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Perspectives: Page 31

Business
The long road to aerodynamics
Great ideas introduced at this year’s truck shows may have origins as far back as decades ago.
May 24, 2022
NASA flow testing truck
Perspectives
Best to cut emissions with a variety of powertrains because life happens
With grid issues and supply chain problems converging at once, it's just not smart to put all your eggs in one basket and bank on one clean powertrain choice like all-electric.
May 20, 2022
Quimby Hurricane Michael 2018 truck down
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Workforce
What does it take to become a successful female mentor in male-centric industries?
Finding mentors can be challenging for professional women, particularly younger women.
May 17, 2022
two women talking
Business
What gets measured gets managed
Instead of suffering through the pain and aggravation of running SAE/TMC Type II, III and IV testing for fuel economy, why not document and develop a SAE/TMC Type V fuel economy recommended practice?
May 16, 2022
man in service pit
Workforce
Starting a workplace savings plan for your trucking firm
When a fleet is starting its retirement savings plan, it must have a well-formulated game plan for the plan to successful.
May 14, 2022
putting change in a jar
Maintenance
Is your HVAC ready for summer?
Hot air blasting through the vents? Squealing? Funky odor? What's wrong with your AC system? Know the warning signs of failing parts, the common causes of a broken AC and how to fix it.
May 12, 2022
air conditioning controls
Alternative power
There’s no such concept as can’t
Focusing on the negative tends to be a losing argument.
May 11, 2022
Nikola trucks
Technology
TikTok could be a useful recruitment tool for trucking companies
The popular video app features content across a wide spectrum of interests, even trucking, and it could be a great tool for educating people about driving and interacting safely with tractor trailers on the road and the trucking lifestyle.
May 10, 2022
truck driver using his phone
Business
What's up with diesel prices?
Real businesspeople understand the economic benefits of becoming the low-cost producer of freight capacity.
May 10, 2022
trucks and fuel pumps
Business
How fleet managers can use data to save their company money
There may be a good number for trucks running 100,000 miles a year at around 70 cents per mile, but not every truck in the fleet will be operating at 70 cents.
May 10, 2022
truck being towed
Trucks
Spec’ing with a purpose
While it's fine to subscribe to standardization where possible, fleets need to weigh the costs and make experienced, fact-based decisions.
May 4, 2022
log truck
Technology
These are the good ol’ days for truck drivers, and they’re getting better
Mobile connectivity and digital workflows have changed the driver’s workday for the better.
May 3, 2022
driver using a tablet
Business
The ten percent solution
There are no average trucks, no average drivers and no average loads.
May 2, 2022
tractor roof fairings
eCommerce / Urban delivery
'Karens' shine spotlight on a fleet's customer service
Motor carriers have become an extension of a shipper's customer service.
May 1, 2022
screaming woman
eCommerce / Urban delivery
Crowdsourcing offers fleets a solution to driver shortages
Because they improve safety and reduce costs, crowdsourcing can be an extension for fleets looking to meet demand peaks and troughs.
April 28, 2022
package delivery person
Perspectives
How would overtime pay affect trucking safety?
Eliminating the FLSA exemption to deliver overtime pay to drivers would impact safety, but would the impact be positive or negative? Researchers have identified several factors that could shape the outcome.
April 25, 2022
employment law reg books
Perspectives
Overtime pay for employee drivers: Market benefits and drawbacks
Part 1 in this two-part series by three supply chain researchers features a review of how requiring motor carriers to pay overtime to over-the-road employee drivers could impact the trucking business. Part 2 follows with safety effects analysis.
April 25, 2022
trucking overtime accumulated
Perspectives
Clean diesel should turn out strong at ACT Expo
The Advanced Clean Transportation Expo is a haven for all-electric, fuel cell, natural gas and propane--so why not clean diesel?
April 20, 2022
Achates F-150 with engine
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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.
Business
Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M
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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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