DriverReach, JOBehaviors announce driver recruiting app integration
DriverReach, a maker of recruiting and retention management software, has integrated with JOBehaviors, a provider of assessment tools and analytics that help identify the best driver candidates. “The combination of the DriverReach Recruiting and Compliance Management System and the JOBehaviors assessment and analytics solution will make the process of hiring truck drivers more efficient for our
TruckLabs launches TripDynamics truck driver retention software
TruckLabs announced TripDynamics, a gamified software platform for driver engagement, real-time feedback and MPG performance measurement. TruckLabs says its software uses telematics, machine learning and cloud computing to create a fair and competitive means of measuring fuel efficiency associated with driver behaviors. According to the company, by categorizing driver performance by load type, equipment type,
Podcast: Driver training, retaining and the trucking industry’s ‘oral tradition’
The driver shortage is always a hot topic, and recruiting is only one piece of that; retaining is another. One overlooked aspect of retaining is in training—after all, the training process is the first impression drivers have of your company. To discuss this topic, today’s guest is Jane Jazrawy, co-founder of CarriersEdge. Jane talked about
Fleet profile: Safety is job one at Canada Cartage
For Tony Palmerio, national safety and compliance manager for Canada Cartage, running a tight ship when it comes to safety requires multiple mindsets. “We have to think in legal terms, which means if your safety program is not documented, it didn’t happen,” he said, “but that’s not all. We have to think like an insurance
How today’s vans are built for last mile delivery and driver comfort
Medium-duty truck sales have been skyrocketing following the spring 2020 crash that came alongside Covid-19, and a major factor in this market stature has been the rise of last mile delivery. The pandemic accelerated a trend that was already here: more online ordering and more same-day deliveries being promised by companies ranging from behemoth retailers
Peterbilt UltraLoft Sleeper now available on Model 567
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the availability of the Model 567 in an UltraLoft sleeper configuration. By optimizing the space available, the UltraLoft integral sleeper includes expansive storage and comfort features, including 8 ft. of headroom and 70 cu. ft. of overall storage, the company says. The UltraLoft also gives drivers the large upper and lower
Watch: How your data can influence your best truck drivers
Not only can data help to limit the time drivers are spending on the road, increasing driver satisfaction, it also helps fleets cut down on costs and improve customer satisfaction as well. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: If you’re using any
Helping fleets manage truck data privacy
For many businesses, overcoming the challenges of COVID-19 has meant implementing fleet management solutions and other new technologies to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. As many as 33% of small business owners indicated that they have implemented new systems to help secure their future success. But in order to ensure this success, privacy
Watch: Why isn’t your truck safety data making your fleet safer?
When used in the right way, your trucking data is one of your most valuable and powerful tools. But even if you have great data, your interpretation of that data can blind you from the truth. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video:
Trimble answers today’s top video telematics questions
Adoption of both outward- and inward-facing cameras for video telematics continues to roll large. As more cameras make their way into more trucks, more questions and use cases arise as fleet managers are given unprecedented visibility into the operation of their trucks. To find out how fleets are leveraging the latest in video telematics and
Peterbilt GM Jason Skoog talks next-gen 579 truck technology, fuel efficiency
The technology you can’t see in today’s trucks is just as important as the technology you can. The next-gen Peterbilt 579 first impression is striking—from the improved aerodynamic design that offers a 7% fuel efficiency gain over the previous iteration when spec’d with a PACCAR powertrain, according to the OEM, to the 15-in. digital driver
Watch: Moving the trust needle on cameras in trucks
There are few topics as divisive as the use of cameras in trucking, but both outward-facing cameras and in-cab video recording technology has come a long way over the years. A big part of using driver-facing cameras to your best advantage boils down to encouraging and working with the drivers rather than against them. Click
