Cargo sensing technology has become a hot topic in the trucking industry for several reasons, the simplest being that an empty trailer sitting idle isn’t making money for anyone. By knowing where trailers are and which ones are loaded vs unloaded, carriers are able to boost trailer productivity and utilization. The visibility allows for more …
The cost of trailers is a common issue plaguing most carriers. From detention costs to maintenance and repair fees, these quickly add up as the top expense for carriers, averaging more than $500 per truck per week. Moreover, detention keeps trailers—and drivers—off the road instead of making money. Trailer detention leaves equipment temporarily unusable, and …
In this two-part blog post, we’re looking at 10 things you should know about modern GPS trailer tracking systems, from buzzwords like “Smart Trailer” and beyond. Part II of the post will discuss what you can expect Intelligent Trailer Management to do for you, and how leading fleets are maximizing their profit with modern GPS …
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GPS trailer tracking systems used to be very straightforward: Either they located your trailer, or they didn’t. Fleets have much more sophisticated options today. Now when you’re sourcing GPS trailer tracking systems, it’s important to know what the latest technology offers and how you can use it to make your fleet more profitable. Some bells …
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According to a survey by FreightWaves, many carriers are leaving money on the table when it comes to Smart Trailer. In this infographic, you can see how your competitors are utilizing telematics, and how you can use the right Smart Trailer system to protect your margins. Particularly in volatile times, as 2020 has proven to …
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Telematics: Can it help fleets in bad times and good times? “ATRI data shows decline in April trucking operations due to stay-at-home orders” “Tight capacity will drive year-end snapback in trucking markets: TIA economist” How can anyone plan for the future in times like these? From one day to the next, it seems we don’t …
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Detention. Carriers and drivers alike despise it, and for good reason. The FMCSA estimated in a 2018 report that detention was costing the trucking industry up to $1.3 billion a year. A recent article in Material Handling & Logistics said new research shows the costs have only gotten worse since then. The article quoted a …
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In this new fleet management software comparison video, you can see why we’re not afraid of a little competition. FleetLocate stands up to all the players in the field when it comes to providing the features, reliability and innovation you need. Do you have the best fleet management system for your needs? Watch this quick …
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Let’s use the lessons learned from last year to make smarter decisions going forward. Even though demand tapered off in the first quarter, 2019 will remain a challenging year for carriers struggling to meet the freight demand of a growing economy. Rather than throwing money at the problem and investing in trailers they may or …
In our first article on detention, we analyzed recent industry data on detention minutes. We saw that wait times are increasing, while many carriers are accepting a higher percentage of these loads. With demand slowing, it seems this data can only mean one thing: shippers are returning to their bad detention habits. Shippers and carriers …
