Mark Sargent and Bill Watters with Syntec Industries showed off the company’s new steering wheels, manufactured in Italy, at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Click here for FE Video coverage from the show.
Relationships, gradual change and smart change management strategies all play a role.
The most surprising finding about what equipment and technology the Best Fleets to Drive For have in common was that it wasn't really about specific equipment or technology. The better question to ask was how the Best Fleets to Drive For use equipment and technology in ways that make them successful. That was the clear differentiator when speaking with Jane Jazrawy, chief executive officer of CarriersEdge—the company that produces the Best Fleets to Drive For program, which recognizes the for-hire fleets providing exceptional workplace experiences for their company drivers and independent contractors.
Demonstrating their understanding at every station, the highly skilled technicians took pride in their work.
Click! It’s the sound of safety. As soon as the driver pulls the door closed, the seat belt should be buckled. It should be automatic, a habit of muscle memory built over time, especially with highly trained commercial drivers. But it’s not automatic. A recent study by Verizon Connect indicated that more than 10% of
A look at the increased visibility that camera visions systems can offer.
A delivery truck that runs stop-and-start routes in the city is going to need its brakes checked more often than an on-highway truck.
As truck technology evolves, so should technician training practices.
Could 10W-30 and 5W-30 diesel engine oil be a reality? (Hint: They already are.)
Not only do you save on maintenance costs, but you may also cut down on fuel consumption by using engine brakes. It’s a win-win situation!
The ones sitting in today’s classrooms will be the ones servicing tomorrow’s trucks.
