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Maintenance
Troubleshooting aftertreatment woes starts early
Fleets that count on a dash light or wait for a failure to occur to work on the system are setting themselves up for an expensive repair.
November 26, 2021
Economic trends
What to expect with diesel prices in the coming months
Depending on the severity of the upcoming winter, diesel prices could continue to increase for the next few months. Prices are expected to fall in 2022, however, as refineries increase production.
November 18, 2021
Equipment controls
Ryder, Georgia Tech team up to study impact of autonomous trucking
The researchers’ Autonomous Transfer Hub Network and optimization models significantly reduced the number of miles driven with empty trailers, which accounts for a large part of the cost reduction.
November 12, 2021
Technology
ELD compliance at stake with 3G sunsetting just months away
FMCSA is warning fleets to act fast to make sure their ELDs are not reliant on 3G cell networks with sunsetting beginning in February. In addition to ELDs, carriers' telematics and camera systems could also be affected by the 3G shutdown.
November 5, 2021
Maintenance
Coolant checkup warranted as winter driving season approaches
There was a 93-degree temperate range from two of the hottest and coldest spots in the U.S. this week. Is your coolant up to the challenge?
October 28, 2021
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Preventable or Not
Trucker clipped by distracted driver. Was this crash preventable?
Distracted driver finds himself in trucker Doe's path and slams into the driver's side fender. Was it preventable?
October 25, 2021
Equipment controls
What's it like from the pilot seat of an autonomous truck?
Ruben Cardenas, safety driver for autonomous truck startup Plus, is both active driver and emergency fail-safe for the system when the truck is operating in autonomous mode.
October 21, 2021
Alternative power
Highway funding, infrastructure challenges await as EVs become more popular
An already struggling Highway Trust Fund will face more shortfalls without some kind of use-tax on electric cars and trucks. As the U.S. moves toward more electric vehicles, the country will have to address its current electricity infrastructure.
October 14, 2021
Equipment controls
Experts say driverless trucks likely decades away, 'like going to the moon'
While the march toward true Level 5 technology will be long the safety benefits of autonomous-like driver assistance features have been immediate.
October 7, 2021
Business
How a sleeper upgrade boosts one owner-op's quality of life, business
Independent owner-operator Debbie Desiderato won the TransFIX My Rig driver appreciation sweepstakes for a sleeper makeover. She talks about how the upgrade improves her life on the road and her bottom line in this week's 10-44 webisode.
September 30, 2021
Maintenance
Benefits of synthetic engine oils include fuel economy gains, reduced maintenance
Aside from diesel fuel, engine oil might be the most critical fluid in a truck because it influences two of the top three equipment-related costs for fleets: fuel and maintenance.
September 23, 2021
Preventable or Not
Trailer breaks loose and sets sail. Was this preventable?
Truck driver John Doe hooked up to a trailer but missed a critical step that could have prevented an accident.
September 23, 2021
Alternative power
How fleets can adapt to inevitable proliferation of electric, alt-fuel trucks
With electrification of the U.S. commercial vehicle market imminent, the total cost of ownership of electric trucks is falling. There are also other opportunities available to fleets to help reduce the initial cost of purchasing electric trucks.
September 16, 2021
Business
Preparedness, communication key to mitigating the effects of a weather event on fleets and maximizing opportunity
Carriers can predict seasonality, but planning for a natural disaster takes more forethought, especially when it comes to servicing customers while potentially taking on good-paying relief and recovery work.
September 9, 2021
Workforce
Driver engagement, tech tools assist with recruiting, retention efforts
Three truck drivers participating in a recent Transflo webinar talked about how communication, honesty and transparency can help fleets recruit and retain good drivers. Transflo's Doug Schrier also talks about tech the company is offering to help drivers.
September 2, 2021
Preventable or Not
Flatbed driver blindsided at intersection. Preventable or not?
A driver attempts to head off a flatbed truck before it completes a right turn. Could the trucker have avoided an accident?
August 31, 2021
Maintenance
Holy moly: Proper grease compounds critical in lube application
Moly particles are solid additives that are normally larger than the fluid film developed by the base oil in a high-speed bearing. The higher the relative linear speed, the lower the viscosity required to provide an adequate lubrication film.
August 26, 2021
Business
Owner-ops, small-fleet owners optimistic about business prospects down the road
Several small-fleet owners and owner-ops at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show last month were encouraged by the ongoing strong freight market and felt good times would continue in the coming years. They were, however, wary of looming electrification.
August 19, 2021
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