ELD Mandate Presents Opportunity to Boost Fuel Efficiency, Technology Vendors Say
Complying with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device mandate may create new expenses for new adopters of the technology, but the devices also could generate fuel savings for carriers depending on the type of system they deploy and how they use the data.
Fuel Economy in Focus
For many fleets, onboard telematics has become an indispensable tool in the never-ending quest to improve fuel economy.
Some Small Carriers Embrace Glider Kits to Avoid Costs of Emissions Systems
Like some other small trucking firms, Old Forge Services of Mogadore, Ohio, has turned to glider kits to reduce maintenance expenses and downtime.
Fleets Take Do-It-Yourself Approach to Solar-Panel Installation
Solar panel manufacturers said they have worked to make their products easy to deploy, and several fleets said they have opted to install the panels themselves.
Solar Solutions
A growing number of fleets are turning to an alternative energy source — the sun — to help meet the growing demand for power on board their trucks.
Fleets, Tech Vendors Parsing Data to Improve Driver Coaching, Safety
Modern trucking companies are swimming in data collected by their onboard technology and back-office software, but fleet managers are using a variety of strategies to utilize that information for driver coaching and other business improvements.
Mack Aims to Gain Market Share in the West
Mack Trucks is working to rebuild its Western presence and grow its Class 8 market share in the region with its latest models.
KPIs: Fleet Managers Watch Key Performance Indicators to Make Data-Driven Decisions, Improve Operations
If you don’t measure it, you can’t improve it. That old business adage may not apply in all cases, but it does capture the essense of a growing movement toward data-driven decision-making in trucking.
Dawn of the ELD Era
The arrival of the electronic logging device mandate later this year is widely expected to create significant ripple effects across the supply chain.
Powering Up: Fleets Investing in In-Cab Power for Driver Medical Devices
CPAP machines need a continuous source of power. This can be a challenge for drivers on the road, particularly as the required power draw on trucks has increased with the addition of onboard electronic control modules and drivers’ increased desire to operate the electrical components for comfort and enjoyment.