A different type of wheel weight
Due to GHG emissions standards, steel wheels may not be an option on new trucks. When you talk about wheel weights in the tire business, most people assume that the…
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Advanced truck technologies create new cybersecurity concerns
An American Trucking Associations’ TMC taskforce is updating the organization’s cybersecurity measures and recommended practices to help motor carriers pinpoint and prevent vulnerabilities to cyber attacks. CLEVELAND, Ohio—As the world…
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Fleets stay focused on truck acquisition challenges
An industry benchmarking survey from Fleet Advantage shows that fleets are holding onto trucks longer as build rates are down and supply chains remain strained. Ongoing supply chain challenges are…
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How Cell Signal Boosters Improve Fleet Communications
Photo: Wilson Electronics The Vermont SportsCar/Subaru Motorsports USA fleet can now easily now communicate with the race crew, each other, and our loved ones back home. Between Rally, Rallycross, and the…
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How to Get Your Whole Fleet Story with Video Telematics
The old saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” has been given new life in fleets with front- and driver-facing cameras. With little exaggeration, these pictures might be worth…
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4 Ways to Boost Driver Retention
Driver shortages and high turnover rates are plaguing the greater trucking industry. In 2019, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) estimated that the U.S. economy had a shortage of 61,000 drivers.…
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3 Easy Ways to Improve Fleet Cybersecurity
Graphic: HDT/Canva During The Machinery Haulers Association’s 2021 Safety and Security Conference, Trans-System’s CIO shared three easy ways fleets can boost their cyber security efforts. Physical safety and security is…
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Everything You Need to Know About Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems
Photo: Mobileye Training on ADAS features is critical to ensure drivers don’t over-rely or under-rely on the technology. Today’s automotive technology looks a lot different than it did when modern…
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Points to Consider When Selecting Diagnostic Software
Photo: Manatee County, Florida Fleet Technician Supervisor David Alligood works with another technician to diagnose a compactor at the Manatee County, Florida, landfill operation. Technology is ever-evolving, leading to innovations that…
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Managing Voltage: 2 New Approaches to the Legacy 12v System
Photo: Getty Images A 48-volt electrical system will replace the 12-volt in automobiles, while multi-voltage power distribution systems will be coming to heavy trucks. With advance knowledge, fleet managers and…
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