Bypass the weigh station, not the data-sharing conversation
Fleet Equipment (FE) sat down with Doug Johnson to learn more about Drivewyze’s technology and his view of the ever-changing trucking data industry.
Geotab Connect live blog: Day 2 (Updated)
It’s time to get creative to boost fleet efficiency and productivity. We dive into Day 2 at Geotab Connect with that in mind.
Geotab Connect live blog: Day 1 (Updated)
Fleet Equipment is at Geotab Connect, on the exhibit floor, bouncing in and out of keynotes and panels, and interviewing Geotab’s executive team, phone in one hand, laptop in another to bring you the Geotab Connect live blog.
Solving the puzzle: Eagle Transport is using fleet management technology to put all the right pieces together
Primarily, Eagle Transport hauls raw milk from farms and plants to production facilities. The niche carrier also works with organic and smaller farms. In addition, it handles some loads of liquid sugar.
How Centurion Auto Logistics uses technology to provide the best possible service
For 45 years, Centurion Auto Logistics and its transportation entity, Centurion Auto Transport, have been focused on providing on-time, damage-free service to customers. Recently, the Jacksonville, Fla.-based company took a big forward-looking step to ensure it can continue to meet that goal by investing $6.8 million in its fleet and in management technology. “We added
Weigh stations, bypass evolve with technology-saving time and money
If you look at today’s big rig and compare it to a 2008 model, the technological advancements boggle the mind. The safety options alone make today’s truck able to literally drive itself. Similar major advancements have been made in weigh stations and bypass as well. The weigh station your father may have seen is a
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
How Fleetmaster Express is staying on top of technology, expanding its footprint
Using technology to its advantage is an operating philosophy that has served Fleetmaster Express well. Its stated goal—to remain at the forefront of technology to ensure loads are delivered timely and safely—is now even more important as the company grows and expands its service offerings and its operating footprint. Founded in 1987 with two tractor-trailers
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
USA Truck’s comprehensive approach to streamlining operations, improving retention and lowering costs
As one of the nation’s largest over-the-road truckload carriers, USA Truck is constantly on the lookout for ways to make life on the road less stressful and more productive for the approximately 1,750 drivers it employs. In many cases, that approach pays other dividends for the fleet as well. For many years, for example, USA
