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Perspectives: Page 33

Business
Great fuel economy requires time and sometimes money
When it comes to achieving great fuel economy, spending time investigating options is as important as spending money.
November 30, 2022
driver filling up a diesel fuel tank
Battery electric
How to return a rental without filling it up
I hadn’t planned on renting an electric car. In fact, I didn’t realize that was even an option.
November 28, 2022
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited
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Recruiting & retention
How company culture can prevent cargo theft 'inside jobs'
The pandemic and remote work have been hard on fleets, and hard on crime syndicates too. Unfortunately, these gangs are highly motivated and may adopt new tactics. Here's how experts say you can cut the risk of cargo theft with focus on company culture.
November 27, 2022
an open shipping container
Battery electric
Electric truck owner left feeling like a turkey on Thanksgiving
A new electric pickup owner runs afoul on Thanksgiving in this fictional account that may not be so far off the mark.
November 25, 2022
Ain't easy going green. Electric pickups offer plenty of tire-shredding torque so long as you remember to charge them up especially when it's cold out.
Perspectives
Self-driving trucks will be traveling highways soon—and operating more safely than human drivers
Autonomous trucks are ideal candidates for highway driving because unlike bustling city traffic 'there are a limited number of actions required.'
November 23, 2022
Perspectives
Intelligent automation stands to deliver bigger gains as data mining progresses
Intelligent automation is advanced machine-learning technology that can be implemented into software and mobile apps used by all supply chain professionals creating a connected and efficient network between 3PLs, factors, carriers, shippers and drivers.
November 16, 2022
Government affairs
Trucking makes a D.C. Christmas a local affair
Cargo Transporters teamed up with the town of Newton, N.C., and Choose Outdoors to bring a "Whistle Stop" of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to the community.
November 16, 2022
whistle stop
Workforce
Giving back: help a trucker this holiday season
If your company volunteers or donates during the holidays, it’s worth considering partnering with an organization that recognizes and helps truckers during the holiday season.
November 15, 2022
Sign says 'thank you truck drivers'
Alternative power
Trucking immersion therapy
My hat is off to those who drive 600 miles a day, five days a week. We don’t pay them enough for what they do to get us our materials.
November 11, 2022
wind farm
Recruiting & retention
How to recruit and retain drivers under the age of 35
Fleets must walk the walk to appeal to the next generation of drivers.
November 10, 2022
young female truck driver
Perspectives
Increase driver safety with high-visibility clothing
Commercial drivers are often at risk coming and going from their vehicles in busy traffic. High visibility clothing can get them noticed and keep them safe.
November 9, 2022
All Seasons Uniforms high visibility clothing
Battery electric
Elon Musk's electric Semi takes the Pepsi Challenge
How does Tesla's Semi get more than twice the average range of every other commercial truck at a similar curb weight? Or does it?
November 7, 2022
Tesla electric Semi
Business
Fleets can go green before ordering electric trucks
Trucking companies can consider many ways to take action in decreasing their carbon footprint on this spectacular earth.
November 4, 2022
man walking through a landfill
Perspectives
Three key benefits of monitoring and reporting fleet sustainability
Sustainability expert Ray Hatch, president and CEO of Quest Resource Management Group, reveals the benefits of monitoring and reporting fleet sustainability efforts.
October 26, 2022
fleet recycling and sustainability
Workforce
Desires and dysfunction: Root causes of driver dissatisfaction
Dysfunction stemming from poor physical and mental health include chronic loneliness, compulsive spending and poor coping skills when faced with disrespect and the desires for more pay, home time and respect seem to be a consequence.
October 26, 2022
truck driver angry on the phone
Perspectives
EV fires bring on tough new lessons in firefighting
Taking on EV fires can mean leaving behind that strong impulse to actually extinguish the blaze.
October 21, 2022
firefighters extinguishing a car fire
Alternative power
The manure supply chain
There is a learning curve with all technologies and it is fundamental to how things are made better.
October 20, 2022
horses and buggy
Perspectives
Keeping brakes in top shape reduces risk and costly downtime
Top techs at Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services offer advice on keeping brakes up and running to increase safety and avoid costly out-of-service violations.
October 19, 2022
Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services brakes tech
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