Perspectives

Doomsday emissions regulations
Strong-arm emission regulations enacted on doomsday theories won't clean the air.
June 5, 2023
Scene of an apocalypse
Custom driver apps: build, buy or rent?
Each fleet has unique specifications for custom apps that will give their drivers a personalized driving experience, yet many fleets are left wondering how they can get a custom app that will meet their evolving needs for an affordable price.
June 2, 2023
truck driver using his phone
Trains and trucks
Rail and trucks are both competitors and partners in moving freight, complicating a relationship between the two, as neither wants to lose marketshare to the other, yet both are facing a similar need to quickly evolve.
May 31, 2023
a semi and a train
Road safety is getting worse, but AI-enabled tech can help
Despite years of progress, road safety is getting worse with traffic deaths reaching a 16-year high in 2021. More than 3,700 of the fatal crashes involved large trucks.
May 29, 2023
semi truck in an accident
Pentesting: a cyber-disaster prevention strategy for trucking companies
Many companies in the trucking industry would be wise to stress their security measures through a process called penetration testing (pentesting).
May 26, 2023
Cyber attack
Developing winning partnerships: a guide for implementing small fleet trucking solutions
The staggering majority of U.S. freight is being moved by smaller trucking companies.
May 25, 2023
semi on the highway
2023 Best Fleets to Drive For: key findings in operational strategy
How a driver perceives the day-to-day experience working for a company can significantly impact their overall well-being and satisfaction with their employer.
May 21, 2023
semi on a tow truck hook
The reluctant exponent
There are no silver bullet replacements for diesel vehicles, so new zero-emission technologies will be tuned to specific duty cycles.
May 19, 2023
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The importance of being on top of your preventive maintenance
Implementing a well-designed maintenance program can improve safety, reduce equipment downtime, increase productivity and improve regulatory compliance.
May 18, 2023
mechanic working on a truck
2023 Best Fleets to Drive For: key findings in human resources
What are the Best Fleets doing to address the driver shortage and retention, as well as other HR-related practices?
May 17, 2023
person in a job interview
Trucking company owners should consider an ESOP
ESOPs are not only beneficial from a tax perspective; they can also be useful in attracting and retaining drivers in the midst of a driver shortage.
May 16, 2023
Driver wanted ad
Trucking can be, and needs to be, safer
There were 5,788 fatal accidents involving large trucks in the United States in 2021, and fleets have a responsibility to take that number a lot closer to zero.
May 15, 2023
truck wreckage
A balanced look at the used truck market
Used truck prices could drop another 40% and the number of trucks on the market could double.
May 13, 2023
trucks parked in a line
2023 Best Fleets to Drive For: Key findings in compensation and benefits
The programs previously seen as new and creative are now standard practice among fleets.
May 11, 2023
Truck driver smiling
Trucking in a post-COVID world
The pandemic's impact on trucking can be summarized in three phases: initial disruption, recovery and transformation.
May 9, 2023
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Advantages and disadvantages of using AI resources in fleet operations, including ChatGPT
AI tools are increasingly being talked about because the transportation and supply chain industries have been buzzing about new-age resources.
May 7, 2023
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Mitigate cyber threat risk with increased visibility
There are many advantages of creating a proactive security posture to protect your cargo and your company.
May 5, 2023
trucking coming out of a computer screen
Why road safety is in everyone’s best interest
Poor individual driving records can lead to nuclear verdicts, costing individuals their credibility and potentially costing the companies they work for millions of dollars.
May 4, 2023
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