As the trucking industry continues to grapple with high driver turnover, some carriers are turning to performance-based rewards and technology-enabled “gamification” programs to increase driver retention and boost engagement.
February 10, 2017Technology, Business
Drive for the Prize
Equipment, Business
Materials and Design Changes Shed Weight From Class 8 Tractors
Equipment and component manufacturers are using new designs and materials such as aluminum to remove weight from Class 8 tractors, which helps fleets increase payload and maximize fuel efficiency.
January 27, 2017Business, Fuel
Nikola Hydrogen-Electric Design Called Trucking ‘Game Changer’
SALT LAKE CITY — Preparations are underway for the 2020 delivery of Nikola One, the hydrogen-electric Class 8 produced by Nikola Motor Co.
December 12, 2016Business, Fuel
Electric Class 8 Introduced
SALT LAKE CITY — Nikola Motor Co. displayed its Nikola One hydrogen-electric Class 8 tractor at its headquarters here.
December 5, 2016Business, Fuel
Nikola Reveals Class 8 Hydrogen-Electric Truck
SALT LAKE CITY — Deliveries of the Nikola One hydrogen-electric Class 8 tractor produced by Nikola Motor Co. will begin in 2020, and the company has moved forward with plans to design a day cab, called the Nikola Two. People in trucking said the technology has the potential to change the industry.
December 2, 2016Technology, Business
Dollars and Data
Today’s financial reporting software is allowing carriers to go well beyond simply tracking accounts payable and accounts receivable.
November 18, 2016Technology, Business, Safety, Government, Equipment
Fleets Use Technology to Track, Improve CSA Scores
Carriers are using a variety of technologies and in-house systems to help monitor and improve their scores under the federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
September 16, 2016Technology, Business, Safety, Government, Logistics
Managing CSA
Despite the removal of Compliance, Safety, Accountability scores from public view late last year, many shippers and third-party logistics providers remain eager to track carriers’ safety performance, and technology providers are helping to fill that void.
September 16, 2016Equipment, Business
Female-Friendly Equipment Prevents Injuries, Improves Ease of Use, Drivers, Suppliers Say
To help attract and retain female drivers, a number of fleets and manufacturers are adding specialized equipment to help reduce injuries and minimize the amount of strength needed to complete certain tasks, which contribute to a better life on the road.
August 11, 2016Business, Technology
Manufacturers May Blend Braking Systems as Autonomous Technologies Gain Interest
The growth of technological systems used in autonomous vehicles in the United States, such as adaptive cruise control and self-steering, could speed the adoption of electronic braking system technology, which sends an electronic control signal to activate brakes.
June 20, 2016