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Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Fleet Executives Split on Inward-Facing Cameras

MINNEAPOLIS — The benefits of inward-facing cameras on trucks have turned out mostly to be a plus, but getting buy-in from drivers hasn’t come easily, according to a panel of safety executives.

April 12, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

5 Questions With Rig Runner's Jay Rincker

As an experienced technician and director, Jay Rincker shared some of his thoughts about the trucking industry as well as the repair and maintenance sector.

April 7, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Getting a Lift: Fleets Weigh Lift Equipment

Penske Truck Leasing has a simple strategy for heavy-duty vehicle lifts in its shop network: Mobile is better. It's not alone.

April 7, 2023
Technology, Equipment

Rethink your shop, keep your fleet healthy.

Reactive vehicle maintenance is an ongoing, laborious endeavor. The key to increasing fleet uptime and a shop that runs more smoothly is switching to a proactive approach, including predictive maintenance solutions that go further to prevent issues before they arise. 

March 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

The 2023 Fleet Managers' Insights Report from Pitstop

The report to get your fleet ready for a bigger and better 2023! Pitstop sat down with fleet managers operating various fleet sizes in North America to uncover key findings and insights to help improve your overall fleet performance. Read the latest trends, pain points, and technologies that are impacting the trucking industry today.

March 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

2023 TMC Photo Gallery

Photos from American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting Feb. 26-March 2, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. 

February 17, 2023
Technology, Equipment

How Carriers Use Data to Extend Equipment Lifespan

Carriers can leverage data to plan upkeep and repairs that help ensure  small defects don't turn into serious breakdowns or cause non-compliance. Find out how in-cab technology supports enhanced fleet maintenance that keeps the wheels turning.

February 1, 2023
Business, Equipment

How to Boost Efficiency, Cashflow, and Deliver Great Service

In this free case study, you'll discover how a complete transformation management solution paired with durable mobile printers helped a wholesale energy transporter boost turnaround time between deal and invoice by 94%. 

February 1, 2023
Business, Equipment

Mastering Fleet Performance with Predictive Maintenance

Maintenance expenses are on the rise across the fleet industry, making operational efficiency more important than ever for reducing downtime and avoiding unexpected costs. Download Pitstop’s case study to learn how one mixed-mining fleet was able to leverage the power of predictive analytics to save up to $500/vehicle.

February 1, 2023
Business, Equipment

MEMA Retools Operational Structure, Announces Executive Appointments

The venerable trade association for motor vehicle and mobility suppliers, parts manufacturers and remanufacturers announced a new brand and business structure as MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association.

January 12, 2023