CarrierHQ Portal launches action-based small fleet insurance through Aon
CarrierHQ and Aon plc have launched Aon’s action-based monthly motor carrier insurance program, available through CarrierHQ’s online small fleet portal.
Three common problems fleets can address with data
Prior to recent advances in onboard electronics and telematics, it was difficult to diagnose developing maintenance issues or know that repairs were needed. Around the time vehicle emissions testing began, it became possible for engines to communicate when something was wrong, which could be displayed with an illuminated light on the dash or viewed during
The importance of ALI certification for heavy-duty lifts
As part of our feature on lift safety in heavy-duty shops, we asked members of the Automotive Lift Institute about how ALI certification is earned, and why this is important. Here’s what Dale Soos, senior project engineer for ALI, and R.W. “Bob” O’Gorman, president of ALI, wrote in response: Not all lifts are manufactured the
Seven steps to heavy-duty truck lift safety
A heavy-duty shop can be a dangerous place. And that’s especially true when there’s a 25,000-plus-lb. vehicle over your head. Heavy-duty lifts are a crucial part of any shop, but considering the risk involved in raising such loads and working under them, it’s clear that it’s incredibly important to make sure that they are maintained
Truck brake fade: Why it happens and what you can do to minimize it
You apply the brakes and the truck stops. Simple. Until it’s not. Just about every truck driver is going to experience brake fade, which is most accurately and scientifically described as “the condition in which the thermal capacity of the braking system has been exceeded and the system operates at reduced effectiveness.” More to the
Prepare for a faster pace of change in the truck tire industry
Let’s take a look at four areas in which change is taking place in the commercial tire industry: consolidation among freight carriers, government regulations, final mile delivery and electric trucks. Freight consolidation In 2017, there were approximately 50 announced mergers among freight carriers. Estimates are that there is in excess of $10 billion (a 33%
Fighting moisture intrusion in refrigerated trailers
“Moisture intrusion in refrigerated trailers impacts thermal performance through the degradation of insulating foam quality, increases in thermal conductivity and potential weight gain,” says Chris Lee, vice president of engineering at Great Dane Trailers. “Outgassing, in particular, causes moisture intrusion into foam cells, degrading the insulation’s value and leading to as much as a 30%
PeopleNet releases new in-cab display
PeopleNet has released the PeopleNet Display.5 (PD.5), an Android-powered fixed-mount in-cab display. The PeopleNet Display.5 gives customers the option to implement a ruggedized display that enables them to comply with the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate as well as leverage other applications such as navigation and in-cab scanning. Through PeopleNet’s Managed Mobility service, fleets can
Onsite, en-route outsourced trailer maintenance: Is it the answer?
Trailers, trailers, trailers! Trailer builds are going up like drive-in movies of the ’50s, and with the world of online buying and overnight deliveries increasing demand for freight and storage, the demands for trailer maintenance, annual inspections and roadside DOT compliance is more important than ever. Most fleets are not investing in brick-and-mortar maintenance facilities,
SmartDrive highlights transportation industry trends, best practices
SmartDrive Systems concluded the second of its customer conferences that focused on shared learning and collaboration amongst transportation industry leaders. Many of the conference sessions focused on best practices in transportation safety, with an emphasis on the use of video-based safety and analytics to minimize risk and enhance operational efficiencies by improving driver behavior. Customers
