Technology, Government, Safety, Business

Sleep Apnea Programs for Truck Drivers Enhanced by Data, ‘Workflow’ Systems

Advances in technology are making it easier for fleets to screen drivers for a medical condition that’s believed to be a significant contributor to preventable crashes, while also enabling health care providers to monitor treatment while drivers are on the road.

Evan Lockridge | Special to Transport Topics
May 13, 2016

Whitepaper: Reduce Your Tolling Costs!

Having to spend money to use toll roads and bridges is simply an inescapable reality for many trucking operations. And this reality is not going to change anytime soon – toll costs keep rising and both states and the federal government are considering increasing the number of tollways in the U.S. to help fund infrastructure improvements.

Equipment, Business, Government

11-,12-Liter Engines Growing Up

Not that long ago, the mindset of many fleet operators was to get as much muscle power in engines as they wanted or could afford. That often meant 15-liter engines that could deliver a whole lot of horsepower. But times have changed.

Evan Lockridge | Special to Transport Topics
April 15, 2016
Equipment, Business

Some Question Resale Value, Durability of Smaller Engines

Not everyone thinks 11- and 12-liter engines are right for their fleets and operations.

Evan Lockridge | Special to Transport Topics
April 15, 2016