Autonomous Vehicles: When Will They Truly Arrive?

We’ve been hearing buzz about autonomous cars for almost a century now, with the dreams of a self-driving car for everyday use showing up in fictional accounts of the future in the 1930’s. As we saw the promises of other once far-fetched inventions come to fruition, we’ve continued to wait for the reality of an autonomous vehicle. Each year it

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How Proper Vehicle Maintenance Improves Fuel Efficiency

Fuel costs are a major cost of doing business when operating a fleet of any size. Purchasing new vehicles can significantly reduce fuel cost, but can be prohibitive as a capital investment. Most fleet managers are unable to replace their entire fleet and may continue to operate older vehicles for some time. This means that proper maintenance to improve and maintain

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What Fleet Managers Should Expect In 2016

It’s 2016. The nation will elect a new president. Apple may – according to market analysts – become the first $800 billion company. What will the year ahead look like for trucking fleets? Here are a few predictions: 1. The Driver Shortage Will Continue The need to find qualified drivers, particularly for long-haul operations, will continue to be an issue

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Americans Love Truckers

Driving a truck is a demanding job. Truckers spend long hours away from their loved ones, piloting massive vehicles through dangerous conditions. But take heart, truck drivers. Most Americans think very highly of you. A poll commissioned in the late summer of 2015 by the American Trucking Association found that most people consider truck drivers among the safest on the

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5 Steps to Start Your Fleet Safety Program

A good fleet safety program is one of the most important aspects of maintaining your trucking fleet. And as any good fleet safety manager can tell you, the benefits of this program go far beyond simply avoiding accidents. Besides saving significant money by reducing the costs associated with accidents, a solid safety program can have some fairly beneficial long-term effects. 

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