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Fuel on Lockdown

5 ways technology can offer stronger protection against the risk of rising diesel prices Two years ago, the Celadon Group went on “lockdown mode” for fuel and toll costs, and drivers for the 3,000-truck Indianapolis-based company now have no choice but to comply. Celadon uses an automated ...

By Aaron Huff Published May 1, 2012

Technology

Making the latest technology developments work for your fleet Zero tolerance? It takes more than policy to remove cell phone distractions Before the sun rose on March 26, 2010, a semi-truck departed the left lane of southbound Interstate 65 near Munfordville, Ky. After crossing a 60-foot-wide median into ...

By Aaron Huff Published January 4, 2012

What’s Under Your Hood?

Routing engines needed to provide the intelligence move equipment efficiently Technology that serves up the mileages, routes, tolls, fuel prices and other data to a trucking enterprise is more than software – it is the engine for fleet automation and cost control. Straight out of the box, any such ...

By Aaron Huff Published April 1, 2011

Fuel Insurance

Carriers can use technology, strategy to combat volatile diesel prices In mid-December, crude oil prices appeared to settle into the $80- to $90-a-barrel range with fuel inventory high and demand generally low. And while diesel fuel prices are at a two-year high, the market fundamentals suggest ...

By Aaron Huff Published January 1, 2011

In the palm of your hands

Mobile computers become more versatile, personal and cost-effective for fleet management A customer calls with an urgent request: Move 10 truckloads from separate locations across the country to a central warehouse, and once the freight is sorted and cross-docked, transport the individual pallets and parcels to ...

By Aaron Huff Published July 1, 2010

Carriers prepare for new pre-employment screening era and more

The full picture Carriers prepare for new pre-employment screening era By Aaron Huff Carriers soon will be able to access a driver’s crash and inspection history from the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is making this data available for its ...

By CCJ Staff Published May 1, 2010