technology

4 Cost Savings from Smarter Driving in Fleets

by BigRoad Marketing
July 8, 2020September 12, 2023

Seeing speeding cars cutting corners and running red lights may look exhilarating in movies, but this type of driving doesn’t have a place on real-life roads. In real life, this is called aggressive driving, and it can pose serious problems to your fleet.

Curtailing aggressive driving in fleets may seem like it’s easier said than done—especially since, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), 80% of drivers have admitted to aggressive behaviors on the road at least once in a given year.Read More »4 Cost Savings from Smarter Driving in Fleets

CVSA Conference 2014 Focuses on Safety, Emerging Technologies

by BigRoad Marketing
April 24, 2020September 12, 2023

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) annual conference kicks off in Buffalo this coming Sunday, running until Wednesday the 17th. The focus is on safety, with participants expected to discuss how all commercial players—from truckers to shippers and legislators—can make the road a safer place.

Mountr – Magentic Power Mount Review

by BigRoad Marketing
April 24, 2020September 12, 2023

A picture of Mountr smartphone mount

One constant irritation with mobile technology is battery life. No device ever seems to have enough of it.

Nothing is worse than running out of juice when you least expect it and it’s often your own fault. Forgetting to plug a device in or misplacing the cable are the root of hair-pulling frustration.

Why Small Fleets are Slow to Invest in Technology

by BigRoad Marketing
April 24, 2020September 12, 2023

lo-tech Considering the many variables that affect a small fleet, it’s easy to see why it’s hard for your business to achieve a consistent profit level. Trucking is a complex beast with many areas you need to keep a handle on: customer demands, traffic, routing considerations, safety compliance, employee retention, and driver training. These and many other factors affect your bottom line and spell the difference between profit and loss.

Cost of Being An Owner-Operator (COVID-19 Edition)

by BigRoad Marketing
April 23, 2020September 12, 2023

Being an owner-operator means being your own business owner, and you’re probably asking yourself this April 2020: Should I run during the coronavirus pandemic? How will the COVID-19 outbreak affect my profits? Where can I get trucking loads?

Let’s take a closer look at your options.

BigRoad Review: Zello Walkie-Talkie App

by BigRoad Marketing
February 28, 2020

Phone calls are not always the most convenient way to talk when you need to communicate with more than one person. A great way around this is with Zello, an app that makes your mobile device work like a walkie-talkie.

5 Benefits of Staying on Top of Fleet Technology

by BigRoad Marketing
February 13, 2020September 12, 2023

There’s no denying that technology is changing business environments at a startling pace. If businesses are to remain competitive in the next decade, they must make investments in the digital transformation journey for the long-term. Fleet management, a sector that was once dominated by infrastructure and fleets, will witness radical changes in the upcoming years.

While disruptive technologies will change existing processes and systems, these changes bring a lot of benefits for all stakeholders in the company. Below we’ll go through 5 advantages that every fleet organization can gain by staying on top of fleet technology and trends.Read More »5 Benefits of Staying on Top of Fleet Technology

Technology In The Workplace: AMTA Panel Discussion

by BigRoad Marketing
February 12, 2020

Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) hosted industry experts from Fleet Complete, Drivewyze and Isaac Instruments to discuss must-have technologies, ELDs and government regulations at the Leadership Conference and AGM on April 27, 2019, in Kananaskis, Alta.

How Manufacturers are Improving Safety for Truckers

by BigRoad Marketing
August 24, 2017September 12, 2023

Trucking is a dangerous job. Drivers have to navigate potholes using massive vehicles. They deal with poor weather conditions, share the road with bad drivers, fatigue, tedium, and the distracting temptation of their mobile devices while behind the wheel. But recent advances in technology are introducing safety improvements for the industry.