Listen to Drivers — and Respond
Drivers have incredibly tough jobs. So, when they tell you there's a problem, you need to pay attention.
Drivers have incredibly tough jobs. So, when they tell you there's a problem, you need to pay attention.
Natural gas is cleaner burning and produces a lower carbon footprint than diesel. However, it’s not a zero-emissions choice. It may be a good interim step, but it won't qualify for ZEV mandates under the ACT and ACF mandates.
Making drivers feel connected and part the social fabric of your business is a great way to boost retention.
Drivers change jobs for many different reasons. But money and quality of life tend to be the main issues they leave fleets.
Electronic logging devices are easy prey for hackers looking to gain access to your fleet's data and IT systems. Urban Jonson with Serjon tells HDT what bad actors hope to achieve by hacking into ELDs and how fleets can protect themselves.
Communication and culture work together to create an atmosphere where a driver will be less likely to look for greener pastures. Learn why drivers leave and how to craft a top-tier culture in this HDT series.
Data gives technicians a more complete understanding of a maintenance issue. Jim Rice, president of Uptake, explains how a service that translates data into actionable insights that can help fleets stay ahead of potential equipment failures.
There are opportunities in big-and-bulky and white-glove delivery — but also challenges.
Brian Bullock, founder of Road-Aware Safety Systems, believes better training and new technology could end truck rollovers forever.
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting commercial fuel cards and fueling transactions. Trucking companies, fuel-card providers, technology companies and more are fighting back.
Artificial intelligence can make supply chains more efficient. And efficiency is an important thing — but it is not everything, writes HDT's Deborah Lockridge.
Multi-speed transmissions are utterly necessary with diesel engines to keep engine operating speed within a very limited bandwidth for performance and efficiency. Electric motor have much broader power and efficiency curves, demanding far fewer gear ratios.
Most modern trailer suspensions are basically maintenance free, but that doesn't mean they are impervious to damage or normal wear and tear. Regular inspections will keep your rolling stock rolling.
Battery-electric trucks are revolutionizing transportation, but various factors such as driving style can significantly impact the range and battery performance of these vehicles. Learn to ease your range anxiety and take on your transportation needs with confidence by understanding the vehicle's regenerative braking, mapping out routes, avoiding fast acceleration, and maintaining a moderate cabin temperature.
It looked great. But the Big Horn left a lot to be desired behind the steering wheel.
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