Regulations and laws affecting the transportation industry may be thought of as akin to Texas or heartland weather conditions – wait a minute, and they’ll change, often precipitously. Thankfully for fleet managers and industry executives, regulations and legislation can’t be introduced and enforced immediately like a spring hailstorm. But between the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
On Feb. 29, Transflo attended the Florida Trucking Association’s annual Safety Summit in Tampa at the Renaissance International Plaza Hotel. The single-afternoon conference showcased a variety of transportation experts, including fleet managers, industry consultants, and safety pros over seven, half-hour sessions. Here are five key takeaways from the summit that industry professionals should be apprised
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on March 26, a container ship crashed into a pillar of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Patapasco River, immediately causing the bridge’s collapse. While a crucial mayday call and the time of day the disaster occurred likely prevented countless casualties, six are presumed dead, and our hearts go out
During the last few years, artificial intelligence has gone from a topic espoused as the next big thing by data scientists and tech executives to the present-tense, here-now big thing that affects every major industry in the economy. Conversations about AI run the gamut from practical, day-to-day use cases to optimistic and pessimistic predictions about
As the saying goes, “old habits die hard.” This is especially true when transporting freight, as the economic necessity of taking loads from point to point means that legacy processes can be difficult to phase out or push to the back burner. However, no commodity is quite as precious to the day-to-day operations of trucks
Remember when ELDs arrived in transportation? At first, many people thought they were just about ticking regulatory boxes. Dive into our article to explore how they’ve transformed from compliance tools to the driving force of fleet management. Remember when Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) were mandated by the FMCSA in 2017? Initially, they were met with skepticism and
Fleet Managers, you’re the unsung strategists of the trucking world, constantly juggling efficiency, safety, and the well-being of your drivers. We know your goal isn’t just to keep the wheels turning; it’s about making each journey as smooth and stress-free as possible for your team. Let’s explore how embracing the right technology can be a
As the trucking industry faces a pivotal shift with a seasoned workforce nearing retirement, the race is on to not only pass the baton but to ensure that there are eager hands ready to take it. This article delves into the multifaceted challenge of attracting, educating, and retaining the young talent that will steer the
Truckers have the difficult responsibility of transporting freight safely over long trips. And while drivers take great care to move goods safely, accidents may be inevitable from time to time. In those circumstances, it can be complicated to decide who is at fault in an accident involving a truck. Drivers – and by extension, carriers
The use of in-cab cameras, or dash cams, in semi-trucks has been a topic of recent debate within the trucking industry. While these cameras have proven to be effective tools for promoting safety, driver training, and exoneration in the event of an accident, some truck drivers have expressed concerns about being constantly monitored and filmed. This article