
A Samsara survey of physical operations leaders from fleets sustainable marketplace. Fleet technology company has released a report indicating that corporations worldwide are preparing for a major shift in the workplace. Despite historically high fuel prices and inflation, and 42% of respondents being concerned about a recession. Fleet managers and drivers who use AI-enabled dashcams […]