Equipment
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Fullbay’s Heavy Equipment Preventative Maintenance Checklist
A maintenance checklist can help ensure you hit everything necessary during an inspection. While we usually go for electronic checklists, we know some techs are still fans of the printed versions. Check out this downloadable maintenance checklist and give it a whirl!
November 29, 2023Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
Transport Topics has partnered with Spoken Layer to make one-minute daily briefings available on all your smart devices. Simply say “Alexa, play Transport Topics” or “Okay Google, talk to Transport Topics” to get the day’s biggest trucking headlines.
Strategies to keep trucks on the road longer
Having a strong lubrication strategy can help your fleet can see increased uptime, save your technicians repair time, and reduce costs. See how the Mobil Delvac™ team helped this Texas-based transportation company improve their lubrication system.
November 29, 20236 Surprising Ways To Solve Your Biggest Fleet Challenges
If you’re like most fleet operators, you’ve noticed there’s a lot of uncertainty in the freight market right now. Check out this complimentary white paper to learn innovative solutions for overcoming the biggest obstacles to optimizing your trailer or chassis fleet.
October 27, 2023A Comprehensive Guide On In-House Vs Outsourced Maintenance
Deciding between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations. We've put together a guide to help you evaluate the pros and cons of each strategy within the context of your business.
October 27, 2023Artificial Intelligence in Cold Chain Removes Manual Probing
Quality Custom Distribution partnered with EROAD to replace the costly, unreliable process of manual temperature monitoring. The implementation of a new Artificial Intelligence-driven solution has resulted in the elimination of manual temperature checks and significant cost savings for QCD.
October 27, 2023Getting Drivers Onboard with Fleet Safety Cameras
Concerned about getting your drivers on board with dash cams? We interviewed our customers and compiled their top 14 tips to successfully implement dash cams in this short guide.
October 10, 2023Advancing Fleet Efficiency with Predictive Maintenance
Read how full-service truck leasing company, Fox & James, has embraced innovation and harnessed the power of data-driven insights through predictive maintenance to streamline the detection of vehicle-related issues. A customer success story on how to get started with an easy-to-use, AI-powered maintenance software like Pitstop.
October 10, 2023Eco-Driving for Cost Savings and Safety
A recent study by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) explored how the ISAAC Coach advanced in-cab coaching for eco-driving delivered increases in safety along with fuel savings. Read this whitepaper to learn about implementing eco-driving in your fleet.
October 10, 2023Comprehensive Guide On In-House Vs Outsourced Maintenance
Deciding between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations. We've put together a guide to help you evaluate the pros and cons of each strategy within the context of your business.
September 6, 2023Lubrication analysis leads to extended ODI, fuel efficiency
Nussbaum Transportation worked with the MobilTM Engineering team to evaluate their fleet’s oil program. After implementing a new lubrication strategy, Nussbaum was able to safely extend oil drain intervals to 75,000 miles and improve their fuel efficiency.
August 23, 2023