Understanding the cost of truck tire underinflation: An afternoon with P.S.I.
The price of gas steadily climbs along with consumer expectations in the growing market. Now, more than ever, fleet operators are depending on their trucks to get the job done right and in a timely manner. That cannot be done if your trailers are rolling on underinflated tires. Tire pressure plays an important role in
ATRI: Fuel costs top the list of trucking industry issues
The American Transportation Research Institute recently released its 18th annual Top Industry Issues report, identifying the leading industry concerns including fuel prices, the driver shortage, truck parking, driver compensation, the economy and for the first time, speed limiters. In a year that saw record-high fuel costs, fuel prices were ranked as the top industry concern,
Five facts you need to know about semi-truck insurance
If you use semi-trucks in your business, it’s crucial to insure them properly. This includes if you’re an owner-operator of a trucking business, an independent trucker, or your company owns or leases semis to transport goods. If you cross state lines as a for-hire transportation provider, you’re required to carry a commercial policy with at
Zonar Logs receives third party certification to comply with Canadian ELD mandate
Zonar has announced that its Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution, Zonar Logs, received third party certification from Transport Canada’s accreditation body, COMDriver, for use by Canadian fleets and federally regulated carriers crossing the U.S. and Canada border. For fleets that travel across the U.S.-Canada border, full enforcement of the Canadian ELD mandate begins on January 1, 2023. In addition to
Pre-Trip planning for safe truck driving
In 2020, IIHS reported that a total of 2,974 of 53,890 fatal crashes involving passenger vehicles were caused by distractions ranging from daydreaming and text-messaging to eating and rubbernecking. In 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported that least one driver-related factor was recorded for 33 percent of the large truck drivers in fatal
Why freight broker bonds are necessary for your trucking business
Every freight broker requires a surety bond to run its business. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) wants freight companies to hold the surety bond because it ensures that shippers and carriers dealing with a freight company can get payments promptly. The bond also prevents fraud and supply chain disruptions. In short, any company
Trucker Tools adds Simple Truck to shipment tracking platform
Trucker Tools announced an agreement with technology and services provider Simple Truck that will enable access to real-time truck location data from Simple Truck ELD units within the Trucker Tools Smart Capacity carrier and capacity management platform. Simple Truck has over 4,000 of its devices installed and operating with independent owner operators and small truckload
Geotab Integrated Solution for Ford vehicles now compatible with Geotab Drive ELD app
Geotab Inc. has announced that vehicles equipped with Geotab Integrated Solution for Ford are now compatible with the company’s Geotab Drive electronic logging device (ELD) app, allowing drivers to record their Hours of Service (HOS) status and complete vehicle inspections from their tablet or smartphone. The news comes on the heels of Geotab Drive gaining
Three ways truck technology can tackle seasonal challenges, driver shortages
While the U.S. driver shortage has plagued the transportation industry for years, ongoing pandemic-induced global supply chain disruptions, compounded by the ecommerce boom and an increasingly aging trucker population, has exacerbated this issue to now crisis levels. In fact, the American Trucking Association estimates the truck driver shortage could grow to 100,000 by 2023, an
Isaac Instruments ELDs certified in Canada
Isaac Instruments has received mandatory third-party certification in Canada for its electronic logging devices (ELDs). The formal certification from FPInnovations on behalf of Transport Canada comes after months of evaluation and testing of Isaac’s ELD solution that automatically tracks hours-of-service requirements. Canada’s ELD mandate went into effect on June 12, but provinces and territories are
