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TTSAO offers a reality check on virtual training
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — It’s been nearly two decades since Canadian fleets started using simulators to train truck drivers. They have evolved over the years and become an integral part of driver training across the country, but industry leaders…
It’s Time to Formulate an ADAS Game Plan
As proliferation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) increases, skilled labor, equipment, and training costs will increase as well. Fleet operators can’t mitigate these financial burdens by cutting corners on ADAS recalibration and repairs.
Daimler Trucks North America Switching from Brand-Centric to ‘Segment Strategy’
Daimler Trucks North America is moving from a traditional brand-centric product strategy for its Freightliner and Western Star operations to a “segment-based” business structure to better serve vocational and on-highway customers.
5 Signs You’re Ready for Telematics
Are you ready for vehicle tracking? Go through our checklist to learn the 5 signs you’re ready to add fleet tracking to your business. Plus, learn how technology can help you develop best practices for your entire fleet on safety, productivity, efficie…
How Fleets Can Use Telematics to Protect Vulnerable Road Users
Vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, need to be as much a priority for fleets as their own drivers and vehicles. Using telematics can help your fleet make roads safer for everyone, including your employees.
What You May Not Know About Your USDOT Number
A USDOT number is one of the most fundamental requirements of trucking,
yet many are confused about the ABCs of FMCSA registration.
Top Five Ways to Save Time and Money on Toll
Ready to save time and money on toll? Here are the top-five things to consider when determining your approach to toll management.
A Fleet Owner’s Survival Guide in a Hard Insurance Market
The cost of insuring big rigs keeps getting larger. Rising auto insurance rates have affected nearly every fleet operator – premiums for long haul trucks have doubled in the past decade. However, fleet owners can take steps to reduce insurance costs by…
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