Qualcomm and RAIR collaborate to enhance HOS
The two companies have collaborated to enhance the value of Qualcomm Hours of Service by offering more robust auditing and analysis of HOS data, which can be captured electronically or on paper. This allows fleets more options to manage their compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours of service regulations.
Solutions for a changing industry
Recently, at the TMW Systems TransForum 2010, David W. Wangler, president and CEO of TMW Systems, talked about the challenges facing the trucking industry and the solutions that information technology (IT) can provide. According to Wangler, “It’s estimated that more than 300,000 Class 8 trucks have left the market and additions to fleets are still
Rand McNally, DriverTech announce major partnership
Rand McNally TruckPC, powered by DriverTech, utilizes Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute TND truck navigation on DriverTech’s secure, industry-tested, on-board computing platform. TruckPC provides a comprehensive system to manage assets and optimize profitability for fleets of all sizes.
What is the proper vehicle condition report (VCR) process?
Stuart suggests: Ensure that your process is working. You’ll need a VCR at the end of each tour of duty (according to FMCSA 396.11-396.13, which can be viewed at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules). Understand the requirements and make sure there is a plan for the end of each day, the end of a trip or the close of
Why should you keep a VCR book in the truck?
Stuart Comments: Ever look in a truck to try to find the copy of the vehicle condition report (VCR) to sign? At one dollar per minute, you could be spending big money to hunt down and sign the document required for the next driver to review and sign (DOT pre-trip). Not being able to find
Traditional practices work for petroleum fleet
Kane Transport has been providing reliable, safe and
on-time petroleum hauling services for more than six decades
Spec’ing for operational advantages
Making effective choices for tires and wheels, and the value of using onboard inflation systems
Insurance needs maintenance
Insurance, according to Webster, is protection against future loss.
Adequate pressure
Most fleet managers understand the importance of maintaining tires at specified pressures, but they may not realize just how many of their fleet’s tires are out of spec.
EOBRs: Continued dialogue
Vehicle onboard technology has much to offer trucking fleets.