The trucking industry is in a period of extreme transition and innovation. New procedures and technology are introduced almost on a daily basis, each with the ability to move trucking forward, even as it continues to be one of the most common jobs to have in the US, according to a study conducted by National…
“Hey Alexa” has become a universal phrase synonymous with the need to get something done. Amazon’s in-home voice assistance program is more than happy to tell you both the weather and how to whip up your favorite meal, all without taking a breath. Alexa is the model of efficiency — something that is imperative to…
Countless hours and unmeasurable amounts of manpower have gone into understanding millennials. They’re a group all their own. Companies and employers continue to try and solve their ever so elusive puzzle — what do millennials really want out of a job? Unlike previous generations, this group of talented, in demand individuals take much more into…
Employees who mesh well with the established culture of an organization are more likely to be retained, and show superior job performance. “This is especially important when the organization is facing inevitable changes,” says Brent Gleeson of Forbes. The trucking industry is no exception. TruckersReport.com analyzed its membership base of some 190,000 new and veteran…
Now in our tenth year of helping fleets optimize fuel economy and gain key driver performance insights with our patented connecting trucking technology framework, we wanted to look back as we look forward, and take stock of what we’ve learned over the years. The price of diesel was on the rise as of late August…
Millennials are a tough nut to crack for many industries. However, for the U.S. trucking industry, which continues to experience a driver shortage, millennials could offer a unique opportunity and investment to sustain and grow a fleet in the long-term. But such an investment requires getting young drivers to invest in the fleet’s mission, too….
It’s not easy to be an owner-operator. While there may be some increased freedoms, there are plenty of challenges too, not least of which are the costs involved in managing an independent business. It takes a savvy approach and an awareness of emerging technologies to make the most of every opportunity as an independent driver….
Not every fleet has the luxury of deploying the latest and greatest trucking technology fleet-wide. Not every driver will be able to get behind the wheel of a new truck that’s perfectly optimized for fuel efficiency. Trucks vary widely in what they can achieve from a fuel efficiency standpoint, but there is one constant that…
In the past we’ve written at Vnomics about some of the powerful ways that fleets can recruit and train young truck drivers. This millennial category of truckers represents a real opportunity for fleets to effectively combat the driver shortage. However, it’s going to take the right approach to not just recruit this new talent, but…
Diesel prices have increased significantly in the past few months. In May, the price per gallon of diesel reported at 72 cents higher than the same time last year. While it may not seem like a big cost to fleets right now, prices will likely continue to be volatile and uncertain. Here’s the good news:…