The trucking industry is going through dramatic changes with truck technology advancing at levels that few could have predicted twenty years ago. My most recent blog on this site focused on electric trucks and the challenges this technology posed. One of the challenges is to the diesel technician workforce. “Techs […]
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Originally published in FleetOwner First the good news, fatal truck and bus crashes are below 2000 levels, and in two-thirds of the crashes that were fatal, no driver-related factors were cited. This is according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Office of Research and Registration. The not so good […]
Originally published in FleetOwner We all know the importance of regular scheduled maintenance to keep trucks in top operating condition. Manufacturers set recommended maintenance intervals and fleets adjust those based on their own experience and the environment in which their vehicles operate. The goal, of course, is to reduce the […]
Originally published in FleetOwner You’re doing a good job not only scheduling preventive maintenance service for your vehicles but making sure those trucks actually get into the shop each time a PM service is needed, meaning your PM compliance is high. Good for you; that is only the first step […]
Ensuring the “health” of the assets in your fleet is the best way to keep your vehicles moving…on the road and at the job site. These are trying times for everyone, both personally and professionally, specifically when it comes to health. Companies need to ensure the health of their business […]
We may not yet be in the throes of winter weather, but with all of the disruption caused by the pandemic, it is definitely not too early to winterize your fleet. As the virus spikes and the fear of further lockdowns or restrictions continue, it is absolutely vital that trucking […]
Originally posted in FleetOwner The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a press release urging vehicle owners “to take immediate action when notified of a safety defect.” While the release was aimed at automobile owners, I think it is applicable to owners of commercial vehicles as well. According to NHTSA, […]
At NationaLease, our members and customers have always valued the job their technicians perform. Now there’s a special week for them. All I can say is, it’s about time. Although the driver shortage seems to take up the most editorial space for the trucking industry, a shortage of technicians also […]