Chances are you’ve probably heard (quite a bit) about blockchain by now. There’s been a lot of talk about how it’s going to radically improve how we look at the trucking industry and the supply chain. There’s also a lot of talk about all the ways that it’s going to make everything we do way…
Stop and consider for a minute whether or not it’s genuinely motivating your drivers in the way that you’re looking for. We all know that the driver shortage is a persistent challenge in the trucking industry, and more pay is one of the main things that unhappy drivers ask for (along with more respect and…
NACFE’s recent “Run on Less” event, where several hand-picked trucks were driven across the country to demonstrate the trucking industry’s improvement in fuel economy, was an interesting industry event for sure. It showed that with enough investments in new engine and drive train technology, the use of enough aerodynamic aids, and “public spotlight” pressure on…
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…
There are many reasons why veterans make incredible truck drivers. For one, much of their service training, no matter which branch of the military we are talking about, relates to the same skills necessary to adapt to the trucking lifestyle and be great on the road. From situational awareness in terms of safety, to dependability…
Picture this: you’ve just spoken to one of your drivers who informed you that they’re leaving your fleet. They feel that a lack of adequate pay has convinced them to throw in the towel. You respect their decision, but you’re also dreading the time and cost-consuming process of finding and replacing another driver. If driver…
Like anyone, truck drivers thrive when they feel good about their work and understand what they need to do to be successful. Since things like weather, route, and load are beyond a driver’s control, it can be frustrating to be judged unfairly by these metrics. But what if driver performance and fuel efficiency could be…