Tire Sustainability Remains Top Priority for Industry
“End-of-life” tires that can no longer be retreaded are often stored in a drop trailer and taken away to a recycling facility. Tire industry experts say that’s the preferred environmental practice.
Advances in Diagnostics Help Technicians Identify Problems, Streamline Repairs
In trucking, costly service interruptions and delays stemming from equipment problems can be reduced with the use of diagnostic repair technology, said fleet maintenance experts and vendors of systems.
Detection Systems Prove Helpful as Fleets Combat Growing Driver Distraction Issue
The familiar expression about being driven to distraction acquires new layers of meaning for fleet safety managers and technology providers intent on tackling the challenge of distracted driving.
Powertrain Suppliers Focus on Fuel, Emissions in Dawn of Electrification
In a world where there is growing interest in electrification, drivetrain/powertrain makers are simultaneously pursuing two goals: developing products and technology when electric trucks reach critical mass; and supplying more low-emission and fuel-efficient products.
Fleets Turn to In-Cab Driver Coaching to Boost Safety Through Instant Feedback
With the latest advances in onboard video and artificial intelligence, more fleets are implementing in-cab driver coaching to help reinforce safe driving habits, prevent crashes and enhance drivers’ overall performance.
Trucking Companies Find Best Practices in Transportation Management Software
To optimize, automate. That’s the long-standing message from users and vendors when they talk about realizing a return on investment for transportation management systems (TMS).
How Fleets Are Winning the Race to Hire Drivers
Motor carriers are implementing technologies designed to streamline the online recruiting and onboarding process so they can keep in touch with qualified drivers and ultimately hire more of them.
Routine Maintenance Keeps HVAC Units Humming
Most experts say that detecting and dealing with refrigerant leaks is the biggest challenge in regular maintenance of air conditioning systems on Class 8 tractors. For that reason, regular maintenance on the systems is critical.
Technology Helps Manage Spot Market
Technological solutions are increasingly helping shippers and carriers manage a boisterous business climate in which spot freight plays a prominent role.
How Drivers Are Using Mobile Apps to Make Life on the Road Easier
Today’s professional truck drivers are using mobile apps to help manage many facets of work and life on the road.