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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2019

Fuel-Efficient Drivers: Slow Down and Plan Ahead

One owner-operator shares his advice on how and why he maximizes his fuel efficiency while on the road. Part of our "MPG Top Guns" series.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2019

TuSimple Teams With Community College to Offer Autonomous Truck Driving Certification

Autonomous technology developer TuSimple has formed a partnership with Pima Community College in Tuscon, Arizona, to launch what it says is the first autonomous driving certificate program for truck drivers.

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Articlesby David CullenJune 6, 2019

6 Simple Steps to Fuel Savings for Truck Fleets

There are more than a few ways to cut fuel costs, but there’s no one way to save that works the same for every fleet. However, there are many fuel-saving technologies and tactics that work well across many fleets.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2019

FMCSA Accepting Applications for Younger Driver Pilot Program

The FMCSA is accepting applications for a pilot program to permit 18-20 year olds who possess the U.S. Military equivalent of a commercial driver’s license to operate large trucks in interstate commerce.

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On the Roadby Jim ParkMay 23, 2019

Thoughts on Achieving 11 MPG

It's easy to get excited and stay excited about fuel economy when you can see positive change coming from your efforts. When I saw the numbers creeping up into the 10s on a recent test drive in a Peterbilt 579 EPIQ, I started pushing for 11. And it worked.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 20, 2019

In-Cab Coaching Apps Can Coax Better Fuel Economy

Encouraging drivers to drive more efficiently through coaching tools and reviews will get fleets further than limiting or taking away performance features.

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ProductsMay 14, 2019

Predictive Coach Automatically Assigns Driver Training Based on Behavior

Predictive Coach is driver training software that assigns behavior-based training based on actual driving behavior from a telematics device.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMay 10, 2019

Don’t Let Driver Training be the Weak Link in Safety Technology

Collision mitigation and emergency braking systems on trucks could save lives, according to the National Transportation Safety Board and fleets that use them. But you can’t just spec advanced safety technology on your truck and think you’re done.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2019

Truck Driver Could Face Prison Time for Fatal Colorado Crash

A truck driver has been charged with vehicular manslaughter for causing a fatal crash while barreling down a steep grade along Interstate 70 in Colorado at speeds exceeding 80 miles per hour.

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GPS in Trucks: Great Navigation Tool or Path to Problems?

A longtime truck-driver trainer is still shaking his head over what a question he got from a trainee for another company. Deborah Lockridge explains in the All That's Trucking blog.

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