GPS tracking can offer vast improvements and benefits for fleets, but some struggle to utilize the technology to its maximum capabilities. Others may have an outright negative experience with the tech and may give up on it altogether. With so many fleets crowing the benefits of GPS tracking, it’s left the stragglers scratching their heads [...]
When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, there was significant pushback from all sides. However, while many within the trucking industry voiced concerns about the technology, it did nothing to affect existing hours of service (HOS) regulations. What it did do, though, is alter how fleets record [...]
With the final quarter of 2019 underway, fleets are taking stock of their business’ health, honing in on trends, and preparing for the coming year. While not every fleet’s experience will be the same, the following are some of the most prevalent developments trucking companies are anticipating for the final months of 2019: Business picking [...]
The legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use is spreading rapidly across the United States and neighboring countries. With 31 states legalizing medical marijuana use in the US, 10 states and D.C. permitting recreational use, Canada allowing recreational use, and Mexico conceding to medical use, there is a very real possibility that truck drivers [...]
Every fleet manager knows that safety can make or break a successful trucking company. Problems with vehicle inspections, driver behaviors, or other overlooked areas can swiftly render a once-thriving company impotent with violations, fines, and out-of-service notices. Of course, improving safety is almost always a multipronged undertaking, and many may not be sure where to [...]
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) holds an International Roadcheck to inspect commercial vehicles and ensure maximum safety on the highways. This year’s inspection ran from June 4-6 and CVSA released the results of the 72-hour event at the end of August this year. Compared to the previous year, the results were mostly [...]
An ATRI study has determined how trucking violations impact the likelihood that a driver will be involved in a future crash. Some of the highest results predictably include reckless driving violations (114% increased chance to be involved in a future crash), involvement in a past crash (74%), and speeding violations at 45%. But one figure [...]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been going through previous rulings at the behest of numerous industry insiders. The rise of electronic logging devices (ELDs) helped shore up arguments about making changes to hours of service (HOS) regulations as well as overhauling the Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative. While FMCSA is considering changes to [...]
Proper fleet management relies on driver accountability. Prior to GPS tracking solutions, fleets had limited visibility into how drivers operated their vehicles. Without this insight, there was no way to target safety initiatives or prove drivers completed deliveries. Accountability is a multifaceted issue and GPS tracking solutions can address this unique challenge. Improve ETAs and [...]
Maintenance is an unavoidable expense in the trucking industry. However, taking a proactive, smart approach to maintenance can keep costs down and help improve the longevity of fleet vehicles. Trucks are made of moving parts and all that friction causes degradation. The following tips can help fleets keep their trucks in good shape: Prepare for [...]