When you step out each and every passing day, you are sure to lay eyes on trucks with supplies and goods being hauled to different destinations. In essence, these trucks fall under two categories: driver-owned trucks (the driver is the truck owner) and...
Computer hackers loom large in newspaper headlines and Hollywood movies, but transportation and supply chain workers haven’t traditionally seen them as a real threat. After all, driving a truck or a forklift meant you were seldom even near a computer keyboard, and there’s...
Fleet cards are fuel cards that help businesses manage the expenses associated with a fleet of vehicles. Specifically, a fleet card provides companies with discounts on gas purchases as well as allows the manager to see where his or her fuel money is...
Diesel has been a mainstay of the trucking industry for decades. This energy-dense fuel has made the diesel engine an attractive option for freight companies tasked with moving millions-of-pounds of goods annually. However, a looming threat to its decades-long dominance is on the...
As new technology continues to permeate the trucking industry and transportation in general, it’s becoming more and more essential to work smarter and faster. This can take hold in many ways, whether it’s the slow rise of robots and automation, the use of...
Although fleet managers try their best to improve efficiency and use fuel card services to support that, the final mile can still be difficult to achieve in a good timeframe. The final mile of the supply chain is a critical step for businesses...
Although telematics can play an important role in managing your fleet, there are many things that your provider won’t tell you. You need to be in the know about your fleet at all times, especially when looking at things such as truck maintenance...
By December 2017, ELDs will be required for all CDL drivers who keep a Record of Duty Status to document compliance with Hours of Service rules. While some fleets have been resistant to the mandate, ELD technology is an effective component of your...
It would be great if your fleet only had to operate in sunny skies and warm temperatures. However, your customers and your customers’ customers are relying on your trucking company to deliver their goods no matter what weather conditions your drivers face out...
Gas prices in 2016 started low, and ran up over the course of the year. Fleet managers need to prepare for gas prices to increase again in 2017 — potentially to their highest levels since 2014. There are multiple factors contributing to the...
