As the sponsors of CapitolTreeTracker.com, a site that allows you to track the progress of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree via real-time GPS location tracking by FleetLocate, we’re happy to tell you that the tree will be arriving in Texas today. You can see the tree on its journey at these locations:* El Paso Zoo – 4001 […]
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Paul Menig, CEO of Business Accelerants Powered by Tech-I-M, sees the trailer and transport industry entering its first growth phase almost 15 years into the GPS era. A tremendous increase in both the number of trailer tracking units over the last five years and the volume of production of new trailers bears proof ( see
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Spireon is pleased to announce that we are the sponsors of CapitolTreeTracker.com, a site that allows you to track the progress of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree via real-time GPS location tracking by FleetLocate as it makes its way from the Carson National Forest in New Mexico to Washington, D.C. The tree is selected from
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Fleet management becomes even more important in winter. According to the Federal Highway Administration, an average of 467 fatalities are associated with icy driving conditions annually, and 23% of all vehicle crashes every year are caused in part by inclement weather, such as rain, sleet, snow, fog, and wind. Beyond battling the elements, slippery roads,
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Hear how carriers are using smart trailer technology and how to plan for the future in this complimentary webinar. Smart trailer technology opens a new realm of opportunity within the freight industry, with the ability to provide actionable, real-time data, tracking and monitoring capabilities that enable companies to analyze performance and make timely improvements. However,
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What is the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse? The FMCSA’s new Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is an electronic database containing drug and alcohol violations. Employers will use it beginning Jan. 6, 2020, to report violations and will be required to check it to see that no current or prospective driver is prohibited from operating a
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The driver shortage is an ongoing challenge for carriers. Driver turnover continues to remain stuck near 100 percent. Freight rates and capacity demand continue to hold steady, leading driver income to flatten. The short supply of well-qualified drivers — those with very few tickets, a safe driving record, no criminal background, etc. — puts a
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Trucking companies can now register for the drug & alcohol clearinghouse being administered and operated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the agency announced on October 1. Make sure you’re ready for the newest FMCSA mandate, coming January 6, 2020: The CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. In this overview of the new mandate
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Case Study: Darling Ingredients is a global developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients With operations in 18 countries on five continents, headquarters in Irving, Texas, and approximately 10,000 employees worldwide generating annual revenue around $3.7 million, Darling is extremely invested in fleets, transportation, and the logistics of moving its
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As of Jan. 6, 2020, motor carriers are required to begin using the FMCSA’s Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse will allow carriers to screen new drivers during pre-hire and all drivers annually. With these new procedures, the FMCSA seeks to eliminate almost 900 crashes annually, resulting in $196 million in total
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