Prepare your fleet for a pandemic pivot

While coaching my kids in minor hockey I was introduced to the concept of pivoting. On the ice, it’s a very effective skating tactic to elude the competition where a…

Now is not the time to isolate your business

With the ongoing freight recession and the chaos triggered by the COVID-19 crisis, you have to wonder how many more blows Canada’s trucking industry can take. Experts who said…

Opinion: Truck fleets should quit ‘disturb me’ marketing

Historically the trucking industry has relied on outbound marketing to attract new business. But inbound marketing can be an effective tool for fleets.

Opinion: Truck telematics data offers just part of the answer

Truck drivers who dismiss ELDs and telematics tools as “electronic babysitters” should not be dismissed out of hand. There are human factors to consider.

SaferWatch integrates TMW.Suite

Trimble’s TMW.Suite has now been integrated with the SaferWatch software available through truckstop.com. The tool gives customers a way to better source and onboard carriers using automated carrier selection…

Coach shares the secrets of fleet profitability

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Trucking is a difficult business, but it can be profitable. Fleets that benchmark their performance against peers in the Truckload Carriers Association’s Profitability Program (TPP) have proven that.

5 mighty trucking tips from three smaller fleets

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Large carriers don’t have a monopoly on the secrets of success. Just ask the managers of smaller operations like Sutco Transportation Specialists, Paul Quail Transport, and Liberty Linehaul, who participated in a panel discussion at the recent Surface Transportation Summit. “Just because we’re a smaller carrier doesn’t mean we can’t come up with a solution that works for us,” observed Leanne Quail of Paul Quail Transport.

PeopleNet unveils new fixed-mount display

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – A new display unit from PeopleNet is boasting rugged features and access to third-party applications through the Android platform. The PeopleNet Display.5 (PD.5) gives customers the option…

New app from Ryder aims to help with fleet management

MIAMI, Fla. – Ryder System is expanding its offerings to increase its investment in the digital space. The truck rental and leasing company announced this week the launch of RyderGyde,…

Turn Complaints Around: When things go wrong, listen to your customer

Had a lesson in customer service the other day. Nothing to do with trucking, but an extraordinary example of how to respond to complaints.

IN-VEHICLE TRACKING

Prophesy offers affordable cab-mounted AVL tracking solution.

FLEET RESOURCE MANAGER

Eaton set to expand features, functions, options.

REMOTE TRUCK MONITORING

PeopleNet adds remote fault-code monitoring to PerformX fleet-management platform.

FUEL AUDIT TRAIL

Blue Tree Systems launches "game changing" fuel auditor feature

ONLINE FLEET MANAGEMENT

J. J. Keller offers preview and beta test of its new FleetMentor online service