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The keys to recruiting and retaining drivers

Talk to any fleet, any small trucking company, or even the drivers themselves and ask them to identify the biggest problem facing the trucking industry. Chances are they’ll tell you it’s driver retention and recruitment. The American Trucking Association reported a shortage of 50,000 drivers just two years ago, and that number is expected to

The value of filtration and coolant training

Training and education: they’re foundational to so many industries, including ours. The reasons for this are seemingly self-evident, but nonetheless, thorough training of employees including technicians and drivers is neglected more often than it should be. That’s understandable—trucking is a demanding industry, with constant deadlines to hit, shipments going out and coming in, maintenance and

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A Foundation for Future ADAS Technology

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)is ramping up efforts to bring new safety technology to the trucking industry. Their “Tech-Celerate Now” initiative has been in the works since 2019 and seeks to promote the addition of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on heavy trucks. The FMCSA is specifically pushing for automatic emergency braking, air

Adding intelligence to tire inflation with Hendrickson WATCHMAN

Maintaining the proper tire pressure is crucial to tractor-trailer productivity and efficiency. It impacts everything from MPG to safety. While the road is often punishing on tires, the last thing you need is to miss those small things that make a big impact. A nail in a tire for example– something that slowly bleeds out

Combating Corrosion – How trailer makers are preventing moisture from leading to higher trailer costs and shorter service life!

Combating corrosion on both sides of the trailer flooring is the answer, and only one trailer flooring manufacturer continues to innovative and bring new types of flooring and floor saving solutions to market each year!

The Tier of the Tire

A tale of the tire tiers– the dividing lines are blurring. Our brains take in a great deal of data every day, and one way we effectively process this gathered information is by categorizing. Details are sorted into categories such as boring/fun, safe/dangerous, useful/useless, good/bad…you get the point. We naturally classify the overflow of data

4 Ways Training Can Help You Succeed During this Time

1. Training Can Provide Consistency Training can help your employees provide a consistent experience to every customer, every time. Your team can leverage shared vocabulary and messaging, consistent processes and policies, and the same baseline knowledge and skills. There are training resources that could help take your team to the next level of professional selling.

Why is fleet image so important?

The old adage “image is everything” rings true in the heavy-duty industry. The look of over-the-road assets is a direct reflection of brand, quality, and service. Proper fleet maintenance is critical to safety, performance, driver retention, fewer in-transit pullovers, load protection, and profitability. A rig that looks good will also fare better with DOT inspections.

Boosting efficiency and safety on every route

For a fleet to be successful it must operate both efficiently and safely. However, it’s not uncommon for a business to increase its efficiency and then notice a decline in safety measures – and vice versa. While many work from the comfort of offices or their own homes, truck drivers are at the helm of

Safety first: Helping technicians quickly and easily work on ADAS systems

“Safety first.” Yes, it’s a cliché, but sometimes a cliché becomes that way for a reason, and certainly, for modern fleets, safety is of paramount importance. From the need to guard against the expensive costs of a crash to the simple responsibility of making sure those multi-ton Class 8 trucks are as safe for their

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New East Penn truck battery video takes a closer look at trucking conditions

Putting the right battery in the right application makes all the difference when it comes to uptime and fleet performance. The wrong type of batteries, or ones not equipped for the truck’s needs, can turn routine maintenance into emergency replacements. East Penn has developed a new video that takes a closer look at what the

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The hidden key to sustainable last-mile operations

When it comes to fleet sustainability, perhaps you’ve successfully implemented some baseline initiatives for reducing waste and optimizing your procurement processes. The next step is to utilize location-powered solutions to deepen the impact and extend your reach.