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:…
The conversation in the trucking industry has been dominated by the subject of ELDs for the last few years. Many truck drivers have expressed their concern that the new presence of these electronic logging devices takes away control and only increases operational costs. Others have argued that ELDs make trucking operations faster and more efficient….
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…