Articles

Fleet Management•Cover Story•by Jim Beach•July 17, 2020

Visibility in the Supply Chain

As the pandemic has emphasized the complex nature of supply chains, technology increasingly allows shippers and carriers to stay better connected and improve efficiency.

Equipment•by Staff•July 17, 2020

PacLease’s Ken Roemer on 40 Years of Truck Leasing

As it hits 40 years old this year, PacLease says it’s ready to help fleets transition to technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks.

Drivers•by Sergio Rojas•July 16, 2020

3 Ways Drivers Can Boost Their Immune Systems [Commentary]

Fleets should be proactive in teaching drivers ways to develop and maintain a healthy immune system. Here are some tips for avoiding a reactive approach to driver health.

Safety & Compliance•by Stephane Babcock•July 15, 2020

Bulldog Hiway Express CEO Keeps Safety Top of Mind

Truck driver appreciation, technology, and collaborating on new safety compliance standards are all key to meeting fleet safety goals, says Phil Byrd, CEO of Bulldog Hiway Express and head of the Daseke Leadership Council.

Aftermarket•by Denise Rondini•July 14, 2020

Data Standards Make It Easier to Find the Right Part

Manufacturers and suppliers now subscribe to the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES), developed exclusively for heavy-duty parts and components.

Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•July 14, 2020

Hours of Service Timeline: The Long, Convoluted History of Truck Driver Rules

Truck driver hours of service rules first published in 1937 have been through numerous iterations, court challenges, and Congressional interventions in the past two decades. Take a tour through our timeline.

Safety & Compliance•by Abdul Latheef, Today's Trucking•July 10, 2020

Law Expert: Focus on Safety to Avert Nuclear Verdicts

Runaway nuclear verdicts are a reality now, but a leading transportation safety law expert believes fleets could avert mega awards by enforcing a strict safety protocol.

Equipment•by James Menzies, Today’s Trucking •July 10, 2020

Engineering from Home

As trucking industry office workers from across North America adapt to the realities of working from home, it should come as no surprise that engineers have employed some fairly clever ways to get the job done.

Aftermarket•by Denise Rondini•July 8, 2020

Of Relationships, Communication and Collaboration [Commentary]

The truck parts and service aftermarket always has been a relationship business where communication was key. The COVID-19 pandemic forced people to find new ways to continue to foster those relationships.

Fuel Smarts•by Stephane Babcock•July 7, 2020

Going Green is More than Just a Slogan for Veritable Vegetable

There isn’t anything much greener than vegetables, so if that’s part of your company name, you better make sure you are, too. For Veritable Vegetable, an organic supplier and transporter based in San Francisco, it is part of how it meets its customers’ — and its community’s — needs.

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