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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

After truck driver John Doe hooked up to a trailer the kingpin connection proved to be non secure. Was it the driver's fault?

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

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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

semi-trucks driving on a highway during a rainstorm

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

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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

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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

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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

Montgomery, Texas-based owner-operator Clayton Driskill, shown with his 2018 Kenworth W900L, is optimistic about the prospect of growing his business in the coming years.

Third generation Stuckey seeking to revive original roadside oasis

Stephanie Stuckey, the granddaughter of Stuckey's founder Sylvester Stuckey and current CEO of the company, is on a quest to revive the iconic company that was sold the year before she was born.

August 12, 2021

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Using navigation systems to boost safety, efficiency

While commercial navigation systems are helpful for keeping truck drivers on legal routes, certain systems also give fleets more utility to not only get drivers where they need to go, but also help the driver avoid potentially dangerous situations.

August 5, 2021

Setting achievable goals key to improving drivers' miles per gallon

Driver training platforms that focus on fuel efficiency often pit apples against oranges.

July 29, 2021

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Using telematics to improve maintenance practices

One way to help control maintenance costs is for fleets to mitigate the chances of unscheduled roadside maintenance. Marco Encinas with Teletrac Navman said fleets can use telematics to help keep unscheduled maintenance in check.

July 22, 2021

semi truck being towed

Preventable or Not

Trucker's gambit leads to bridge strike — preventable or not?

Trucker John Doe reroutes after missing a turn. His new path leads under a bridge. He appears to have enough clearance, but it will be close.

July 21, 2021

Trucker John Doe assessed the situation and believed he would have enough bridge clearance, though it would be close. Perhaps too close?

Oil sampling offers insights into engine health

There are more benefits to engine oil sampling than just evaluating how far you can push drain intervals.

July 15, 2021

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New Texas law deals blow to Reptile Theory

The law strikes a blow against plaintiff’s attorneys who have used the Reptile Theory to go after trucking companies for large verdicts during a trial, regardless of whether the trucking company was at fault for the accident.

July 8, 2021

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Used truck market 'completely nuts'

Through the first five months of 2021, four to six year-old trucks at auction are 80% ahead of the same period last year, by far the highest pricing in the six years J.D. Power has been tracking it.

July 1, 2021

Used trucks at auction

Preventable or Not

Corner squeezes driver into barrier—was this crash preventable?

Truck driver John Doe tried to avoid a head-on crash but grazed a concrete barrier. Was this accident preventable?

June 29, 2021

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Driver regulations

Drug and alcohol violations in 2021 outpacing 2020 numbers through first quarter

FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has been in effect since January 2020. If the number of violations in 2021 keeps up at its pace through the first three months, there will be considerably more violations this year than in 2020.

June 24, 2021

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Extending engine oil drains could be as simple as opening the owner's manual

Depending on engine OEM and duty cycle, recommended drain intervals have skyrocketed by more than 300% over the 25,000 mile benchmark.

June 17, 2021

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Schneider is the only carrier that operates a single-rail cross-border intermodal solution and has rapidly grown its intermodal market share of cross-border freight between the United States and Mexico, while setting industry benchmarks in speed, security and reliability on the CPKC rail network.

Business booming at the border: Schneider slashing transit time, boosting market share with rail partnership

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Truckload market recovery slows amid freight volatility

Trump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must know

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Trucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlook

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