Benefits of Telematics in Vocational Truck Fleets

Benefits of Telematics in Vocational Truck Fleets

Vocational truck fleets are anything but cookie cutter, and their needs vary by vehicle type and industry. From construction to field service to food and beverage and beyond, each fleet has specific needs that can be helped through the use of a telematics solution....
ELD Compliance for Small Fleets

ELD Compliance for Small Fleets

Large, interstate fleet operators have been considering the pending  requirement for electronic logging devices (ELDs) since the rule’s adoption in 2015. Meanwhile, smaller local fleets may be procrastinating on how to implement technology and how to decide on a...
House Rejects One of Two Anti-ELD Measures

House Rejects One of Two Anti-ELD Measures

UPDATE: Late in the evening of Sept. 6, the amendment sponsored by Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX)– which sought to prevent funding of the electronic logging device rule for almost one year– was voted down on the House floor, 246-173.  Being the less deliberative...
Hurricane Irma Could Wipe out 400,000 Vehicles

Hurricane Irma Could Wipe out 400,000 Vehicles

As many as 400,000 vehicles in Florida will need to be replaced as a result of Hurricane Irma, including as many as 11,000 fleet vehicles, according to Cox Automotive. When added to the damage inflicted by Hurricane Harvey in southeastern Texas, Smoke estimates that...
Trump Administration Streamlines Self-Driving Guidelines

Trump Administration Streamlines Self-Driving Guidelines

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao released a new set of voluntary federal guidelines for autonomous vehicles on Sept. 12 — a move the Trump administration said will make federal regulatory processes “more nimble to help match the pace of private sector...
Safety Tip: 12 Maintenance Mistakes to Avoid

Safety Tip: 12 Maintenance Mistakes to Avoid

A commitment to preventive maintenance is crucial for driver safety. According to Pep Boys, 12 of the most common maintenance mistakes that drivers make are: Ignoring the check-engine light. The longer you wait, the higher the repair costs could become. Not checking...