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Trucking is one of the most popular jobs in 29 states of the US and contributes a big chunk to the economy. However, the numbers of accidents and deaths recorded are also enormous. Do you know almost 500,000 truck accidents are registered in the USA annually, out of which 5,000 result in deaths? 

Statistics like these make it more crucial to enhance the safety features in the trucks. So, here we are bringing you 6 truck technologies that ensure the better safety of your drivers. These products and features fall under the category of the advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS).

Foam, innerspring, and air are among the top 3 RV mattress options available in the market. Buying a mattress for a home is not the same as for your moving home. You will be driving all through the day, and getting a comfortable night's sleep is important for blissful mornings.

Going to a store and lying on mattresses for a few seconds or minutes won’t give the right impression; you need to do your own research and see what’s best for you and your RV companions. So, here we have gathered enough details about foam, innerspring, and air mattresses to help you make a sound decision. 

Poor sleep is bad for your health and it directly impacts your ability to do basic chores, including what you do at work. Fatigue and sleep deprivation have been observed as the top reasons for commercial truck drivers’ road accidents in the USA.

As per a recent report released by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, lack of good night sleep is a factor in almost 100,000 truck accidents and 1,550 fatalities every year. Further, on interviewing and surveying commercial truck drivers, 66% of them acknowledged experiencing some level of fatigue on at least 50% of their monthly trips. More than 65% of the surveyed drivers shared that symptoms of drowsiness like yawning are common on long trips. 

With the labor shortage continuing in 2022, retaining top performers grows difficult. Attracting new talent with high employee turnover trends can be equally tricky.

Implementing useful technologies and offering incentives can go a long way in decreasing employee disengagement for improved retention and new talent acquisition.

If you are planning to step into the trucking industry as a driver, you can be confused about whether to be a truck owner-operator or a company driver. Well, there are pros and cons of both that you need to consider and compare before making a decision. 

The day-to-day responsibilities of both types of drivers are the same; however, the major differences are in the back-end responsibilities. Let’s dig deep into the topic to see which is best for you.

Running a trucking company isn’t easy. As a fleet manager, cost management is one of your top priorities, and you need to take adequate measures to ensure it’s achieved without hampering the quality and flow of the work. 

Fortunately, now there are many tools and software programs that automate this task. So, if you know the right technique to use these tools, you can save hundreds of dollars each month. All you need to do is perform a rational cost analysis before drafting and implementing policies that can save on fleet cost. This blog will be a short guide for you where you’ll learn about multiple factors involved in fleet cost management.