Matt Copot, contributorMaintenanceFleet repair shops can help improve fuel efficiencyA fleet's service shop can play a key role in improving fuel economy by focusing on tire pressure, proper engine parameter settings and oil drain intervals.February 2, 2023Battery electricVehicle sustainability overviewIf 50 Class 8 tractors were on peak charge at the same time, they would use 9 MW of electricity – the equivalent of the power used for the Empire State Building.December 20, 2022MaintenancePreventive maintenance’s role in maximizing asset lifeChanging PM schedules – or moving to a predictive maintenance model – is predicated on having data that enables the tracking of costs, warranty and parts pricing, along with other key performance indicators (KPIs) that are important to you.October 12, 2021MaintenanceControlling maintenance costsMaintenance decisions should be based on what makes the most sense given an application and the duty cycle of vehicles.June 1, 2021MaintenanceHow to make more informed asset purchase decisionsMaintenance and repair data will also show abnormally high-cost trends that you should analyze and leverage in the component specification selection process.May 11, 2021MaintenancePerformance evaluation a coaching, retention toolDepending on whether the technician is hitting this goal, you may need to change the goal or provide the tech with additional training.April 8, 2021MaintenanceMaintenance helps maximize asset lifeBefore turning to your fleet's maintenance program to help you maximize asset life, use maintenance data to help you spec new equipment. Details on CCJ.October 15, 2020Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRegulationsATA's Spear talks congestion, driver shortage, more at Congressional hearingATA President and CEO was on a panel of industry reps during a hearing Wednesday of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Spear outlined some of trucking's biggest headwinds, including highway congestion, parking and more.TrucksFreightliner debuts second SuperTruckCCJ InnovatorsFirstFleet creates nextgen in-cab driver experienceMaintenanceTrucksmiths embracing changePay and benefitsPay a top factor for driver turnover but 'not always an amount issue'
