While fuel fraud isn't as easily caught as cargo theft, it can still do a lot of damage to a fleet's bottom line. “Number one, you're going to run into shortages that shouldn't exist,” said Michael Boyd, senior management of fleet product management, Dover Fueling Solutions. “On top of that, you're also going to see soft issues like an erosion of trust.” But fleets do have options on preventing this type of theft, both by understanding the tactics they're up against and the technology available to prevent it. #truckingindustry #fuel #technology #diesel
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Brake Safety Week is coming up next week (August 25-31), making this fleets' last chance to prepare before meeting with inspectors on the road. "During the preparation phase, fleet operators must ensure that both drivers and maintenance teams are well-versed in best practices for brake inspection and maintenance," said Matthew Wiedmeyer, CTP, director of Fleet Services at Fleet Advantage. "For drivers, this means conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections." For an overview on Brake Safety Week and more tips on how to prepare, check out the below article. #truckingindustry #brakesafetyweek #safety #inspections
Brake safety measures for fleet operators
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Although no driver's perfect and everyone's mind wanders on occasion, the consequences when a truck driver's does tend to be more severe. “When you really look at accidents nowadays, 90% of accidents on the road are basically due to human error,” said Ken Charmevil, division vice president at Lily Transportation LLC. “I can tell you that a high percentage of that human error is based off of distracted driving.” Luckily, there are several technological options to help drivers avoid that scenario, from dash cams to advanced driver assistance systems. For more ideas to avoid distracted driving, see below. #truckingindustry #safety #distracteddriving #technology
Focus up: Technology to deter distracted driving
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Wheel-off events can be disastrous for both the vehicle that loses the wheel and the trucks behind it who find themselves facing a wheel-turned-projectile. But while pre- and post-trip inspections are some of the key ways to make sure wheels stay where they're supposed to be, there's also several tools and products to help as well, including preadjusted wheel hubs from Consolidated Metco, wheel-end monitors from SKF Group, and more. Check out the gallery below for more options: #truckingindustry #wheels #safety #fleetmaintenance
Wheel-end parts that can prevent wheel-offs
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While data overload is a genuine concern for many fleets, trying to consolidate multiple data sources is an equally difficult question, especially if a fleet is still using analog methods. "To address the issue and improve efficiency for their current operations, some fleets are turning to digital data-sharing strategies to streamline their access to running costs and drivability records," said Asparuh Koev, founder and CEO of Transmetrics. "One way to do this is through automated tools like FleetMetrics, which can help truckers obtain a live view of their fleet, customers, and route performance in a user-friendly map to help select and distribute their next deliveries." For more ideas on how consolidating data can help fleets optimize their operations, see the piece below. #truckingindustry #dataoverload #technology
How digital data-sharing streamlines fleet efficiency
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After months of hot weather and some more to go, making sure fleet trucks have withstood the heat is paramount, starting with detailed inspections. “Doing routine checks in the yards are huge, and taking a look on not only tires, but belts and hoses and cooling systems, because we've got so much more under the hood heat that we're dealing with,” said Mike Hagaman, senior manager of client relationship management at FleetNet America, Inc. by Cox Automotive Inc. This includes inspecting batteries for corrosion and that radiators are debris free. For more tips on maintenance to wrap up summer, see the below piece. #truckingindustry #fleetmaintenance
Late summer maintenance: Areas to address after months of hot weather
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No fleet, driver, or maintenance technician wants to know one of their trucks experienced a wheel-off event, both for road safety and legal reasons. And avoiding this disaster takes a full commitment to careful inspections, even if it takes a bit more time to get a truck out of the shop. “The long-term benefits of efficiency and safety far outweigh any immediate savings gained by neglect or cutting corners on standard maintenance cycles,” noted Todd DiMascio, MBA, senior director of global sales for StemCo. For instance, techs should be sure to include lubricant level, condition, and consistency checks during their wheel-end inspections. For more tips on how shops can help keep their wheels on the road, see the below article by John Hitch. #fleetmaintenance #truckingindustry #safety #inspections
In-house shop strategies to stop wheel-offs
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While we're cheering for athletic overachievers in the Olympics, you can cheer on the overachievers in your shop through Fleet Maintenance's 2024 awards. We can't quite compete with the 74 sports represented in Paris, but we are offering six categories through which to celebrate your coworkers: Shop Technician, Mobile Technician, Supervisor/Manager, Trainer, Shop Owner/ Executive, Support Staff. To nominate someone, use the link below: #truckingindustry #olympics #overachiever #employeeappreciation #fleetmaintenance
2024 Fleet Maintenance Overachiever of the Year submission form
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While the transportation industry is working to advance zero-emissions solutions, internal combustion engines still have a very necessary, even critical role to play, the Engine Technology Forum said in its latest report. “I think in this whole area, we have to be careful about what we understand or think we know about switching to alternative fuels or zero emission technology, because there's more than one way to get carbon reduction, and I think ultimately we should value all those ways,” said ETF Executive Director Allen Schaeffer. For more on the impact of alternative powertrains and how renewable diesel can help cut carbon, see below. #truckingindustry #zeroemissions #biodiesel #emissions
ICE here to stay amid alt fuel/powertrain search, ETF says
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Heads up, nominations for Fleet Maintenance's 2024 Overachiever of the Year Awards are still open until the end of August! We're offering you the chance to celebrate your coworkers with more than just words, but with prizes, including: Customized work apparel from Workwear Outfitters Stubby Impact Wrench (3/8" or 1/2") from Milwaukee Tool A Yeti cup and $50 Amazon gift card from Fleetio A Yeti Gear Case, Gerber Box Cutter, backpack and more from Fullbay The process takes less than 10 minutes, and you'll get to shout out your technicians, managers, trainers, shop owners, and support staff for the 110% they give every day. #truckingindustry #fleetmaintenance #overachivers #employeeappreciation
2024 Fleet Maintenance Overachiever of the Year submission form
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