Fleet management involves overseeing and controlling a group of vehicles owned or operated by a company or organization. It involves various activities aimed at optimizing the use, maintenance, and performance of these vehicles to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively.
In the world of trucking compliance, navigating the alphabet soup of regulations and acronyms can be daunting. Two key components of interstate trucking operations that often cause confusion are the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and the International Registration Plan (IRP).
According to recent statistics, the Canadian trucking industry contributes over 3.5% of Canada's GDP and generates around $65 billion in annual revenue.
According to recent statistics, the Canadian trucking industry contributes over 3.5% of Canada's GDP and generates around $65 billion in annual revenue.
Are you a trucking industry professional in Canada? If so, then you're likely familiar with the concept of hours of service (HOS) rules.
Are you a business that relies heavily on the road for operations? Whether you're in the transportation, logistics, or delivery industry, ensuring safety is your top priority.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but when it comes to your safety on the road, a video could be priceless. Dash cameras have become the silent witness to countless journeys, capturing everything from breathtaking landscapes to unexpected road incidents.
The road can be unpredictable, and for commercial truck drivers, ensuring safety on the journey starts long before the engine is revved up. A pre-trip inspection is the first line of defence against accidents, breakdowns, and costly delays.
In an era where Technology is reshaping every industry, the trucking world is no exception. Gone are the days of paper logs and manual record-keeping – entering the era of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs).
Truck dispatchers play a vital role in the transportation industry by coordinating the movement of goods and ensuring efficient delivery schedules. To become a successful truck dispatcher, you must acquire the necessary skills and knowledge through proper training.
In today's fast-paced world, the efficiency and safety of vehicles on our roads are paramount. When issues arise with automobiles, a robust recall system is crucial to promptly address potential
In today's fast-paced world, monitoring your fleet's performance and compliance is crucial to your success as a transportation company. One way to do this is by using a logbook monitoring system.
Are you a truck owner or operator looking to improve the safety and reliability of your fleet? Look no further! From reducing the risk of accidents to increasing profitability, there are countless
As our roads become increasingly crowded and dangerous, it's more important than ever to take proactive steps to protect ourselves while driving. One of the most promising tools in this fight is the dash camera
Before you set off on any road trip, you must perform a pre-trip inspection of your vehicle. This simple check can save lives and costly repairs or breakdowns. This blog looks at what a pre-trip inspection entails
Fatigue refers to the physical or mental tiredness that can have a negative effect on an individual’s ability to perform. It can also hinder performance by reducing attention, slowing down reaction times, and affecting judgement
Driver files are a physical representation of a system. Several processes and roles combine to collect data that is present within a driver file. By auditing the files of the driver, safety, security and efficiency can be assessed.
A critical component of maintaining a quality control system is ensuring a proper logbook is maintained. A paper-based logbook is time-consuming and it can potentially expose trucking companies to major compliance risks.
Every year, fleet vehicle accidents are one of the costliest injury claims for a business. If drivers do not undergo a formal fleet safety program and trucking safety and compliance protocols, there is a high chance of you putting the well-being of your employees and company at risk.
In recent times truck dash cams have become increasingly popular. They record every detail not only on the road but also when you are inside the truck.
As a trucking contractor or an owner, the last thing you want is to be punished for not complying with the department of transportation regulations.
Are you considering getting a job in the trucking industry? Unsure what work exactly you want to be doing in that field?
The primary goal of this blog post is to explain how loss prevention principles can be applied to various aspects of a carrier outside of roles directly related to safety and compliance.
Regular pre-trip inspections are an essential part of the safety of any fleet. Not only do they help ensure that each vehicle is ready to go, but these inspections can help to catch problems early, allowing for preventative maintenance and reduced downtime.
Electronic Logging Devices have numerous benefits both for drivers and fleet managers. So if you’re wondering whether an ELD is going to be worth the investment, here are 10 benefits you stand to gain beyond compliance.
Video dash cams for commercial vehicles have come a long way in recent years, so it’s no wonder that their use has seen an incredible surge in the industry. With their hi-res imagery and integrated AI, these devices have become indispensable tools for many trucking companies.
Like any industry in the tech field, it can be easy to get bogged down with jargon pertaining to fleet management, and the terminology can start to get a little confusing. So to help you sort through it all, we have put together this simple guide.
When your business centers around managing a fleet of vehicles that are never in the same place at the same time, you need software that will help you effectively manage your fleet and make sure you know what’s going on at all times.
Business owners are always looking for ways to gain an edge over the competition. And if your business has a fleet that needs to become ELD compliant, one way you can gain that edge is to become familiar with the various ways that electronic logging benefits you.
Many of the most savvy business owners use the downtime of the summer to upgrade and make improvements to their business. One of the things you could look to improve is he technology you use for fleet management. Why? Well, here’s why it’s a great idea to do it this summer.
When a vehicle breaks down, it is not only inconvenient but it can end up costing your company at lot of money. There are upfront costs to be sure, but there are also other hidden costs that you may not have considered.
Of all the issues facing fleet managers today, the issue of safety is paramount. Of all the on the job fatalities in the U.S. truck drivers account for approximately one quarter of those. In-vehicle telematic devices however are helping to change this trend.
As our world is evolving and adopting higher levels of technology, so too is the trucking industry. Fleet managers who wish to keep their business current, need to adopt new technology to continue to provide the best service and to keep up with their competition.
2021 is positioned to be a year of unprecedented advancement of technology in the commercial transport industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated more rapid change in nearly every sector and the trucking industry is no exception. The following are some of the trends to watch for in 2021.
LWhen accidents occur, the damage is not merely to your vehicles. Accidents can also mean hefty fines, insurance premiums going up, and a stain on your reputation – not to mention the risk of injury or death to your drivers and others on the road.
Last year, more than 36 million dashcam units were purchased in the trucking industry accounting for a value of more than $2.8 billion across global markets. As we move forward with more technologically advanced fleets, this number is only expected to increase.
Although your company fleet is an essential asset to your business’s day to day operations, it also takes a lot of capital to maintain. The vehicles in your fleet cost tens of thousands of dollars if not more – and then you’ve got the added expenses of fuel, maintenance, driver wages, and so forth.
For many businesses, their company vehicles are one of their most important assets. Unfortunately, these assets can be prone to theft, hurting the company’s bottom line. In fact, according to stats from the FBI, a vehicle is stolen in the US every 33 seconds.
One of the biggest challenges that trucking companies face today is driver turnover. In fact, issues related to management are responsible for about 30% of drivers leaving their jobs. Taking steps to keep your drivers safe and engaged is one of the keys to keeping them.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has found its way into almost every industry including the trucking industry. With the need to prioritize driver safety while maximizing efficiency, it is only natural that commercial fleets are looking into how to best incorporate AI into their day to day operations.
If you want to maximize profits in your business, you know that you need to eliminate unnecessary expenses and control your costs. But did you know that you company fleet may be draining money from your coffers unnecessarily.
The trucking industry is one of high turnover – in fact in 2014, it was as high as 90% regardless of the fleet size. While there are a number of reasons for this, one of the biggest reason for a trucker leaving their job has had to do with management related issues and poor communication.
As the country gradually begins to reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown, many businesses are still trying to figure out what the new normal will look like as they begin to bring employees back to work. The trucking industry is no different.
Next time you pull over for a roadside CSVA inspection, you can expect a Clearinghouse check to be part of the process.
COVID-19 has changed the world and it has changed the way that we do business. This is true in the trucking industry as well. While many businesses in Ontario have been ordered to shut down, trucking has been deemed an essential service.
Most of us are well aware by now that in order to stop the spread of COVID-19, that extreme measures must be taken. The federal government announced yesterday, that as part of those measures Canadian borders will be closed to non-Canadians and Canadians re-entering the country, will have to self quarantine themselves for a minimum of two weeks.
Electronic logging devices (ELDs) will soon be mandatory for all federally regulated carriers. And before this law comes into effect in June of 2021, Transport Canada is requiring carriers with ELDs to get their devices tested and certified.
In today’s competitive marketplace, finding areas to save on costs is always a concern. In the trucking industry, where there cost of fuel is a major expense to business, new technologies which help carriers to economize on fuel are emerging on a regular basis – but often not without some hiccups in the beginning.
New regulations in Canada will require future truck drivers to log at least 103.5 hours of training before they can qualify for their Class 1/A license. This will be in addition to another 8.5 hours of air brake training.
Did you know that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of work fatalities in Ontario? Whether you have employees that drive commercial vehicles or that drive personal or company vehicles, there are risks that you as an employer need to be aware of.
At a recent Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue in Grapevine, Texas a panel discussed potential future developments in the trucking industry and one of the major topics of conversation was electric vehicles.
Did you know that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of work fatalities in Ontario? Whether you have employees that drive commercial vehicles or that drive personal or company vehicles, there are risks that you as an employer need to be aware of.
Among the goals for 2020 for the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is to continue to crack down on the Driver Inc. scheme – a non-compliant misclassification entity that is prevalent in the trucking industry’s underground economy.
In the United States, the EPA is looking into how it can further reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) and other harmful pollutants from diesel truck emissions. The agency is currently evaluating the feasibility of a 50-state program that would work to harmonize environmental standards across the country.
Newer models of passenger cars have been equipped with rear view camera visibility systems for some time now. Now, there is a move to equip commercial trucks and busses with similar technology. Last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
If you have drivers going to the United States, time is running out for you to register for the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Program. Recently, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sent out reminders to 10,000 carriers in Canada and another 4000 in Mexico about the issue.
The trucking industry is calling for stronger driving training standards, while one Tory MPP has put forth a private members bill calling for the elimination of the written air brakes test at the time of license renewal.
Recently, the Government of Ontario announced that it was investing more in the province’s highways. Specifically, the announcement made was in relation to the 18km stretch of road between Mississauga and Milton on Highway 401.
Approximately 3000 CN rail workers hit the picket line. Should the strike be prolonged, it will have both positive and negative effects on the trucking industry.
Leaders around the globe are declaring a state of climate emergency and introducing regulations to reduce CO2 emissions. Meanwhile, the world population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050 and double the global demand for energy.
When using a lift, ergonomic working heights and convenient controls can result in less physical strain — and fewer injuries — for your techs,” says Doug Spiller, Rotary Lift’s director of heavy-duty product management.
In only about two months, it will be mandatory for safety-sensitive motor carriers and drivers who operate in the United States to register with the FMSCA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
If you have not yet started transitioning your fleet to electronic logging devices (ELDs), now is the time. The mandate from Transport Canada for commercial vehicles to adopt ELDs will come into full effect by June 2021.
Inspecting your vehicle before you take it out on the road is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the safety and general wellbeing of your vehicle. A pre-trip inspection gives you an idea of the condition of various parts and components.
While driving across the country doesn’t seem like it would be exhausting, since the driver is just sitting in the truck the whole time, driving for long periods of time can be physically and mentally tiring leaving your drivers judgment impaired and making them a danger on the road.
While driving across the country doesn’t seem like it would be exhausting, since the driver is just sitting in the truck the whole time, driving for long periods of time can be physically and mentally tiring leaving your drivers judgment impaired and making them a danger on the road.
When it comes to hauling goods across the country, as soon as the truck is loaded up you’re ready to hit the road and get moving so you can drop everything off as soon as possible. Before you hit the road, though, you need to do a pre-trip inspection to make sure the truck you are driving is safe and well maintained to make the trip.
In March of 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced some reforms in hours of service regulations for commercial vehicle drivers. This has been done for their benefits and the proposed rules were published on August 14.
As a manager, you should be responsible for your fleet’s safety. Here’s a brief manual on how your drivers compliant and your fleet in tip-top condition.
If you are running a company that transports machinery, oil, tools or any other materials, it is essential to ensure that your cargo is safe and secure at all times. The right planning is important to ensure that you do not suffer from unsecured load loss.
To learn about the ELD mandate, you will have to know what the ELD device is first. It is an electronic logging device used to automatically collect, supplement and process a driver’s Record of Duty Status (RODS) and Hours of Service
If you are running a company that transports machinery, oil, tools or any other materials, it is essential to ensure that your cargo is safe and secure at all times. The right planning is important to ensure that you do not suffer from unsecured load loss.
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is an agreement between 48 states of the United States and the Canadian provinces. It is an agreement that helps report the use of fuel use by motor carriers within this jurisdiction.
IRP or the International Registration Plan promotes the trucking industry in Canada for the fullest usages of highways by authorizing the proportional registration of HGV fleets and their recognition in all jurisdictions to aid in social and economic development.
To understand the benefits of a commercial carrier code, you have to understand what a commercial carrier code is. A commercial carrier code is a unique 4-digit number that is used by the CBSA to identify a carrier. It is a legal requirement for any commercial vehicle which transports goods in or out of Canada.
There are so many opportunities to work in the transportation industry, and millions of people across North America rely on trucking to bring them goods not available or manufactured in their areas. One of the roles needed to make sure delivery of various products and goods goes smoothly is a dispatcher.
Those who drive commercial vehicles for a living probably know and understand all of the rules and regulations of the road, but what if you just need to rent a truck for a couple days? If you don’t own the truck and you’re just renting it from a company.
When you’re running a fleet of trucks, delivering goods to various places across North America, it’s incredibly important that all of the registrations, documentation, and licenses are in place so that you won’t have any issues ensuring you can deliver on time.
When it comes to being on the road, you know that you’re a good driver but sometimes the other people on the road are distracted and aren’t paying attention to the road so they might cause accidents. While you can’t control what other drivers do.
When it comes to your fleet of vehicles the safety of your drivers, and your vehicles, is incredibly important and every year your vehicles will undergo road checks to make sure they are completely up to date on safety and maintenance
Your fleet of commercial vehicles should always be up to date on safety and maintenance to make sure they’re running the way they should be, but you might be wondering how you can prepare your fleet for the coming road check inspection of 2019..,
While regular safety inspections may seem like a giant pain to go through: there’s all these regulations, standards you have to meet, paperwork to fill out and so on. For any one is a professional truck driver, or who owns a company...
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Your company has been given notice that you must participate in a DOT Compliance Review, but what does this mean? What will you have to do to successfully complete, and pass, this review? If you aren’t sure what this means for your company...
This training program offers instruction and real life examples for how drivers in the commercial transport industry can become more efficient with their fuel efficiency. The program is helpful for both environmental reasons and financial ones...
CSA points are a topic for conversation in the trucking industry. There have been several key industry members speak up about this program, saying that the data behind the program is not sufficient to determine a link between...
You know that the International Fuel Trade Agreement is important, but do you know why it’s important to the trucking industry? A little while ago, those trucks passing through multiple states were required to purchase fuel permits in each of those territories...
If you’re using your vehicle for business purposes within the province of Ontario then it may not be registered the same as a personal vehicle can is. If you need to register a commercial vehicle in Ontario, and aren’t sure exactly...
When you ship products internationally there’s an added layer of complication ensuring that all customs are declared appropriately and your product is identified correctly. CSA shipments are a way to make shipping internationally easier and quicker...
Do you know if you are eligible to be a bonded carrier in Canada? Do you know what the difference is between a non-bonded and bonder carrier? Not to worry – this article will give you everything you need to know about the difference...
When you’re shipping your products internationally it is important your customers get their purchases quickly, but it’s just as important they get them safely and on time. Importing shipments from abroad is a risk for any country...
If you work in the trucking industry you already know there are many regulations you need to follow for the products you’re delivering. Some drivers may need a DOT number while others have an MC number, but do you know which one you need to do your job?...
Trucking companies have a unique way of running where employees are often in different cities, sometimes every across the country from each other. Drivers need a way to keep in contact with headquarters while they are on the road...
You’ve determined that you need to add to your team because the workload is just too much for the staff you currently have, but you don’t necessarily want to ruin the vibe in the office.
The trucking industry has an incredible number of regulations, from how many hours a driver can drive without rest to what they can carry in their truck. These regulations are in place to protect drivers but also to protect all those who might be on the road at the same time...
Trucking is a challenging job and it can also be dangerous. While trucking accidents are often devastating, however, many of them are preventable. So how can you keep safe while on the road? Start with our top ten safety tips for truckers..
A year ago, the entire trucking industry was busy debating and preparing for the impact of the congressionally-mandated electronic logging device (ELD) rule. The rule required that truck drivers replace paper logbooks with electronic devices as a way to track hours of service. Many in the industry pushed for its delay all the way until the end. In fact, the issue went as high as the U.S. Supreme Court, which chose not to hold hearings.
Dispatching efficiency is what every trucking owner wants to achieve because it equates productivity, reduced cost and smooth operations. But how do you improve dispatching for attracting additional riders, retaining customers and reducing complaints? Check out the following for your reference.
While most fleets recognize that maintenance is paramount in keeping their trucks in top operating condition, there are some things that get overlooked by even the most experienced managers.
Everything is going smoothly for your trucking business. But all of a sudden, a representative from the DOT has just called and informed you that you’re going to be audited next week. “Wait, what? But am I prepared? What document records will be reviewed? Do I comply with the regulations?”..
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced the new techniques it would use in conducting a carrier on-site compliance review (not-so- good news for carriers and you’ll discover why later). The recent changes are a part of the US Department of Transportation’s new rules and techniques for on-site compliance reviews imposed on trucking companies. One of which is the expanding interviews conducted on carrier staffs as well as checking on the company’s social media accounts. In the recent years, the FMCSA has appreciated..
To ensure that all motorists on Alberta's roadways are safe in their travels, certain rules and regulations must be adhered to. For commercial carriers, this includes performing regular vehicle inspections, creating written maintenance schedules and making necessary repairs in a timely manner. In order to obtain full transportation compliance in Alberta , trucking companies must take steps to properly document these procedures and follow through with actions to remedy issues as they arise.
INTRODUCTION: Semi-trucks may soon have their speeds regulated by the United States Department of Transportation, if DOT's new compliance regulation proposals become an official rule.
INTRODUCTION: Trucking companies of all sizes are required, by state and federal laws, to comply with certain regulations and legislation regarding their operations. Compliance issues range from obtaining permits to conduct business within any given jurisdiction to employee pre-screening to recordkeeping. To say the least, there are a plethora of line items that must be met in order to be fully compliant. That's why many companies rely upon a national compliance management service to help them. If your company is considering outsourcing this aspect ..
