How fleets are tackling electrification and automation
Understanding how trucking is using electric and automated vehicles today can help predict how the industry will use them in the future. I have been thinking a lot about electric…
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Daimler Trucks and Torc partner with Luminar on automated trucking
The partnership extends beyond automotive technology solutions for trucking. The companies will also collaborate on safety standards and operating practices, and make future policy advancements and safety enhancements as a…
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Evolution of commercial truck efficiency
Federal regulations drive continued advancements in commercial vehicle technology. The first major deadline for the next round of federal emissions regulations is upon us, beginning with the 2021 model year…
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How open technology platforms will drive the future of fleets
The next generation of fleet management technology will allow for higher utilization, optimized asset management, and transparency along the supply chain. Are fleets ready for it? Logistics is the practice…
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Case study: How PAM Transport is digitizing technician training
One fleet has leveraged video content to enhance service and repairs for its maintenance department. Through Luma eNugget LMS, PAM Transport’s maintenance department has created multi-media training modules of its…
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Proper winter tire maintenance
When it comes to identifying proper tire inflation, the old-school methods of using baseball bats and coins are no substitute for digital data. “For every 10 degrees Fahrenheit the temperature…
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U.S. Xpress partners with MIT to improve driver efficiency
The partnership aims to provide data analysis that will identify opportunities to grow revenue for the company and its drivers. U.S. Xpress is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s…
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Caring for the Air System That Feeds Your Brakes
Photo: Jim Park Hose lengths will make a difference when looking to protect against wear and chafing. The emergency and supply lines that stretch between a tractor and trailer offer…
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Make the Most of Learning Styles When Training Drivers
Photo: gk-6mt via iStock.com A basic principle of education is that everyone learns at a different pace and has a different learning style. Visual learners learn best through diagrams, pictures,…
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Telematics Data Could Help Businesses Grow
Image: Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay Trucking-related decisions often revolve around trucks, loads and drivers, but some fleets believe the strength of an invisible thread – in the form of telematics…
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