GPS tracking is a term being used every day across the globe. Four decades back, had anyone told you the future would have mobile maps and pinpoint locations accurately, you would have laughed it off. That is how technology has advanced far beyond our wildest dreams. The utility of GPS has moved way ahead from … Read more
An efficient and profitable fleet operation requires proper maintenance of vehicles to ensure improved productivity, better asset utilization, and avoid unnecessary costs due to breakdown and technical issues. A well-planned maintenance schedule with clear process steps enables fleet managers to maximize the efficiency and reliability of fleet operations by avoiding downtime and potential faults. It … Read more
According to FMCSA(Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), from December 16, 2019, every long-haul commercial vehicle in the United States must have an ELD installed in it. The drivers must track HoS (Hours of Service) using only registered and compliant electronic logging devices. Therefore, we planned to help you by making a curated list of the … Read more
An owner operator is a truck driver who owns and operates a trucking business. They are different from company drivers as they own a truck and drive at their will. Today there are almost 350,000 owner-operators out there in the USA. They all are responsible for all expenses and management of their business. If you … Read more
Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Technology has reshaped our lives in many ways, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the latest inclusion on the list. AI is a technology that empowers machines to perform tasks in a manner that resembles applying human intelligence. It can be beneficial to make manual tasks faster and more accurate. … Read more
Introduction The modern fleet management technology brings an innovative and reliable solution to many challenging operational issues with the help of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD). The system works on a hardware and software combined platform, with GPS tracking and automated reporting facilities. It has become the most preferred tool in managing fleet operations by … Read more
Since the first truck was built by the German automotive giant Daimler (now Mercedes-Benz) in 1896, the truck industry has come a long way. Followed by Ford & Chevrolet, subsequently, in 1917-18, the growth has been phenomenal. Trucking has become an integral part of trade and commerce. Over the years, trucks have evolved from four-horsepower … Read more
Do you know one of the biggest challenges a semi-truck fleet manager faces? It is the sudden breakdown of a vehicle. However, this problem can be eliminated with an effective preventive maintenance plan. So, what is preventive maintenance? Just like our body requires food & exercise every day to remain healthy, semi-trucks also need daily … Read more
What is IFTA? International Fuel Tax Association(IFTA) is an agreement between the 48 contiguous states of North America & 10 provinces of Canada to simplify motor-fuel tax reporting by interstate motor carriers. The idea behind this association was to reform and consolidate the then-existing ambiguous fuel tax reporting for carriers and jurisdictions. Here we have … Read more
Many of America’s largest truck companies started with drivers, trucks, and their dreams. Like any other business, the trucking business is challenging, and success is often long-awaited. But it is possible. The basic steps to start a trucking business are the same whether you start with one truck or a fleet. The trucking and cargo … Read more