The final version of the rule has taken place and will go into effect two years after its publication, allowing a two year window for all carriers and owner operators to comply with the new requirements. In addition to installing the devices, the new rule will also have minimum hardware and software requirements for the…
When your business depends upon on-time delivery, you can’t afford to let winter breakdowns get in the way. If you’re in a part of the country that’s experiencing unusually warm weather for the time of year, don’t be fooled and don’t get complacent. Eighty-degree weather in November can turn to cold winter temperature in a…
Several years ago, many fleets thought owning their own trucks made the most financial sense. But numerous changes, including the increasing complexity of both heavy- and medium-duty trucks and tractors; stricter government regulations; and the need for financial flexibility have brought full-service leasing to the forefront. More and more companies are considering leasing as a…
How do you think this technology will affect the industry and your business? Discussion Here The “buzz” is all about autonomous vehicles, but what’s the state of that technology when it comes to trucks? The trucking industry has been buzzing since Freightliner announced Inspiration, a self-driving truck, earlier this year. Since then, Peterbilt announced its…
Author: Joe Puff Join Discussion Here: Click Here With crumbling highways and a lack of funds, are heavier trucks really the way to go? Maybe, according to a Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) article. Earlier this month, Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis) introduced legislation that would allow states to choose to increase truck weight limits. The…
Seems to be a question I have heard and read a lot on the internet lately. I believe they are still necessary and should be in every truck on the road. CB’s still can do more than a cell phone can and allow communication on the road to all drivers when a cell phone would…
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Business owners often face a dilemma pertaining to either buying or leasing a commercial truck. Trucks are usually leased out for both commercial and personal purposes while there are plenty of heavy duty trucks for sale that one can consider as a one time investment. Leasing commercial vehicles is different from personal leases. Most commercial…
There are few parts as critical to keeping a big rig or truck engine running smoothly as the electronic control module (ECM). This is the central nervous system of large trucks that delivers the vital electric current to the different apparatus on the truck that need it for them to perform their function. With the…
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