When it comes to issues in fleet management like fuel usage, idle time and route optimization, we usually turn our attention to the benefits of telematics and GPS tracking through the lens of ROI, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction. After all, these are extremely important. But what about the carbon emissions impact of commercial vehicles? Read More
Even though the ELD mandate on electronic logging devices (ELDs) in 2019 affected almost all commercial vehicle operators in the United States, there are still many circumstances that make it important to know how to fill out daily driving logs on paper. >> Continue Reading
USDOT numbers. There’s a lot to know about them and a lot of jargon to cut through. Let us break it down for you. >> Continue Reading
Get ready for Brake Safety Week 2020 with these tips on safety, maintenance and telematics to approach a predictive maintenance routine from GPS Trackit. >> Continue Reading
More women than ever before are joining the trucking and transportation industry — so what are you doing to recruit them? >> Continue Reading
Though this rule has been in effect since April 2017, many carriers were given an extra year to implement the practices and processes necessary to become compliant. If you transport, receive or otherwise participate in the process of transporting human and/or animal food, you may be among those subject to the FSMA Transportation rule >> Continue Reading
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 implementing before you start a trucking company. >> Continue Reading
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 one of the following strategies to stay alert during the drive…even if you’re not going anywhere anytime soon. >> Continue Reading
Trucking is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the United States. With its robust safety guidelines and numerous checks and balances, the Department of Transportation (DOT) uses every resource at its disposal to keep trucking companies in line when it comes to operational and road safety. This article explains how DOT safety ratings work, how they are determined, why it’s important to get the best rating for your business, and how to do so in a cost-effective way. >> Continue Reading
On the 10th of December 2015, a 516-page ruling was released by the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that requires all truckers operating in the USA to completely change how they account for their hours of work. This article discusses how and why this new law was enacted, how the new electronic logging devices will work, and why now is the right time to introduce this legislation that reduces paperwork for truckers in the industry and increases their safety. >> Continue Reading