The chassis as driver retention equipment
Manufacturers agree: Keeping drivers comfortable and engaged in their work means fleet managers should concentrate on the foundation of the truck—and that means spec’ing the chassis to keep drivers happy. “We have found that fatigue plays a huge part in keeping drivers or operators engaged while on the job,” says Ryan Breezee, Kenworth vocational marketing
Mack Trucks adds Apple CarPlay, updated seats to Mack Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite
Mack Trucks is adding Apple CarPlay for Mack infotainment and updated Mack Premium Comfort 2.0 seats in Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models. Both new features are now available for order. Once connected, Apple CarPlay displays functions like navigation, phone controls and music on the Mack infotainment system. Customers whose trucks are spec’d with the
Werner partners with Platform Science, Samsung
Platform Science says it has partnered with Samsung Electronics America to support fleet organizations which are providing drivers with ruggedized enterprise-level mobile devices, instead of having them use their own smartphone or rely on in-vehicle computers. Platform Science’s Remote Platform Management (RPM) and Samsung’s ruggedized tablets offer optimal mobility experience to Werner Enterprises, the companies
Rand McNally launches second generation of OverDryve Pro
Rand McNally has introduced OverDryve 8 Pro II, a new generation telematics device for drivers. The device can be used for navigating, playing SiriusXM radio, recording dash cam footage, hands-free calling and texting and browsing the web. The company says the OverDryve 8 Pro II features a new design including an 8-in. screen, and is
Lytx adds new A.I.-powered features to camera systems
Lytx has added several new technology capabilities to its camera systems that the company says build upon its ability to identify driving risk. The compay says the new technology allows drivers to be more proactive and accountable for their own improvement while giving management visibility and data to monitor and intervene if needed. Lytx says
ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index highlights tight supply-demand balance
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, with September data, showed a continuing tight trucking market, with volume and rate surges ongoing and driver availability deteriorating, ACT says. September’s Volume Index rose to 70.7 (SA), while Pricing hit 71.3, a two-year high. With capacity and driver availability in contraction territory, at 46.6 and 30.6,
Brooklyn Bedding launches TruckingMattress.com
Brooklyn Bedding recently launched TruckingMattress.com, a new online resource that makes the brand’s “fuel bucket bed” available on demand. The fuel bucket bed absorbs massive quantities of liquid in the event of an accidental fuel leak, the company says, adding that Brooklyn Bedding can roll pack and ship any mattress in a box to any
Electric auxiliary power units as truck driver retention equipment
The world has changed. The pandemic has seen to that. Your challenge continues to be ensuring that your truck drivers and equipment operators are safe and comfortable. That means your drivers could spend longer hours sitting in your parked trucks. “Even in our current situation, commerce continues to move; trucks and drivers are on the
Why outdated mobile technology is causing truck driver dissatisfaction
The inherent success of the trucking industry relies heavily on the technology that the driver is using. While transportation adopted mobile technology early in comparison to many other industries, today these tools are outdated and ineffective, making the drivers’ job harder instead of easier. Many companies have significant “technical debt” that’s accumulated over a long
Tips for getting drivers used to Level 2 automation
When any new technology that changes how a driver performs her job is introduced, it’s not uncommon to be met with some skepticism. So how are drivers reacting to today’s options of available Level 2 driving assistance? According to Tom DiSalvi, vice president of safety, driver training and compliance at Schneider, most drivers tend to
Remote truck driver training: Focus on what you want to teach
It’s easy to view a new process or technology as an all-or-nothing strategic move, but that’s not how remote driver training, for example, should be considered. “Don’t think of online training as something separate,” said Jane Jazrawy, co-founder and chief executive officer of CarriersEdge. “What you want to do is think of training as training.
How data can influence your best drivers to stick around
Every morning you grab your cup of coffee and scroll through your telematics dashboards, soaking up the fresh data and deciding how to put it to use today. Here’s something to consider: Every bit of data you have on your fleet can be relevant to driver retention and recruitment. Your drivers are concerned about the
