Look on the bright side
The LED has been established as the lighting technology of choice for the commercial vehicle industry due to its numerous benefits over incandescent lighting. The light emitting diode (LED) has…
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Engine idle reduction systems and solutions
Reducing engine idle can mitigate unplanned downtime, extend service intervals, and save fleets money. Idling vehicle engines is costly for any fleet, and in more ways than one. Not only…
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Examining the e-systems available for today’s fleets
Electrification will change vehicle operation and maintenance. The implementation of electrified systems and components is nothing new for commercial fleets. However, the industry seems to be at a tipping point.…
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Are you ready to be safe?
Truck safety, just like playing a football game, requires continual preparation and adjustment. Circumstances change – on the road, in the industry and among the rules and regulations. It takes…
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Are you up to speed on drug and alcohol testing?
The FMCSA has created flexibility for drug and alcohol testing disrupted by COVID-19. These flexibilities, announced March 25, will be in effect until at least May 30. The Federal Motor…
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Safe trucking during natural disasters
When natural disasters strike, fleets should turn toward preparation, coordination and safety. Habits are hard to break. As a former California Highway Patrolman (CHP), I made a habit of checking…
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Safety compliance: Is your fleet satisfactory, conditional or unsatisfactory?
By keeping up with FMCSA’s safety guidelines, a fleet is more likely to receive a positive safety record and stay on the road Every month this column shares information to…
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How truckers can avoid unsafe drivers
Are there places to be especially alert for unsafe behavior? Is there anything a driver can do to prevent unsafe driving by others? Check out the answers to these questions…
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Using predictive maintenance to schedule downtime
A constant challenge for fleets is managing their trucks’ total cost of ownership. Predictive maintenance and prognostics can help fleets better schedule downtime and lower their overall costs. Today, when…
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Using guardrails can promote safer driving practices
Trucking fleets and their drivers know the guardrails of their business – both the physical barriers on the road and the federal regulations in the books. Still, questions arise. Find…
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