Fleets are being impacted by a variety of inflationary pressures ranging from higher acquisition prices due to the proliferation of onboard safety equipment, to increased material costs pushing up pricing on parts, upfits, and replacement tires.
The robust economy is creating record numbers of new jobs and a subsequent labor shortage that is being exacerbated by the large wave of Baby Boomer retirements, but some see uncertainty of future market conditions.
While store front decorations, holiday cards, and special discounts are some of the ways businesses attract and engage with customers during the holiday season, fleet vehicle wraps are another great way to spread holiday cheer, excite customers, and differentiate your brand.
Accident management is challenging, and with the growing adoption of smartphones and in-vehicle technology, one way to make a big difference
is by changing driver behavior.
As of Dec. 17, most motor carriers are required by federal law to use electronic logging devices, or ELDs, to track truck driver hours of service. Whether you’ve waited until the last minute to flip the switch or you’re already running ELDs, here are some things you need to keep in mind to avoid citations, bad CSA scores, or unsatisfactory safety ratings.
The Pacific Northwest freight transportation fleet turns to video for reduced accidents and increased driver safety.
A growth in package deliveries is leaving logistics companies overwhelmed with the influx of shipments and looking for any way they can save time to keep pace with increasing delivery demands.
What happens to a commercial driver who tests positive for marijuana? A DOT-mandated return-to-duty process is the only hope they have of keeping their career. Here's one driver's first-person story.