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Managing risk in the trucking industry
Risk management in trucking starts with knowing key factors of vulnerability and then implementing proven solutions.
May 31, 2023
'Mandate madness' over electric trucks will fire up used truck market
The Biden administration's recently proposed emissions regs which favor electric truck adoption will make used diesel trucks king of the road and in turn may invite even tougher emissions laws.
April 19, 2023
Maximize ROI by predicting optimal asset replacement windows
Maintaining thorough vehicle history on trucks and vans leads to more optimum times for replacement.
April 12, 2023
Three pain-free steps to propane vehicle adoption
Roush CleanTech explores propane fleet adoption in three easy steps.
March 22, 2023
Electric vehicle challenges expected to fuel 'rapid growth' for hydrogen
Hydrogen-fueled trucks are expected to experience 'rapid growth' as all-electric continues to struggle with range and long charge times.
March 15, 2023
Artificial intelligence robot gag reel is a much needed reprieve
From robots to route optimization and self-driving capabilities, artificial intelligence is coming on strong in trucking, but as a blooper video from Boston Dynamics makes clear, there's still plenty of work to be done.
February 23, 2023
What goes up, must come down and that includes a robot at Boston Dynamics that took on and eventually conquered a scaffold obstacle course of sorts. Videos below show a gag reel and the scene where the robot emerges victorious.
Extremists and nature itself expose grid vulnerabilities for electric vehicles
It's not just the challenge of having enough chargers in place to support a massive EV rollout—it’s the risk of power outages brought on by extremists and natural forces at large centralized grids that make it necessary to have a Plan B in place.
February 8, 2023
Electrify America charger down offline
Toyota CEO out, Dr. Jane Goodall in
A visit this week to Toyota's media page revealed a major strategic shift that will hopefully pan out for its customers and environmentalists alike.
February 1, 2023
Toyota executive change
Top questions answered about propane use in trucks
Todd Mouw, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Roush CleanTech, answers frequently asked questions concerning propane adoption in truck fleets.
January 25, 2023
Freight brokers can save owner-operators time and money
Taking on load sourcing and rate negotiations can prove overwhelming for owner-operators who would rather focus on delivering freight. That's where an experienced freight broker can help.
January 18, 2023
Advertising cameras on board could offset nuclear verdict impacts
Just like a driver wanted ad pasted on the back of a tractor trailer, camera providers should consider offering trucking companies stickers that announce that they are recording the driving public to help prevent nuclear verdicts for their customers.
January 10, 2023
Netradyne Driver-i
All-electric Ram truck concept debuting tomorrow (and hopefully learning from Ford today)
Ram won't be bringing their all-electric 1500 pickup to market until 2024. After having driven the 2022 Ford Lighting for roughly 1,000 miles, that's not such a bad idea.
January 4, 2023
Ram electric 1500 pickup
Questions about autonomous vehicles
The cottage industries that pre-dated the industrial revolution built skilled labor, craftspeople and tradespeople but the industrial revolution largely put these skilled positions on the back burner.
January 4, 2023
driverless truck cab
Time to drive the Lightning
I've got 110-volts. I've got 220. There's a DC fast-charger down the road. All that was missing was an all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning. Well, now I've got one--at least for a little while anyway.
December 28, 2022
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
Self-driving trucks will be traveling highways soon—and operating more safely than human drivers
Autonomous trucks are ideal candidates for highway driving because unlike bustling city traffic 'there are a limited number of actions required.'
November 23, 2022
Intelligent automation stands to deliver bigger gains as data mining progresses
Intelligent automation is advanced machine-learning technology that can be implemented into software and mobile apps used by all supply chain professionals creating a connected and efficient network between 3PLs, factors, carriers, shippers and drivers.
November 16, 2022
Increase driver safety with high-visibility clothing
Commercial drivers are often at risk coming and going from their vehicles in busy traffic. High visibility clothing can get them noticed and keep them safe.
November 9, 2022
All Seasons Uniforms high visibility clothing
Three key benefits of monitoring and reporting fleet sustainability
Sustainability expert Ray Hatch, president and CEO of Quest Resource Management Group, reveals the benefits of monitoring and reporting fleet sustainability efforts.
October 26, 2022
fleet recycling and sustainability
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