Federal safety leaders have issued new guidance to stop sudden farm tank failures. The safety rules target high-pressure nurse tanks that carry bulk ammonia across rural roads. Fleet managers must understand these testing rules to prevent dangerous tank bursts. The Threat of Stress Corrosion Cracking ... Read More »
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Good record keeping is vital for every fleet moving dangerous goods. Safety officers check shop logs and test papers during routine reviews. Missing or bad records can ground your cargo tanks and cause large fines. Keeping Cargo Tank Test Records Up to Date Federal safety ... Read More »
Every new fleet professional struggles with endless repair approvals. In fact, sifting through daily maintenance orders wastes hours. Therefore, Fleetio recently expanded its AI Service Advisor software. This smart system helps teams make faster shop decisions. You can read the official news directly on the ... Read More »
Ignoring driver behavior on the road is like leaving your wallet on a trailer bumper. Reckless driving habits inflate your fuel bills and spark costly insurance claims. Luckily, an active driver coaching program helps protect your fleet against unexpected disaster. You must turn raw driving ... Read More »
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Hunting through hours of dash camera footage feels like searching for a needle in a massive haystack. Fortunately, video safety providers are building smarter search tools to eliminate that tedious guesswork. Specifically, Netradyne recently unveiled its new Video LiveSearch tool powered by edge artificial intelligence. ... Read More »
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Treating a DOT audit like a surprise pop quiz is a fast way to lose your operating authority. A single failed compliance review can ground your trucks and send insurance costs through the roof. Federal regulators track your fleet continuously through the Safety Measurement System ... Read More »
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Letting a heavy diesel engine idle all night to power an air conditioner is financial madness. Excessive idling wastes expensive fuel, wears out expensive engine components, and increases shop maintenance costs. In addition, idle time shortens diesel particulate filter lifespans and causes unexpected engine check ... Read More »
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Waiting three days to review video footage after a highway collision is an obsolete safety strategy. Traditional dashcams record bad driving, but they fail to stop accidents before damage occurs. Nuclear jury verdicts and rising insurance premiums can quickly crush a growing freight business. First-year ... Read More »
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Operating a heavy trucking fleet without calculating cost per mile is financial suicide. You will watch fuel bills and repair charges swallow your operating profit margin completely. Total cost of ownership, or TCO, exposes every single dollar your trucks consume daily. First-year fleet managers must ... Read More »
Driver error is the main cause of serious hazmat truck crashes on the highway. Long driving shifts and long routes often cause driver tiredness on the road. Taking your eyes off the road for a few seconds can send a heavy tank truck into a ... Read More »
