How to maximize fuel economy
Drivers are a key factor in managing a vehicle’s fuel economy. The industry should reevaluate the way it recruits, trains, and compensates drivers. If fleet managers are to focus their…
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When irregular tire wear talks, fleets need to listen
That tire is trying to tell you something’s gone wrong—like uneven wear that can rob steer, drive, or trailer tires of longer lives, costing your fleet more money in expensive…
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Finding fleet alternative fuels beyond EVs
Alt-fuels should be part of any commercial vehicle fleet looking to promote sustainability, especially for those who like the performance of internal combustion engines and aren’t ready to commit to…
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Hydrogen’s future in trucking has steep hill to climb
For hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to be adopted at-scale in the trucking industry, there are hurdles that must be overcome. Of course, there are questions when looking to adopt…
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What should fleets tell customers they’re doing for the climate?
More customers want to know what fleets are doing to reduce their carbon footprints. Successful carriers suggest starting with transparency and a plan—while waiting for zero-emission technology to mature. Decarbonizing…
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Simple things can help with technician retention
Amid today’s technician shortage, ensuring employees are properly trained and equipped in an organized shop encourages retention. These are uncertain times for the trucking industry with so many things…
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Futurist: Battery-electric trucks are a ‘fantasy’
BEVs could have their day, but if the industry’s focus is on decarbonization, fuel cells are trucking’s future, according to a transportation futurist, who laid out the case for hydrogen.…
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Equipment condition is the top driver concern
Technician shortages and supply chain delays for parts increase equipment wear. Fleet managers must prepare to keep drivers working smoothly. While what they get paid is a top concern to…
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Chip availability continues to hamper OEM production, ACT reports
Research firm’s analysts say they are less confident that supply chain issues will subside enough for truck makers to fully meet customer demand this year and into 2023. Meanwhile, used…
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The impact of TMS on driver success
Automation can help fleet managers unlock greater efficiencies. Their most urgent responsibility, however, is taking care of their drivers. President and co-owner of Houston-based Clark Freight Lines Danny R. Schnautz…
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