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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September is supposed to be when trucking earns its winter cushion. This year it brought a run of court filings instead. In a new analysis, EKA Solutions CEO JJ Singh looks at why 16 trucking companies sought bankruptcy protection in less than a month, and ... Read More »
Treating your fleet parts room like a dusty storage closet is an expensive mistake. Misplaced brake shoes sit on shelves while broken trucks sit idle in repair bays. Emergency parts orders with overnight shipping fees will butcher your monthly operating budget. First-year fleet managers must ... Read More »
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Ignoring cargo securement rules is a shortcut to broken equipment and massive fines. Overloaded trailers destroy truck brakes, ruin suspension systems, and invite heavy scale penalties. Additionally, loose freight creates severe safety hazards on busy public highways. First-year fleet managers must master weight distribution and ... Read More »
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Ignoring your trailer tires until they explode on the highway is a terrible business strategy. Blowouts cause expensive towing fees, destroyed wheel rims, and angry customer calls. In addition, underinflated tires destroy fuel economy and wear out tread patterns prematurely. First-year fleet managers must build ... Read More »
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Waiting for an engine explosion before servicing your truck is an awful strategy. Unplanned roadside breakdowns ruin delivery schedules and destroy operational budgets instantly. Towing fees and high shop labor rates will devour your monthly profit margins. First-year fleet managers must build a strict preventive ... Read More »
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Preventing Overfill Spills at Fuel Racks Overfill prevention sensors stop fuel tank trucks from overflowing during bulk loading. These optic sensors tell terminal loading pumps when fuel reaches max tank level. If a sensor fails to send a signal, fuel can spill out of the ... Read More »
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Why Tankers Need Emergency Shutoff Valves Emergency shutoff valves keep liquid cargo inside tank trucks during crashes. Federal safety rules require these valves on flammable liquid tankers to stop fuel spills fast. If a crash breaks external pipes, the emergency valve stays shut inside the ... Read More »
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New PHMSA Rules Modernize Tank Inspections Federal regulators have updated safety standards for cargo tank motor vehicles. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, known as PHMSA, recently finalized modern rules for hazmat transport. These changes give fleet operators new ways to inspect equipment and ... 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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