Fleet Electrification at a Crossroads
Photo: GNA/ACT Expo On May 10 at the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, school bus manufacturer Blue Bird unveiled a new electric platform for Class 5-6 vehicles. Blue Bird joins…
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Einride Debuts Autonomous-Optimized Electric Trailer
Photo: Einride Einride has unveiled a new, long-haul, trailer specifically designed to operate with autonomous and electric truck platforms. Swedish truck OEM Einride debuted an electric long-haul trailer optimized for use…
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Electric Truck Performance in the Real World
Photo: Lightning eMotors NACFE’s demonstration analyzed operational data for 13 different models of battery-electric trucks in actual fleets, including this Lightning Electric Transit 350HD van in New York City. The fleet…
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Truck Driver Reviews Top Factor in Choosing a New Job
Photo: Canva About 72% of drivers surveyed said the most influential factor when choosing a carrier to drive for is online reviews from other drivers. While more than half of…
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How Trucking Industry Trends Impact Supply Chain, Industrial Development
Photo: Mitchell Luo/Unsplash The domestic trucking industry transports nearly 75% of U.S. freight by tonnage. According to new research from Newmark, “Transit(ion): Trucking Sector Trends May Impact Warehouse Location Decisions,” the latest trends in the domestic trucking industry are impacting how industrial occupiers…
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5 Ways a Fuel Program Can Save Your Truck Fleet Money
Photo: Deborah Lockridge If you buy bulk fuel, check to make sure you’re getting the best deal — and don’t forget to double-check those invoices. Decreasing the amount of fuel…
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5 Steps to Avoid Common Mistakes When Implementing In-Cab Cameras
Screenshots: J.J. Keller The most effective way to achieve employee acceptance of in-cab cameras is to share videos of your employees demonstrating safe behavior in a dangerous situation. Trucking companies…
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12 Tips For Truck Drivers to Improve MPG
Graphic: HDT The North American Council for Freight Efficiency offers tips for truck drivers to improve their mpg. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency offers the following tips for truck…
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App Allows Drivers to Perform Health Checks
Screenshots: NuraLogix The CDL Health Scanner app allows drivers to measure blood pressure using transdermal optical imaging delivered via a smartphone camera. Truck drivers are now able to access a…
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Fast Steps to Fuel Savings
Photo: Jim Park As diesel prices soar, fleets can take steps to cut fuel use now. Fuel use represents up to 39% of a fleet’s cost-per-mile, according to the American…
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