3 Keys to Upfit & Equipment Lifecycle Management
Photo: Thermo King Even though a fleet upfitting a vehicle may only keep it while it’s in optimal condition, finding a solution that will last for the entirety of a…
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Building an Autonomous Truck Driver
Photo: Jack Roberts Daimler Trucks North America, which is working with autonomous-tech companies such as Torc Robotics and Waymo, recently showed off its second-generation autonomous Freightliner Cascadia. Note the sensor…
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Top Three Ways to Minimize Toll Violations for Commercial Fleets
Any commercial fleet that operates on tolled roads or bridges is subject to the possibility of toll violations, which most often come with additional cost and delayed processing time. With…
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Let’s Rethink How Fuel Impacts Total Cost of Ownership
Today’s fleet owners and managers understand the importance of looking beyond purchase price and considering the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their equipment. Residual value, insurance, maintenance and repairs,…
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The Future of Maintenance Outsourcing
Photo: Rush Enterprises Diagnostic capabilities have never been better for fleet maintenance professionals. But time constraints are pushing more and more complex technical issues to dealers. Open any journal or website,…
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How to Reduce Driver Impact on Truck Fleet Maintenance Costs
Photo: Gettyimages.com/Eblis One of the top challenges for many fleet operators is ensuring drivers fully support the maintenance program When looking at truck maintenance and ways to save costs, often…
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How lightweighting improves truck efficiency
With electric trucks weighing significantly more than their diesel counterparts, the trucking industry has to figure out how to lighten the load. “The benefits of lightweighting are centered on payload…
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Advances in reefer management are heating up
New technologies are making TRUs more reliable, new design features are making trailers more thermal-efficient, and innovative new products and programs are making reefers easier to clean and maintain. With…
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Trucking’s relationship with environmental justice
In the not too distant past, sustainability and environmental justice were not factored into truck making or buying decisions. Lately, however, there has been an increased awareness of the costs…
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10 fleet technology trends and predictions for 2021
The market will place a priority on solutions that can help fleets rapidly assess change and quickly evolve their playbooks to meet new challenges. How will fleet technologies evolve in…
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