Fleets

Eliminating fuel fraud with unique QR codes and flexible business rules.

The nature of lithium-ion batteries — and the gasses they produce while burning — make it difficult for even the most prepared fire departments to extinguish these fires.

A collapse in volumes, an overabundance of carriers in the market and rising operational costs have tested transportation providers’ endurance. All the while, companies continue to combat deep-rooted issues that plague the industry, especially the ongoing driver shortage. But it’s not all doom and gloom. If history and past trucking cycles tell us anything, the […]

The economy has been declining since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply Chain Quarterly said that in 2021 “volatility, inflation, and surging demand caused U.S. business logistics costs to increase by 22.4%.”  2022 wasn’t any easier as overall costs, especially maintenance and fuel costs, skyrocketed. In partnership with FreightWaves, Bestpass asked fleets of all sizes across […]

Next-generation ELDs have open platforms, more device options, and a consumer-style user interface (UI) and user experience (UX). Yet, no product offers a one-size-fits-all solution. The pre-packaged features and functions are either too sparse or cookie-cutter to meet each fleet’s unique specifications. That’s why many fleets (including 14 of the 20 largest fleets out there […]

No dollar amount can be placed on the value of fleet safety — it’s beyond price. Violations issued to your drivers, on the other hand, certainly do hold a monetary value. Comprehensive payment platform Bestpass partnered with FreightWaves, the leading source for navigating the freight markets, to measure the extent to which citations are considered […]

Predictive maintenance offers reprieve from expensive roadside crises

With the goal of becoming more competitive and efficient in today’s evolving truck transportation market, shippers are looking for large carriers for partnership from beginning to end.

Fleets eyeing expansion or currently running a large fleet in this market understand that growth can be costly. Amid sky-high diesel prices and other transportation costs, a toll violation has a bit more sting. Though they are likely low among fleets’ key concerns, violations can rack up quite the bill if left unchecked.  FreightWaves partnered […]

Fleet professionals were asked to identify their top struggles and what would help overcome them

Learn more about Tai’s Enterprise Transportation Management Software

2 new offerings are geared toward last-mile delivery

3 reasons you need a dashcam

Every gallon of fuel saved can lead to savings that affect the bottom line for fleets

DeliverEnd and Perfit partner to provide a contactless e-commerce and delivery solution.

Container Ship Fleet Size by Nationality of Operation

Top 10 Carrier Groups’ Share of Global Fleet

For many fleets, building an effective training program is the difference between setting themselves up for long-term success and submitting to a slow decline. There are three proven strategies for coaching drivers and increasing retention any fleet can implement today. With these steps, your fleet can reduce turnover and build a culture of retention that […]

Provider of fuel payment processing for fleets reported 5% revenue decline in first quarter

To learn more about how your fleet can benefit from liftgate charging solutions, visit www.blackburnenergy.com.

CalAmp introduces iOn Tag and iOn Vision solutions that will improve operations, provide long-term cost savings and enhance driver safety.

Samsara has upgraded its fleet management platform to provide Amazon-like visibility and flexibility to deliver its clients a standout customer experience.

New fleet growth is slowing while used truck prices collapse. Is this the first sign of contracting trucking capacity?

High driver turnover rates have been common in the trucking industry for several decades. Improving the quality of discussions between fleet management and drivers might help reduce the churn.

The ultimate guide to putting your money towards the most efficient trucks in the industry

The importance of technicians and the cost of technicians as part of the total cost of ownership is covered in this article by Gerry Mead.

Private fleet drivers stay with the company for 10 years on average.

Michigan State University and the FreightWaves Freight Intel Group have developed research on spot market freight. Read about that research here.

Making carriers more productive is good business for Arrive Logistics.

BlackBuck has raised a total of $285.2 million till date and is looking to expand its services across India, without worrying much into its growing losses.

Providers are in the process of shutting down older 3G cellular networks, and that means the fleets running equipment on these networks could see disruptions.

Uber Freight introduces three new features to its app, making it more customizable and intuitive, and helping drivers and carriers better manage their loads and time schedules.

On its 25th anniversary of the program, the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) graduated 78 new members of its Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) program, bringing the total number of graduates from the program to over 1,700, said Gary Petty, president & CEO of NPTC.

Even with low unemployment, recruiters in a new survey indicate they expect an increase in driver job applicants, but they also expect driver turnover to rise as companies continue to boost pay and sign-on bonuses.

While driver pay has been inching up, something else has been increasing: guaranteed pay programs.

With all the cheering from business over passage of the Republican tax plan, the next step in the tax reform journey has now begun: the real-world impact. And it could fundamentally change the way drivers are classified.