Every year in June, businesses around the world observe National Safety Month. The goal is to reduce accidents and deaths in the workplace, on the road, and in the home. For commercial truck drivers, their work and their vehicle are often one in the same. However, fleets often have a hard time investing in safety [...]
Trucking accidents cost the transportation industry billions each year. While the cost of fatal crashes has remained about the same over the years, statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) show the overall cost of all large truck and bus accidents has increased each year. Using Telematics to Reduce Trucking Accidents Before recent [...]
Tackling seat belt usage among commercial drivers is a long-term goal for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Their plan of attack has included providing encouragement, issuing stern warnings, and enforcing mandates. While the numbers fall short of the 100% compliance goal, the data is encouraging. In 2007, a meager 65% of commercial drivers reported [...]
Commercial drivers strive to deliver their cargo on time and in pristine condition, but damage can happen to the best of drivers. Fleets struggling with frequent damaged freight claims can take several steps to mitigate the problem. With persistence, meticulousness, and a solid routine, fleets can minimize claims related to damaged cargo. How to Reduce [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In the past, the transportation industry has been slow to adopt new technologies. However, as drivers and fleets strive to improve safety and productivity, this trend has shifted. Both software and hardware tech upgrades have made major strides toward making trucking safer. The following are the latest innovations revolutionizing the industry. Autonomous Trucks and Platooning [...]
Safety problems seem to plague some motor carriers while others always have smooth sailing. So what separates these struggling fleets from successful ones? The answer is simple: prosperous fleets make safety a top priority. Implementing a culture of safety, however, isn't always fast or simple. Here are some of the ways that top fleets are [...]