A&R Logistics is staying ahead of the curve
“We’re growing fast to accommodate the expansion in U.S. manufacturing,” says Scot McQuilkin, vice president of maintenance at A&R Logistics. “However, we need to make sure our growth is smart. We need to meet customers’ requirements and exceed their expectations by staying ahead of the curve without cutting corners, so we’re making substantial strategic investments
ATRI: The driver shortage is the trucking industry’s biggest concern
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), a not-for-profit trucking industry research institute, unveiled its top ten industry issues report, headed by the driver shortage in the top spot. The significant need for qualified drivers to meet the nation’s growing freight demand surged six spots in the annual survey to top the list of concerns this
Lytx RAIR compliance services adds HOS, CSA functionality
Lytx RAIR compliance services has added new functionality and a more streamlined workspace to make managing fleet hours-of-service (HOS) and Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) compliance more comprehensive and efficient, and reducing violation risk easier, in advance of the upcoming ELD Mandate. Lytx RAIR compliance services currently audits more than 8 million electronic and paper logs
BlackBerry, Fleet Complete announce partnership
BlackBerry and Fleet Complete announced that they have entered into a reselling partnership that will expand Fleet Complete’s current fleet tracking and monitoring solution. The expanded solution enables better asset capacity management for carriers, allowing for digital freight brokering, and incorporates the environmental conditions of trailers and containers in a single interface, the companies said.
To perform maintenance in-house or outsource? That is the question.
Historically, fleets have weighed the benefits of doing in-house maintenance versus outsourced maintenance. As equipment has become more sophisticated and complex, it has changed the decision-making process. Warranties and OEMs “We use Volvo trucks and we use Volvo dealers around the country because we have purchased extended warranty programs,” began Peter Nativo, director of maintenance
An application-focused approach to ELD selection
To help fleets manage their drivers in the field, Telogis, a Verizon co., has made significant upgrades to its Telogis WorkPlan suite of mobile applications that manage a commercial driver’s day including their federally mandated hours of service (HOS). Through WorkPlan’s HOS module, drivers are now capable of selecting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s
How Melton Truck Lines improves operations, enhances safety
“We don’t make equipment decisions without taking financial considerations into account, but we always look first at the safety and driver benefits a technology may offer,” says Russ Elliott, senior vice president of operations for Melton Truck Lines. “ROI is important but it’s not generally our first concern. “It’s not getting any easier to find
FleetComplete acquires BigRoad
Fleet Complete has announced the acquisition of BigRoad, a provider of hours-of-service (HOS) and regulatory compliance solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. BigRoad was founded to address the new HOS regulations imposed on the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry. The company’s mobile HOS application, BigRoad Mobile App, is the most downloaded HOS app
Idling: The law and practicality
Information from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) regarding truck idling laws recently came across my desk, and I thought it might be a good time for a reminder about the problems excessive diesel engine idling can cause. ATRI continues to update and maintain a listing of state and local idling regulations on its
Optimize routes, save money
So, you run a logistics and distribution fleet and are juggling the rising cost of fuel and equipment—and equipment utilization—as well as a variety of other issues that have left you trying to figure out the best way to optimize your resources. You are not alone. These days most major carriers are focusing on becoming
