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Category: Driver Stuff

New Predictive Modeling System from Omnitracs Designed to Mitigate Truck Driver Turnover

New Predictive Modeling System from Omnitracs Designed to Mitigate Truck Driver Turnover

| September 12, 2016

Omnitracs, LLC, a global pioneer of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, has announced Omnitracs ELD Driver Retention Model, a predictive modeling solution that allows companies to identify and retain truck drivers who are most likely to voluntarily leave their jobs The stakes are high, in 2015, industry-wide driver turnover reached 95 percent. […]

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Trucks Roll Big with $9.5 Billion Annual Spend on Safety

Trucks Roll Big with $9.5 Billion Annual Spend on Safety

| June 30, 2016

When people talk about truck safety, one of the industry leading trade groups wants them to know that according to its research, the trucking industry invests at least $9.5 billion in safety annually. According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the $9.5 billion annual figure breaks down over four broad categories: On-board Technology: Collision avoidance […]

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Beyond Pay, Perks Attract Commercial Drivers New Study Shows

Beyond Pay, Perks Attract Commercial Drivers New Study Shows

| June 30, 2016

A new study in the volatile world of driver recruitment and retention shows that beyond pay, perks matter. Here’s the scoop: EpicVue, providers of premium in-cab satellite TV packaged exclusively for the trucking industry, has announced the results of a recent survey of drivers at the WorkForce Builders Conference (WFBCON) sponsored by the Truckload Carriers […]

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Ubers Rolls Full Speed Ahead with Driverless Car Testing

Ubers Rolls Full Speed Ahead with Driverless Car Testing

| June 6, 2016

In what may be a signal of Uber’s ultimate intentions — an enormous fleet of cars with no drivers — the company acknowledged in a recent blog post that it is testing autonomous vehicles. Apparently it’s already happening in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. So, be on the lookout for a hybrid Ford Fusion making its way through […]

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Ridesharing “Fleets” Get New Insurance Program

Ridesharing “Fleets” Get New Insurance Program

| April 12, 2016

With the rapid rise and success of ridesharing programs such as Uber and Lyft, GEICO is offering an insurance product in Virginia, Maryland, and now Washington, D.C. In total, the approach is available in 16 states, providing comprehensive coverage for Uber, Lyft, Split and other on-demand service drivers. “The rapid growth of ridesharing services in […]

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Rand McNally Introduces Low-Cost, Plug-and-Play E-Log Device

Rand McNally Introduces Low-Cost, Plug-and-Play E-Log Device

| April 1, 2016

Seeking to provide a simple, low-cost electronic logging option for professional drivers, Rand McNally has unveiled its new ELD 50 device, which, when paired with a driver’s existing Android phone or tablet, creates a secure compliance solution that will meet federal requirements. The company states that “ELD 50 is the first E-Log device that: 1) […]

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Ford Escape Heats Up with  Windshield Wiper De-Icer

Ford Escape Heats Up with Windshield Wiper De-Icer

| March 5, 2016

Tired of trying to pry frozen ice from your windshield wiper?  Ford as the solution. The company’s Escape will be available with wiper de-icer that melts snow and ice from windshield wipers and allows for the wipers to properly clean glass for improved driver visibility. Ford notes that the “Escape is first Ford SUV in […]

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FMCSA Proposes Nat’l Training Standards for Entry-Level Truck and Bus Drivers

FMCSA Proposes Nat’l Training Standards for Entry-Level Truck and Bus Drivers

| March 4, 2016

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a set of comprehensive national prerequisite training standards for entry-level commercial truck and bus operators seeking to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL).   “Well-trained drivers are safer drivers, which leads to greater safety for our families and friends on our highways […]

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New Fuel Optimizer for Fleets Introduced

New Fuel Optimizer for Fleets Introduced

| February 29, 2016

A new standalone fuel optimization solution that combines real-time driver coaching and fuel usage analytics, engineered to provide significant savings, has been introduced by Vnomics. “True Fuel is the result of customer feedback and our commitment to the transportation industry to provide a driver coaching tool in a format that can be used by any […]

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Kennesaw Transportation Outfits 200 Tractors with EpicVue inMotion

Kennesaw Transportation Outfits 200 Tractors with EpicVue inMotion

| January 13, 2016

EpicVue, providers of premium in-cab satellite TV packaged exclusively for the trucking industry, has announced that Kennesaw Transportation is outfitting its entire fleet of more than 200 tractors with EpicVue inMotion. The decision to provide the latest version of the highly popular in-cab satellite TV system was announced to drivers at the company’s annual holiday […]

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