The Compounding Cost of Truck Idling For fleet professionals, understanding the true cost of truck idling is the first step toward calculating the return on investment (ROI) of advanced idle-reduction technologies (IRTs). On average, a heavy-duty truck engine consumes between 0.8 to 1.0 gallon of ... Read More »
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Innovative Multi-Temp Options for Reefers For fleet managers handling temperature-sensitive cargo, maximizing the versatility of refrigerated trailers is essential for profitability. Accordingly, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company has announced new options for its 3000R refrigerated trailer, specifically the new Offset CenterSeal® Configuration. This innovative design, when ... Read More »
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Isuzu Deepens Service Relationship Management For fleet professionals managing Class 3-7 medium-duty trucks, minimizing unplanned downtime is critical for profitability. Therefore, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has recently announced an expansion of its long-term collaboration with Decisiv, an industry-leading provider of Service Relationship Management (SRM) ... Read More »
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The New Mack Anthem: An Evolution in Efficiency and Uptime Mack Trucks, a top OEM brand, has detailed the advanced technology integrated into its redesigned Mack Anthem highway model, with key updates focusing on fuel efficiency and connected uptime. The complete redesign delivers a substantial ... Read More »
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Lytx, a leader in video telematics and fleet safety solutions, recently announced the launch of Coach Assist, a new feature integrating generative AI into its Driver Safety Program. This innovation is specifically designed to transform the often time-consuming process of driver coaching by helping safety ... Read More »
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Fleet safety remains a top priority for managers, yet accident rates and their associated costs continue to challenge the industry. Traditional safety measures, while important, often react to incidents rather than proactively preventing them. This reactive approach leads to increased insurance premiums, costly vehicle repairs, ... Read More »
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released several significant regulatory adjustments for commercial motor carriers. Perhaps the most impactful shift for fleet safety planning is the official withdrawal of the controversial proposed rule requiring speed-limiting technology on heavy trucks. This ruling, which would ... Read More »
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Fleet safety data often resides in complex, siloed reports. This complexity makes extracting actionable insights difficult. Consequently, safety professionals must spend hours digging through specialized dashboards just for answers. This inefficiency delays driver coaching and increases fleet risk. Today, however, the industry is shifting toward ... Read More »
For small, lean fleets, time is your most valuable asset—and the biggest threat to your budget. The key to staying ahead isn't working harder, but implementing systems that automate consistency. In the full article, "Small Fleet SOPs: Simple Playbooks for Uptime and Cost Control," you'll ... Read More »
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Beyond the Buzzword: A Fleet Manager’s Practical Guide to AI Commercial truck fleet professionals are facing a flood of information about Artificial Intelligence (AI). You’re right—the term is broad, often confusing, and sometimes sounds more like science fiction than a practical business tool. The truth ... Read More »
