There are a lot of promises made about future technologies that will drastically improve fuel efficiency. Looking ahead at these possibilities is always wise, but it’s also worth paying attention to the strategies that can make an impact on fuel savings right now. Futuristic technologies that promise to make trucks more efficient are exciting, but…
The driver shortage in trucking is not a new problem. With common concerns about level of of pay and long hours spent on the road, drivers often decide to move on from their current fleet to another (or leave the trucking industry altogether). This leaves fleet leaders searching for ways to thwart turnover by engaging…
Well, if you’re a driver it certainly does. Measuring and disciplining drivers based on reported MPG is not only discouraging — it’s unfair. It’s also safe to say that this strategy is annoying to drivers, so much so that they might decide to leave. With turnover being a constant challenge, it’s in a fleet leader’s…
The driver shortage is an ongoing problem that fleet leaders face day in and day out. But tapping into a new hiring pool may seem risky. Since today’s young people are often reputed to be lazy and non-committal, some may think that millennials wouldn’t do so well in the driver’s seat. So where does that…