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.
Read More »Technology In The Workplace: AMTA Panel Discussion
With an estimated 36 million trucks currently in service in the United States, there is a more urgent need to make sure truck drivers maintain strict safety and accident prevention standards.
Unfortunately, the numbers say this is not the case. According to the 2019 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report, which covered data up to 2017, the number of fatalities from accidents involving trucks has been on the rise since 2014. Out of these fatalities, 72% were occupants of other vehicles, 18% were occupants of large tracks, and 10% were pedestrians.Read More »3 Ways to Prevent Fleet Truck Accidents
There has been a lot of mixed feedback from the field with regards to the ELD adoption. Some love it, some hate it, some are trying to keep their heads above the water. The response from fleets on the subject of the ELD rule-making highly depends on the carrier, the hauling destination, and the type of business.
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Read More »Key Takeaways On ELD Mandate From Drivers And Carriers
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.
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