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Perspectives: Page 21

Maintenance
4 key maintenance areas to analyze for improvement
Making data-driven decisions enables fleet managers to optimize maintenance schedules and enhance the overall performance of the fleet.
June 23, 2023
Cream O Land, Linden, N.J.
Battery electric
So much hinges on EV battery spec'ing and lifecycle management
Studying EV battery chemistry, energy density and lifecycle management will pay off in the long run.
June 23, 2023
Don't be afraid to ask questions. There's a lot riding on an electric truck battery. Knowing more about it and your options will leave you better positioned in the long run. A SEA Electric truck chassis from 2022 ACT Expo is shown above.
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Alternative power
How green is your valley?
The argument that zero-emission vehicles are somehow playing a shell game on where the emissions occur, and that particularly electricity from burning coal is somehow buried in the life cycle emissions, is not supported by the data.
June 22, 2023
PepsiCo Tesla Semi
Regulations
Beyond the basics of human decency
If we're relying on the government to instill the value of human decency and provide drivers access to bathrooms, our industry is in big trouble.
June 20, 2023
Employees only sign
Business
Insurance renewal tips for trucking fleets
There’s no quick fix for discounted rates or to be viewed as a safe fleet by your insurance company, but there are things carriers can do to set up long-term successes.
June 20, 2023
box truck in an accident with a car
Pay and benefits
Trucking companies can help drivers lower health-related costs
With trucking being one of unhealthiest occupations, trucking companies should look into providing better employer-paid health insurance policies to recruit and retain drivers.
June 14, 2023
medical tools, calculator, and clipboard with health insurance paper on it
Perspectives
ThompsonGas demonstrates exemplary use cases for propane
ThompsonGas enjoys fleet savings with propane plus a more reliable fuel supply during hurricane season.
June 13, 2023
Thompson Gas Propane Truck
Alternative power
Diesel trucks forever
The Navy's move from diesel to nuclear power has many parallels to trucking’s move toward zero-emission powertrains.
June 13, 2023
Diesel Boats Forever plague
Safety & Compliance
Oral fluid testing a significant shift in the drug screening landscape
Adding oral fluid testing as a second specimen type gives trucking companies more flexibility.
June 7, 2023
man getting an oral swab from a nurse
Regulations
Doomsday emissions regulations
Strong-arm emission regulations enacted on doomsday theories won't clean the air.
June 5, 2023
Scene of an apocalypse
Driver management
Custom driver apps: build, buy or rent?
Each fleet has unique specifications for custom apps that will give their drivers a personalized driving experience, yet many fleets are left wondering how they can get a custom app that will meet their evolving needs for an affordable price.
June 2, 2023
truck driver using his phone
Perspectives
Managing risk in the trucking industry
Risk management in trucking starts with knowing key factors of vulnerability and then implementing proven solutions.
May 31, 2023
Alternative power
Trains and trucks
Rail and trucks are both competitors and partners in moving freight, complicating a relationship between the two, as neither wants to lose marketshare to the other, yet both are facing a similar need to quickly evolve.
May 31, 2023
a semi and a train
Technology
Road safety is getting worse, but AI-enabled tech can help
Despite years of progress, road safety is getting worse with traffic deaths reaching a 16-year high in 2021. More than 3,700 of the fatal crashes involved large trucks.
May 29, 2023
semi truck in an accident
Cybersecurity
Pentesting: a cyber-disaster prevention strategy for trucking companies
Many companies in the trucking industry would be wise to stress their security measures through a process called penetration testing (pentesting).
May 26, 2023
Cyber attack
Business
Developing winning partnerships: a guide for implementing small fleet trucking solutions
The staggering majority of U.S. freight is being moved by smaller trucking companies.
May 25, 2023
semi on the highway
Workforce
2023 Best Fleets to Drive For: key findings in operational strategy
How a driver perceives the day-to-day experience working for a company can significantly impact their overall well-being and satisfaction with their employer.
May 21, 2023
semi on a tow truck hook
Perspectives
The reluctant exponent
There are no silver bullet replacements for diesel vehicles, so new zero-emission technologies will be tuned to specific duty cycles.
May 19, 2023
hydrogen zero emissions sign
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Business
Former Montgomery Transport trucks, trailers, other assets up for auction
Late-model Peterbilt 579s, flatbed trailers, shop equipment and more are on the auction block until Tuesday, Feb. 3. Also: Pilot raising money for American Heart Association; new truck parking in Arizona.
With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.
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Alternative power
Pilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 states
Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. announced today that it will implement a Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge to help offset the rising regulatory and compliance costs associated with operating in Washington and Oregon.
Business
Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge
Electronic Toll
Technology
Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers
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