Using Telematics to Tackle Rising Insurance Costs For owner-operators and small fleets, rising insurance costs represent one of the greatest operational hurdles. According to the American Transportation Research Institute, insurance premiums rank as the fourth-highest challenge facing carriers today. Therefore, Daimler Truck Financial Services USA ... Read More »
Telematics Data Reveals Peak Evening Risk Fleet safety managers must prepare for one of the most hazardous nights of the year: Halloween. New data from Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) clearly shows that distraction levels surge when children are actively trick-or-treating. CMT analyzed driving data from ... Read More »
Driving Smarter, Location-Based Maintenance Fleet managers constantly seek new ways to cut maintenance costs and maximize vehicle uptime. Aperia Technologies Inc., a leader in tire management, recently unveiled a powerful solution to this universal challenge. The company announced the launch of its Nearby Issues feature ... Read More »
Benchmarking Driver Turnover in Your First Year Driver retention is a critical challenge for every new fleet professional. Unfortunately, losing a driver is an expensive, costly setback. While the truckload sector’s annualized turnover rate hovers around 75%, private fleets reported a much lower benchmark of ... Read More »
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Why Total Cost of Ownership is Your Top Priority New fleet managers must focus beyond the sticker price of a vehicle. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is the vital metric for your first year. It includes every expense over a vehicle’s life. TCO covers the ... Read More »
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Setting Safety Benchmarks for New Fleets Welcome to your first year as a fleet professional! Consequently, establishing strong safety and efficiency standards is your top priority. Recent industry data shows that adopting technology helps new fleets succeed. For instance, the SambaSafety 2025 Telematics Report reveals ... Read More »
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) launched the Tech-celerator Now program to boost the adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) within the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry. This crucial initiative aims to reduce fatalities and crashes by promoting active safety technologies. Blind-spot warnings, ... Read More »
Volvo Trucks recently demonstrated its commitment to fleet success at the 2025 American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition (ATA MCE), showcasing the all-new VNL and VNR models. For example, the manufacturer designed these Class 8 trucks to directly address the critical needs of fleet ... Read More »
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The End of Paper Medical Cards: A Digital Revolution The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented a long-awaited rule to modernize the medical certification process for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders, which effectively eliminates the reliance on physical paper Medical Examiner’s Certificates (MECs). ... Read More »
