What happens to a commercial driver who tests positive for marijuana? A DOT-mandated return-to-duty process is the only hope they have of keeping their career. Here's one driver's first-person story.
New trailer telematics systems are giving shippers, fleets and receivers real-time intelligence and actionable information on the cargo trucks carry – not only where it is, but also its condition.
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Next to finding and retaining technicians, one of the biggest challenges fleets face is keeping technicians trained. One solution? Bringing more technology into the shop — specifically augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).
Kevin Rohlwing has been in the tire industry for 37 years and has seen a massive shift in retread technology. Gone are the days of technicians eye-balling the tread on the casing. But he says the retread revolution is far from over.
When you add artificial intelligence and machine learning to the video telematics equation, the answer to whether video telematics can get "smarter" is “yes.”
Choosing heavy-haul equipment is a complicated process. Arm yourself with the answers to these questions to help identify the right trailer to fit your unique hauling need.
One place fleet managers are looking for help in reducing incident rates: advanced technology. But safety policies should not be ignored.
If an automaker can make an electric truck like the one I’m laying out here, I’m all in.
It's Isuzu's biggest truck in North America. But does that mean it's a departure from the OEM's tried-and-true design philosophy? HDT's Senior Editor, Jack Roberts, climbed behind the wheel to find out.
Data management and protection, electrification, telematics, video technology, mobile servicing, shared mobility, and advanced safety tech took center stage in San Jose.
How can the right fleet tools attract younger drivers and help you solve the driver shortage for good?
And why it doesn’t matter if many people buy it.
The California Air Resources Board wants to accelerate zero-emissions vehicle technology in the next 10 years through regulation. But OEMs and fleets have concerns about the viability of new technology in large-scale use.
An up-close dose of Tesla’s Cybertruck from last night’s reveal in Hawthorne, Calif. answers some initial questions on whether it can function in a traditional fleet capacity.
It’s not hard for a motor carrier to set up a brokerage arm— it mostly requires filing paperwork, paying some fees, and arranging a financial bond.
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