Transforming truck data into results with telematics solution
To maintain swift operations, one of the most essential parts of a fleet manager’s role is evaluating the operational metrics and equipment trends that help determine the circumstances under which problems are occurring. Having access to the numbers doesn’t act as a standalone solution. Everyone has piles of data, but it’s how the data is
Southco’s new C2 lever latch offers auto-relock functionality
Southco has introduced the newest product in its successful C2 series of lever latches, with a new push to lock option that incorporates an auto-relock feature. With customizable features, versatile locking styles and a streamlined industrial appearance, the push to lock C2 Lever Latch provides upgraded functionality that can be used to demonstrate compliance with industry
DRIVE partners with Babcox Media for upcoming Drive Expo
DRIVE has announced that Babcox Media will be the Official Media Sponsor of DRIVE’s EXPO this summer. This four-day industry event will take place August 25-28 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This alliance brings together the largest coaching and management training company in North America, DRIVE, with the automotive aftermarket industry
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
Enriched data programs will improve trucking fleet operations
Truck drivers and fleets are no strangers to the sense of urgency that comes with the demand of completing deliveries in a timely manner. The strain on the supply chain stemming from the continued driver shortage, as well as the notable increase in consumer demand (a byproduct of the buying medium of choice shifting to
Combating Corrosion – How trailer makers are preventing moisture from leading to higher trailer costs and shorter service life!
Combating corrosion on both sides of the trailer flooring is the answer, and only one trailer flooring manufacturer continues to innovate and bring new types of flooring and floor saving solutions to market each year!
Mild recession scenario considered in commercial vehicle market forecasting
According to ACT’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, while ACT Research still believes a soft landing is the US economy’s most likely path, the potential for a mild recession is becoming an increasingly compelling alternative. “We find ourselves in a turbulent environment, where still significant positive and increasingly negative economic forces are crashing
Why tire data matters even with automatic inflation
Telematics offer fleets quantifiable savings, arguably none more so than with tire costs. Along with drivers and fuel, tires rank in the top tier of costs incurred by fleets. Maintaining proper inflation of those tires can reduce those costs by extending tire life by 10% or more and protecting tire casing integrity for retreading. Proper
The reinvention of truck collision prevention
It doesn’t take too much to distract us from a task at hand. A loud sound, brightly colored billboard, or text notification can be all it takes to grab a driver’s attention. In fact, distracted driving is the number one cause of automotive collisions. Of course, even professional truck drivers, who strive for accident-free operation,
When things go wrong in truck maintenance: Five ways for instant access to protocols, documents
We confound maintenance by believing the equipment doesn’t need repairing if it is working -but that’s not true. Maintenance is essential for any fleet management success. In light of the recent sequence of events, predictive maintenance has become the need of the hour. Companies are focusing on reducing downtime as they cost more than any
