Monthly Archives: February 2018

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Combating Distracted Driving

Sometimes businesses need commercial vehicles even when they are not in the transportation industry. Plumbers, electricians, and HVAC specialists all may require a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to transport their equipment from customer to customer. However, when driving is a secondary function of an individual’s job, they may focus less on their performance behind the [...]

By |2021-11-09T12:37:16-05:00February 26th, 2018|Driver Safety, Driver Training, Fleet Safety, How's My Driving|Comments Off on Combating Distracted Driving

How to Net Major Fleet Savings in a Few Simple Steps

Every fleet can benefit from tightening up their budget, but finding ways to save is not always obvious. Certain expenditures such as fuel and maintenance are evergreen, but there are still plenty of opportunities to trim costs. The following are several methods fleets can utilize to reduce their overhead and keep their budget under control. [...]

By |2021-11-09T12:37:16-05:00February 19th, 2018|Fleet Safety|Comments Off on How to Net Major Fleet Savings in a Few Simple Steps

Fleet Safety and Compliance: Electronic Logging Devices

There are several unknown factors when it comes to electronic logging devices (ELDs). Carriers and fleets do not know how the devices will affect productivity, the driver shortage, and more. However, what the industry does know is there are issues with the training enforcement officers received—primarily that it is still ongoing. The Problem with Incomplete [...]

By |2021-11-09T12:37:16-05:00February 12th, 2018|Electronic Logging Devices, Fleet Safety|Comments Off on Fleet Safety and Compliance: Electronic Logging Devices

Managing 3 Startling Trends in Trucking

The trucking industry is undergoing a massive shift in operation standards. One of the more controversial examples is the polarizing electronic logging device mandate. However, the industry is far from relaxing into a new normal. Significant and surprising trends are set to disrupt an already unsettled field. The following are some of the most unexpected [...]

By |2021-11-09T12:37:16-05:00February 5th, 2018|Driver Safety, Fleet Safety, GPS Telematics|Comments Off on Managing 3 Startling Trends in Trucking