As operational challenges ramp up for trucking fleets, industry experts are finding that these challenges disproportionately impact smaller fleets. Increasing insurance costs, maintenance costs, ongoing regulatory changes, road conditions, and driver recruitments are just a few major examples of hurdles that may slow future growth. Small fleets struggle more than their larger counter parts in
Read More...Even as diesel prices continue to gradually decrease, the elevated risk of fuel theft persists. Fuel is one of the largest operating costs for fleets, and trucking companies can’t afford to lose money to stolen diesel. Fuel theft can take several forms. Thieves may target unattended commercial vehicles, or employees may make unauthorized fuel purchases
Read More...It’s an established fact that it costs more to fix a commercial vehicle on the side of the road than it does in a shop. Fleets are paying an increased cost for the repair service to come to the truck’s location. The mechanic often increases the rate as well because performing work on the side
Read More...Truck drivers and fleets are aware of the importance of CSA scores. While FMCSA can’t suspend a CDL license due to CSA scores, they can target drivers for interventions and levy heavy fines against them. This is why it’s critical for both owner-operators and company drivers to keep their CSA scores low. Drivers can follow
Read More...Many owner operators and small fleets discount telematics, as large fleets are often construed as the primary buyers. However, this doesn’t mean smaller operations can’t benefit from telematics. The data provides valuable feedback for drivers and fleets, regardless of size. Telematics solutions can track acceleration, driver speed, fuel economy, idling time and braking metrics. Telematics
Read More...Truck drivers spend so much time on the road that it can be difficult to find an opportunity to go to the gym. While some gyms are open 24 hours, there is a limited number available and they may not be convenient on any given route. Many truck drivers don’t want to pay for a
Read More...With Distracted Driving Month in full swing, fleets should use the month of April to identify and rectify common sources of distraction while behind the wheel. The leading and most obvious distraction is technology. Technology has made it easier than ever to stay connected with friends and family. Unfortunately, it has also led to a
Read More...Truck insurance is one of the top expenses for both large and small fleets. Fleet managers need to monitor insurance rates and coverage options and optimize their safety plans or risk overspending for coverage. Fleets should look at their business as an insurance underwriter would—is their risk level acceptable or are they a hazard waiting
Read More...Summer may seem like a safer time to drive than other seasons. It has no risk of wintry weather and is less rainy than in the spring or fall. However, high temperatures, vacation goers, and prolific roadside construction create unique hazards for commercial truck drivers. The following are several hazards truck drivers need to know
Read More...Nobody enjoys sitting in traffic, but congestion has a particularly burdensome effect on the trucking industry. Rapidly expanding metropolitan areas and mid-size cities create many of these slowdowns. Driver journeys last 29% longer in the following ten frequently traveled mid-size cities based on historical traffic patterns: Miami, FL Atlanta, GA Oakland, CA Arlington, TX Minneapolis,
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