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Business

Retaining Drivers for the Long Haul: 4 Strategies to Implement at Your Fleet

Many fleet professionals think high driver turnover is an inherent, time-consuming challenge of the trucking industry, but—though it may sound hard to believe—any fleet can reduce their driver turnover with a few key steps. There are four proven strategies for engaging drivers and increasing retention any fleet can implement today. 

June 1, 2021
Technology

4 Benefits of Mobile Driver Workflow

Your drivers are critical to operational success, yet they are only as good as the tools you equip them with. Extend the power of your TMS with a driver-friendly mobile application to streamline daily driver operations. Here are the four key benefits.

November 12, 2020
Technology

Get Drivers On Board to Prevent Distracted Driving by Addressing Technology Addiction—With an App

Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents and loss of revenue. Managers can work with drivers to adopt safer driving behaviors with the help of an app that addresses our addiction to technology and prevents distracted driving.

November 6, 2020
Technology, Safety

Automating Performance Coaching and Gamifying Driver Safety

Fast-track the development of a positive fleet safety culture with cutting-edge technology. Hear from industry leaders about how gamifying driver safety can encourage drivers to improve and maintain good driving habits while simultaneously reducing the need for managers to coach drivers face-to-face.

October 15, 2020
Technology, Safety

Improve Safety Performance in Real Time

With technology advances in AI, Vision, and Edge Computing, there are effective ways for fleets to quickly address distracted driving within their fleet and with real-time visibility enabled by this technology, fleets are able to work with their drivers to develop sustainable, best-in-class safety habits.

May 21, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety

Improving Driver Safety with In-Cab Hazard-Based Warnings

Hundreds of thousands of commercial vehicles travel across the United States each and every day, operated by drivers who are focused on continuously changing road conditions and other driving tasks, all of which may cause them to miss critical road sign warnings about such hazards as steep grades, high rollover locations, and low bridges.

March 12, 2020
Business, Safety

Brace Yourself: The Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Brings New Challenges to Recruiting Drivers

A fundamental shift in how carriers recruit and qualify drivers will occur on January 6, 2020. Safety will improve as drug and/or alcohol violations will be easier to identify, and as drivers who are ineligible to operate commercial motor vehicles are promptly removed from their driving responsibilities as a result. However, this improvement will come with a cost as carriers adapt to new rules. 

August 1, 2019
Business, Technology

Using Technology for Positive Driver Engagement

As with any remote employee, a driver’s performance can be overlooked until something bad happens that results in an uncomfortable conversation. In this webinar, we will share some tools and best practices for proactively incorporating more positive reinforcement into your safety program that can boost driver satisfaction and overall fleet performance.

May 23, 2019
Business

Coach Your Way to Greatness

Coaching drivers – with video – is the best way to improve safety in your fleet. Not only will you experience fewer collisions (and near collisions), but you’ll experience savings throughout your fleet and an improved safety culture.

April 20, 2019
Business, Fuel

Driver Fuel Incentive Programs: What Works, What Doesn't And Why

Successfully implementing a driver fuel incentive program is a great way to reward professional drivers and control your fuel budget. If you are looking to implement a driver fuel incentive program or have tried and are not satisfied with the results, then you should attend.

January 31, 2019