Fleets that invest in safety technologies — from onboard cameras and telematics to active safety systems — are likely to see their investments pay off by helping to reduce or eliminate catastrophic risks and costly claims, insurance brokers and other experts said.
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Regulations, Business Trends Put Pressure on Private Fleets
Operators of corporate-owned truck fleets are facing pressure to keep up with a growing number of regulations while also dealing with legal and business issues that go well beyond the traditional realm of equipment maintenance and driver management.
August 29, 2016Growth of Global Transportation Providers Spurs Port Expansion, Inland Development
Just as highway bottlenecks can impede the transport of goods over the road, congestion in and around the nation’s seaports can disrupt the supply chains of companies that import and export goods.
September 19, 2016Bendix Spicer Offering Air Disc Brake Engineered for Trailers
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake said its first air disc brake engineered specifically for trailers is now available in the commercial vehicle market.
September 16, 2016Opinion: Supplier Diversity in the Transportation Industry
A few weeks ago, I was on a conference call organized by a transportation industry association. Invited on the call were woman- owned trucking companies gathered to address a Small Business Administration proposed rule change. After the call, a few people contacted me to ask why some on the call were not certified women- owned businesses nor certified Women-Owned Small Business.
September 19, 2016Tech Firms Prepared for IFTA Changes, See Benefits for Fleets
Technology firms that develop or support onboard fleet-management and telematics systems say they are prepared for upcoming changes to the International Fuel Tax Agreement’s auditing procedures and see benefits for their fleet customers.
September 16, 2016Automation, Analytics to Shape Trucking’s Future
While many technologies will likely play a role in shaping the future of transportation, two of the most important will be the emergence of automated driving systems and the continuing evolution of data analytics.
September 16, 2016IFTA Streamlining Use of Mileage Data Collected by Fleets’ In-Cab Technology
Fleets and technology providers alike are optimistic about coming changes to International Fuel Tax Agreement record-keeping and audit procedures, saying the revisions will streamline carrier record-keeping requirements, accommodate advances in onboard technology and clarify specifications for states’ acceptance of data captured by electronic devices.
September 16, 2016ITLC Corner: Rules Set for Delivery Drones; Risk Remain
The federal government has at long last provided some regulatory guidance for the ballyhooed operation of delivery drones, but issues regarding the legal risks of their operation are far from resolved.
September 16, 2016Making the Right Turn
It’s a dire warning for a truck driver who has taken a wrong turn — a banner hanging over the roadway reading, “If you hit this sign you will hit that bridge.â€
September 16, 2016