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    By keeping a close eye on its operations, Go Xpressit allows customers to focus on their businesses.
    Oct. 7, 2024
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    While many fleets have access to thousands of data points, by tackling small goals at a time, fleet managers and dispatchers will become less overwhelmed and understand that they don’t have to make sense of all the data at once.
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    Using ELDs? You're collecting fleet data. Turn that data into routing solutions by simply picking a metric to improve.
    Oct. 3, 2024
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    tire tracks
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    Could ground-up used tires actually make the roads better for trucks?
    Oct. 2, 2024
    QCD
    After implementing a route optimization strategy, QCD's 'operations have been reduced by about 40 minutes each day, helping to eliminate driver fatigue,' Alcala said. 'QCD associates are now able to focus their attention on staffing and servicing our customers.”
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    Optimizing routes requires data that many fleets are already collecting. Here's how one fleet overhauled its routing strategy with a data-driven solution.
    Oct. 2, 2024
    OOH Today
    Michigan highways are dotted with competing marijuana dispensary billboard advertisements.
    Marijuana legalization is spreading across the U.S., creating more speed bumps for fleets seeking new drivers. As more states legalize recreational use, some fleets are struggling...
    Sept. 13, 2024

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    marijuana testing results
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    The rise in positive marijuana tests among commercial drivers is impacting the industry, with nearly 70% of positive Clearinghouse drug tests detecting marijuana use. Growing ...
    Sept. 13, 2024
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    trucking marijuana debate
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    As legalization grows, marijuana continues to be more prevalent in DOT tests.
    Sept. 12, 2024
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    As it relates to marijuana, drivers are still subject to Department of Transportation regulations and testing. This brings some confusion for drivers and retention challenges for carriers.
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    Growing institutional and cultural acceptance of marijuana makes the substance more available than ever. This challenges carriers to retain drivers and keep them informed within...
    Sept. 9, 2024
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    tire inspections
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    Though most fleets have formidable pre-check practices, there are solutions for tire monitoring that can help streamline those inspection processes on trucks and trailers.
    Sept. 6, 2024
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    EV tires
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    Commercial tire experts weigh in on the tire needs of EVs.
    Sept. 4, 2024
    Anyline
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    Rubber can create high operating costs. Choosing the right tire can be crucial to a fleet's bottom line.
    Sept. 4, 2024
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    trucking lighting
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    A look at the latest lighting offerings from companies that light the way for the trucking industry.
    Sept. 3, 2024