Roadside inspections: A necessary evil
Out-of-service rates in some areas are at a stagnant high, but a little prep can go a long way to help fleets and truck drivers avoid red-flag events and unplanned…
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Why leasing makes sense for private fleets
Navigating today’s trucking issues is tough enough, but private fleets can become overwhelmed—so now might be a good time for them to consider going to a full-service leasing business model.…
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Fleet sustainability begins before moving to zero-emissions
Sustainable fleets have a mindset of increasing freight efficiency. That means taking the fuel-efficiency lessons learned with diesel and carrying them over to electric vehicles. “Sustainable fleets start before changing…
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How to reduce the risk of a data breach
Trucking should prepare for a new wave of data privacy laws and implement compliance efforts to reduce the risk of a breach. t seems like nearly every day there is…
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How truckers can save time during a roadside inspection
A fully electronic inspection examines the same criteria that a CVSA Level III driver credential and administrative inspection would check—without direct interaction with law enforcement. Enforcement of the ELD mandate in…
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How to reduce the symptoms of driver turnover
Keeping a consistent driver pool can lead to better business performance over time. But fleets should take note that retaining good drivers is not a single department job; it’s an…
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Two good chances to spread safe-driving message
Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Operation Safe Driver Week offer opportunities for fleets to evaluate their safety initiatives and study their own drivers’ unsafe behaviors behind the wheel. Two items…
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Rising parts costs make strategic sourcing critical
Leverage the relationships you have with your long-time suppliers and analyze your parts spend with your vendors to see which ones you are spending the most with and have conversations…
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Fleet electrification: Go or no-go for launch?
Before your operation goes where it’s never gone before, load up on data and ask the hard questions. EVs aren’t coming—they’re here. Several classes of battery-electric vehicles, the charging infrastructure…
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Private fleets charge ahead with electrification
Before your freight-hauling operation makes this leap, learn how some private carriers are showing the way. To them, it’s all about ‘mixed’ fleets and phasing in the future over time…
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