Fleet management is a hectic profession. When fleet managers aren’t spending time tackling day-to-day issues that are specific to their operations, they are likely addressing broader fleet problems, such as safety, maintenance, or any number of other perennial issues. Read More
Semi-trailer pools in the United States are at an all-time low. There are just not enough trailers to go around for drop-and-hook trailer services. Read More
Fleet tracking devices can accurately locate your truck on the map because they use accurate time signals from the Global Positioning System or GPS satellites. Read More
According to the US Census, there were more than 3.5 million truck drivers working in the US just two years ago. While the current driver shortage indicates that this number has likely decreased in the time since the report, there are still millions of truckers sharing American roads with school buses, public transit buses, motorcycles, RV’s, and over 200 million motorists. Read More
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for setting safety regulations on all major forms of transportation, including commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The DOT requires that all CMV operators be in compliance with these regulations to ensure the safety of drivers, passengers, and others on the road. Read More
Anyone who has taken a long drive on the highway for work or pleasure has noticed weigh stations along the way. While stopping at an open weigh station can be inconvenient for truckers and fleet managers, these stations are essential to the relationship between states and trucking businesses.
Fleet telematics. What can telematics do that benefits me as a fleet manager and helps my company’s bottom line? The Internet of Things (IoT) has allowed fleet managers to remotely monitor and track a whole host of data such as driver behavior, vehicle location, and mechanical performance. Read More
New research develops antenna systems to harvest 5G energy to power remote sensors, Internet of Things devices and even Fleet Tracking Devices. Read More
Keeping drivers safe and happy is a critical responsibility for fleet managers, and one major aspect is improving truck seat and cabin ergonomics. Read More
The ongoing microchip shortage is continuing to cause significant delays in vehicle production. Not only is this making it harder for businesses to get the vehicles they need for their fleets, but the costs of vehicles, overall, have also risen greatly. Read More
