View on Transport Topics’ Website here. Keeping roadways free of snow and ice is critical for safety, but the de-icing products states use — mainly chlorides — are notorious for causing truck corrosion, creating a […]
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LONG BEACH, Calif. — Rail and intermodal providers said they are increasing speed and efficiency to become more competitive, and technology is helping them improve operations. “We’re thinking about what is needed to compete against […]
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View the story on Transport Topics’ website here. Creating a clear path for career advancement to help attract and retain diesel technicians is key to growing trucking’s pool of future leaders, industry experts said. “There […]
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Motor carriers are investing in training, technology and ongoing education to help ensure their drivers conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, which are essential for complying with federal safety standards and minimizing vehicle downtime. “Good […]
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View the Story on Fleet Owner’s website here. SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Nikola Motor Co. aims to do more than just make hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks mainstream in the coming decade. Executives from Nikola’s leadership team said […]
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Carriers that provide paid lodging for drivers said sleeping in hotel rooms not only improves their quality of rest, but also provides them with a greater sense of security. Steve Bramble, director of talent acquisition […]
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When Bill McNamee, a professional truck driver for Carbon Express, first learned he’d be sleeping in hotel rooms while out on the road rather than in a sleeper berth, he thought the concept was strange. […]
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Distracted and drowsy driving creates risk for drivers as well as fleets, but various forms of technology can alert drivers to these hazards and enable fleets to tailor training to prevent future events. Hirschbach Motor […]
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More than 100 technicians came together to compete during the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2018 National Technician Skills Competition, SuperTech, that tests the knowledge and capabilities of truck service and repair technicians from across the […]
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