Autonomous endgame: The 10-year plan
How soon will autonomous trucks be on the road? Will they eliminate the driver? Who takes the fall if an accident occurs? These questions and more are answered by trucking…
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Fleets ‘need more trucks and trailers’ as supply chain clogs
The computer chip shortage that spread from the automotive side into commercial trucks could last into late summer as many OEMs partially assemble vehicles while the supply chain becomes more…
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The next generation of fleet maintenance management software
A move to mobile platforms and continued integration with other fleet systems drives maintenance management software efficiencies. The world of maintenance is about numbers. When it comes to the bottom…
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JA Frate goes paperless
LTL carrier deploys electronic PODs with the help of Carrier Logistics to improve customer service, reduce administrative time and decrease paper use. JA Frate has implemented paperless delivery management processes…
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How to increase fuel efficiency with a streamlined fleet
Maintenance for aerodynamic devices can be tricky, but when done right, fleets can see an increase in fuel savings. Fleets are constantly looking for ways to reduce fuel consumption while…
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Major fleets to test if Hyliion Hypertruck is in it for the long haul
With the formation of the Hypertruck Innovation Council, Hyliion is ready to test how far its Class 8 battery/natural gas hybrid can go to cut fleets’ carbon footprint and fuel…
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How Fleets Can Be Proactive With Tire Safety
Photos: Jim Park Truck tires don’t run on wishes and prayers and proper tire managment can save fleets a lot of headaches. Did you give your tires a good kick…
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The Uncertain World of Truck Tires
Photo courtesy of Hankook Tire America Corp. Hankook says its “robust global manufacturing network” helps the company adapt to market changes, and minimize the effects on its truck tire customers.…
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What 48-Volt Electrical Systems Could Mean for Trucking
Photos: Jim Park In a 48-volt electrical system, the alternator could be made smaller with the same output, or it could disappear entirely to be integrated into starter/generator and perhaps…
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A Component-by-Component Guide to Truck Spec’ing
Photo by Deborah Lockridge Increasingly, trucks are spec’d with components fine-tuned for the application. Nothing is more important to your fleet’s success than properly spec’d trucks. But there are thousands…
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