In a 9-0 decision handed down this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that freight brokers can be sued under state law for negligently hiring unsafe motor carriers. The decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC eliminates a federal preemption shield the broker industry ... Read More »
The EPA has proposed a major change that could bring long-awaited relief to truck fleets, farmers, diesel equipment operators, and anyone else who has ever watched a perfectly capable machine turn into a 5-mph lawn ornament because a DEF system got cranky. The agency announced ... Read More »
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Fleet managers face a severe shortage of skilled maintenance technicians today. Therefore, companies must invest heavily in workforce training programs. Fleetio recently announced its second annual technician scholarship program. This initiative partners with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. As a result, fifteen technicians ... Read More »
The Terrifying Physics of Runaway Wheels Nothing ruins your day like watching a dual wheel detach at highway speeds. A loose truck wheel bounces like a five-hundred-pound steel missile into oncoming traffic. In fact, wheel-off accidents trigger swift federal audits and massive legal bills. These ... Read More »
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Ditching the Clipboard for Good Nothing slows down your morning dispatch like a stack of illegible, grease-stained inspection papers. If you are still relying on traditional paper Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs), you are exposing your operation to unnecessary risk. The FMCSA finalized a major ... Read More »
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The Headache of Enforcing Safety Rules Every first-year manager quickly learns that constantly badgering drivers about safety ruins team morale. No driver wants to hear endless complaints about hard braking or fast cornering. In fact, relying only on angry warnings will backfire and push your ... Read More »
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The Reality of Hours of Service Fines Nothing will end your rookie year in fleet management faster than a surprise DOT audit. If you manage heavy-duty trucks, you already know about Hours of Service (HOS) rules. But simply hoping your team stays within driving limits ... Read More »
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The Dreaded Amber Filter Light Modern diesel emissions equipment will humble any ambitious rookie fleet manager within weeks. In fact, aftertreatment systems cause more surprise shop visits than almost any other truck component. Every modern heavy truck uses a diesel particulate filter, commonly known as ... Read More »
Federal environmental leaders want to update how fleets track hazardous waste. A new plan from the government will phase out paper forms for waste loads. Moving to digital checks aims to cut paperwork errors and keep our roads safe. The Push for Digital Waste Tracking ... Read More »
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Federal safety leaders want to update United States hazmat rules to match global shipping standards. The plan will change how fleets label and document cross-border shipments. These updates aim to make international travel smoother and safer. Aligning United States and International Rules The federal government ... Read More »
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Most fleets take a preventive approach to maintenance – pulling a truck off the road for scheduled service based on a predetermined number of miles or hours in operation. Unfortunately, when minor problems arise between service intervals, what started as a minor issue can rapidly ... Read More »
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Beat Back Rising Trucking Company Insurance Costs – Implement Best Practices & Next-Gen Technologies
ATRI's 2024 Top Trucking Industry Issues Report cited insurance cost and availability as number four (4) in the list of top ten (10) trucking industry issues overall. Since 2021, ATRI research has documented continuing increases in truck insurance premiums paid by motor carriers. The increase ... Read More »
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