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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Survey Reveals Fleet Manager Challenges Remain High
Image source: JJ Keller The past few years have challenged safety professionals like never before. In response, the J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights conducted back-to back surveys to…
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There’s an app for that
Having decent trucking technology at decent prices—and with proven results—is only the beginning. New technology is making a difference in the supply chain. The transportation sector, where I have spent…
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Lytx data shows 25% drop in collisions among users
Data on reduction in wrecks was derived from company’s customers in 2019 through 2021. Severe accidents—where fatalities, injuries, or significant property damage were involved—also fell 17% between 2020 and 2021,…
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5 questions fleets should ask to reinforce safe driving
As traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels, crashes are increasing. Fleet owners must ask questions if they are to convey the safe driving message to their drivers. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg…
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More fleets are adding clean vehicles, report finds
Nearly 85% of fleets expect zero-emission technology use to grow, according to the third State of Sustainable Fleets report. A record-setting crowd has showed up to ACT Expo to learn…
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What it takes to keep drivers happy
Professional truck drivers stay or leave based on reasons that have to do with more than just money—how well their trucks are spec’d and how well they are maintained are…
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Fleets place additional orders for Volvo VNR Electric trucks
Quality Custom Distribution, a Golden State Foods company, recently ordered 30 Volvo VNR Electric trucks, while NFI Industries ordered 60 Volvo VNR Electrics for deployment across the company’s Ontario, California,…
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Managing parts needs during mobile maintenance events
Drive to ensure and improve uptime of assets is leading to growth in both company-operated and outsourced mobile service operations. Taking the shop to the tractor or trailer has inherent…
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7 actions to manage maintenance and repair cost increases
Fleets that act today will be better positioned to adjust and mitigate equipment price spikes. When it comes to truck repair, fleets may be in for a double whammy of…
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