The latest news from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding electronic logging is that AOBRDs will no longer comply. If you are a truck driver or fleet manager that has dependent on an automatic on-board recording device, you are going to have to switch over soon. The only permitted method for recording hours […]
Electrified Freight: The Who’s Who Of Electric Semis in 2019
In the truck manufacturing sector, electric truck talk has been rampant for years. Yet 2019 is proving to be rather anticlimactic. For starters, Tesla is not rolling the Semi out on the assembly lines this year as scheduled. The main competitor, Nikola Motor Company, is also showing signs of slowing production. The biggest issue? Having […]
The Who, What, Where of the Electric Bus Market
Whether you are the fleet owner or transportation company manager, you are responsible for sourcing the most economical equipment. For many forward-thinking fleet managers, the burgeoning electric bus market is beginning to reshape the decision making process. Should you choose an electric bus now, and if so, what types of electric buses are available to […]
Why It’s Time To Invest In Efficient Trucks & Trailers
Profitability can be elusive in the transportation industry. From squeezed load fees from brokers to rising fuel costs, the variables seem endless. It never feels like the right time to invest in a new semi truck or trailer. However, while it seems like every cost is a variable outside of your control, there are some […]
End-Of-Winter Road Conditions: What You Need to Know
Through much of North America, road construction and maintenance halts as temps dip below 40 degrees and increased rain and snowfall make for dangerous working conditions. Wet materials such as concrete and asphalt don’t behave well, and increased moisture near the surface makes excavating a messy challenge. While this hiatus is good for efficient road […]