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Driver Survey Results
by David Hollis For the typical trucker who is in the driver's seat of their truck for most of their waking hours while on the road, having that seat be as comfortable as possible is a big deal. That's just one of the things we found out in our recent survey of what...
All 3G ELDs Do Not Comply with FMCSA Regs by 12/31/2022
Verizon is the last network to shut down their 3G network, the sunset date is December 31, 2022. The other major networks shut down their 3G earlier this year. If you have an ELD system that relies on 3G to operate, it will no longer be compliant. The carrier has 8...
The Art and Science of Electrical Diagnostics on Trucks
Click here and check out this article by Jim Park.
Preparing your Drivers for Deposition
Doug Marcello, a shareholder with the law firm of Saxton & Stump and chief legal officer of Bluewire, is a trucking defense attorney with a CDL. He had represented trucking clients across the country, having been specially admitted for cases in 35 states. Doug...
Heavy Duty Trucking’s Top Green Fleets
Congratulations to all of HDT magazin's top green fleets. Our friends AJR Trucking and Matheson Trucking are noth on this year's list.
10 laws that changed how trucking works
A look back at some of the top labor issues in the freight-hauling industry since deregulation in the 1980s—and even before—as well as the notable impacts of ongoing worker and driver challenges. FleetOwner Staff Although the federal government doesn’t regulate labor...
How to Better Manage Change When Implementing New Technologies
Jane Jazrawy New regulations in the trucking industry and rapid innovation have created a flurry of software and hardware offerings for trucks and everything else connected to logistics. These advancements have helped with recruitment, training, routing, safety,...
Cell Phone Distraction: A Cautionary Tale
Marc Green This is an abbreviated, edited excerpt from Roadway Human Factors: From Science To Application, 2nd edition, 2022 (hopefully). To aid the causal reader, most references are not included. The original text contains the fully referenced version. Cell...
The impact of truck tire maintenance on diesel fuel economy cannot be understated
Seth Skydel The science is simple—the air pressure in a tire is what carries the load, explained John Ramaika, regional fleet manager at Double Coin. Therefore, an underinflated tire requires more energy, meaning more fuel to roll. “The simplest and most neglected...
Personal Conveyance: How and When to Use It
Personal conveyance: How and when to use it Ryan Witkowski With strict regulations for hours-of-service, the use of personal conveyance can be an important tool for truckers. However, it can be a confusing area for some. Personal conveyance is used to account for the...