Nikola and General Motors are now partners. Check out this electric pickup truck!

General Motors and electric-vehicle maker Nikola are revving their engines—together.The two automotive companies announced this morning that they’re forming what they call a strategic partnership.Their first big project together is the Nikola Badger, an electric pickup truck that they expect to be in production by the end of 2022.The deal gives GM 11%... ↪ read more...

Why Wireless Capabilities Are So Important for Fleet Operators

During the novel coronavirus pandemic lockdown, it seems like even more vehicle fleets are driving everywhere—from package delivery services to grocery store suppliers to essential infrastructure services like construction. These fleets are facing more work than ever, and need to remain as efficient as possible in order to keep up with demand. That’s why... ↪ read more...

Why The Survival Of Traditional Carmakers Is Far From Certain

Let’s go back to June 2008, when Apple introduced the iPhone 3G and Nokia was still the world’s largest phone maker. What we did not know at the time was that Nokia was actually the largest dumb phone maker and that Apple was about to become the largest smartphone maker — a crucially important nuance.Technological Change vs Domain ShiftIn 2004, Nokia... ↪ read more...

Why Wireless Capabilities Are So Important for Fleet Operators

During the novel coronavirus pandemic lockdown, it seems like even more vehicle fleets are driving everywhere – from package delivery services to grocery store suppliers to essential infrastructure services like construction. These fleets are facing more work than ever, and need to remain as efficient as possible in order to keep up with demand. That’s... ↪ read more...

Electric Trucks in the Future

The highly visible development of the EV (electric vehicle) and its importance to mitigating future environmental and climate challenges makes the creation of appropriate infrastructure a critical endeavor. The obvious need is to develop and deploy a large number of charging stations so the current and future EVs will have a ready supply of their necessary... ↪ read more...

How Pandemic Will Change Transportation, Auto Industries

Auto sales are in a freefall. Heavy-duty truck manufacturing looks to fall by more than half. Few people are flying, renting cars or commuting to work. The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly changing the face of work and the economy.Adam Jonas, the transportation industry analyst at Morgan Stanley Research, has stepped back and come up with a compelling list of 10... ↪ read more...

Most Common Vehicle GPS Tracking Device Problems and Troubleshooting Tips

There are many advantages to installing a GPS tracking device on your vehicle. Its foremost benefit is its ability to help an owner recover his car when it has been stolen. Also, it can boost the security of your vehicle by setting it up with advanced safeguards. These two primary benefits make vehicle trackers one of the best security tools in the market,... ↪ read more...

Why Tracking Solutions Are a Must for Your Rental Company

Do you own a rental company that lends equipment or vehicles? Do you find that many times the equipment walks and the person who rented it gave you false information? Or have you experienced rental abuse or, worse, theft? If you said yes to these questions, then you will want to keep on reading.If you own a rental company that rents out equipment or vehicles... ↪ read more...

Tips to successfully manage a cold storage warehouse

If it is about our homes, most of us would want to keep the cold at bay. However, when it comes to a cold storage warehouse, one challenging factor is to maintain the right cold storage temperature for the product stored inside. This has to be done without compromising on the warmth of the personnel and equipment so as to let them function at optimal... ↪ read more...

7 Ways to Find More Loads for your Trucking Business

For any small business owner, time is money. For a trucking company, miles are money too. Whether you’re an owner operator or a fleet owner, you need to keep rolling in order to get paid, and that means finding trucking contracts and loads. Here are 7 ways to find more loads. Owner Operators or Fleet Owners Looking for Freight Brokers.So, how do owner... ↪ read more...

Summer Driving Tips for Truckers

Summer is just around the corner, as Memorial Day unofficially kicks off the warm-weather season. However, if you have a truck driving job, the summer season means a whole new set of issues to be aware of and safety measures to take. Follow these tips for summer driving safety.Use Protection Against the SunJust because you are in a truck does not mean you... ↪ read more...

The Trucking Guide To Staying Safe On The Road During Harsh Winters

Winter has taken hold across much of the U.S., with snowstorms and blizzards lashing out over large areas of the Midwest and Northeast this week. Meanwhile, the weather forecasts are far from rosy, showing no signs of the harsh winter abating for the foreseeable future. In such a scenario, it is critical for fleets to make sure their drivers and loads... ↪ read more...

Tips on How to Save Money on Transportation

Prices go higher every year, especially the cost of gas. Transportation is one big factor that makes the household budget difficult to cover all your expenses. Here are some guidelines to help you save money from transportation:1. To save money, you must always check on your vehicle regularly. A well-maintained vehicle can get you out of trouble on repair... ↪ read more...

ATRI study: Congestion costs U.S. trucking almost $50 billion

Getting stuck in traffic is not just annoying, it's also expensive.That's the bottom line finding of new research of this country's system of highways.A study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) shows traffic congestion in 2014 cost the U.S. trucking industry about $49.6 billion. The Arlington, Virginia research organization says... ↪ read more...

America`s trucking industry faces a shortage. Meet the immigrants helping fill the gap

With the exception of maybe the cowboy, is there any job more typically “American” than being a trucker? Now, it’s time to rethink that as the industry increasingly depends on drivers from many parts of the world.To see this shift up close, head 50 miles west of Los Angeles, just off Interstate 10, home to one of the busiest long-haul truck stops in... ↪ read more...

Senate bill retains 34-hour restart, could rework hours of service rules

The U.S. Senate's Appropriations Committee April 21 passed 30-0 a bill that corrects a legislative mess-up from December that put the 34-hour restart in jeopardy.The bill makes clear that the 34-hour restart remains available for use by truck operators should a pending study by the Department of Transportation find that pre-July 2013 restart rules are more... ↪ read more...