It’s a terrifyingly familiar scenario: a motorist with a car totalled beyond recognition, accusing a semi driver of causing the accident and demanding recompense. But there’s a twist. A frame-by-frame analysis of footage captured by the driver’s truck dashboard camera tells a different story. It shows the motorist...
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27 Oct, 2017
Want to Start a Trucking Company? Here’s What You Need to Succeed.
27 Oct, 2017
One of the most exciting career moves you can make is deciding to strike out on your own and start your own business. If you’re looking to turn your passion for trucking and the open road into a profitable business, there are a few proven strategies you should consider...
Read more23 Oct, 2017
Overcoming Traffic Boredom: Tips for Truckers
23 Oct, 2017
Getting stuck in traffic is an occupational hazard for long-haul truckers (and anyone who spends time on the road, for that matter). While you can’t do anything about the traffic, you should be able to do something about your boredom. Next time you are stuck on the road, try...
Read more24 Aug, 2017
(Guest Post) Improving Fleet Safety with Gamification
24 Aug, 2017
Though gamification is not necessarily a new concept, it is something that has been growing in popularity as a way to encourage good driver behavior and improve both business and employee performance. For fleets, telematics-enabled gamification of driver safety training is possible with a combination of positive encouragement and...
Read more15 Aug, 2017
(Guest Post) The Best Ways to Save Money Running a Business Fleet
15 Aug, 2017
Saving money on a business fleet might seem impossible to many aspiring fleet managers, but there are a few things that you can do to trim down your expenses. If you are just starting up and have to use some of your own capital, finding ways to effectively cut...
Read more08 Aug, 2017
Why There’s No Such Thing as an FMCSA Certified ELD
08 Aug, 2017
When it comes to finding an ELD solution, there are just as many potential pitfalls as there are opportunities for success. With just about everyone and their dog jumping on the compliance caravan, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the flood of providers who have suddenly taken an interest...
Read more27 Jul, 2017
(Guest Post) The 6 Most Exciting Innovations in Automotive Technology
27 Jul, 2017
What do supercars have in common with explosive technological progress? They both move really, really fast. Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Cars have long had the ability to communicate with the internet. In fact, many of the Tesla models on the road received their driverless capabilities via a software update. However, cars...
Read more03 Jul, 2017
(Guest Post) 4 Tips for Managing Your Business Fleet
03 Jul, 2017
For fleet-owning businesses, company vehicles are among their most prized assets. When you have a fleet of well-maintained, reliable vehicles at your disposal, the only thing you have to worry about is making sure that you manage your growing fleet properly. The following are a few pointers to help...
Read more19 Jun, 2017
What the DOT 16-Hour Rule Means for You
19 Jun, 2017
Hours of service (HOS) tracking is often cited as one of the most time-consuming tasks that long-haul truck drivers perform on a regular basis. With the new electronic logging device (ELD) legislation overhauling the methods that drivers use to track their record of duty status, many motor carriers...
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