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03
Dec
Why Automated Freight Matching is The Dream of All Truckers
Technology has revolutionized many industries, and transportation is no exception. Over many years and even decades, experienced truck drivers have seen firsthand the improvements that have been made to truck machinery and logistics with the invention of the electronic logging device (ELD) and smartphones with GPS apps. A recent PwC report details the benefits of automated freight matching for truck drivers and employers.
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15
Nov
Important Laws for Truck Drivers to Know and Follow
Truck drivers are required to not only obey driving laws, but to understand the laws pertaining to DOT drug testing, ELDs and minimum wage. In this blog, we’ll spell out exactly what every truck driver should know going into 2020.
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05
Nov
Fun Facts About Truck Driving in the U.S.
Truck drivers are the backbone of commerce in the U.S. Trucking moves 71% of all freight in the U.S. and provides nearly 6% of all full-time jobs in the country. Here are a few surprising facts about the U.S. trucking industry: (more…)
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24
Oct
Electric Trucks: Challenges, Opportunities, and Their Future
The shift towards electric powered-vehicles has been successful in the consumer market — over 1 million cars are on the road in the United States. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks are next in line. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the transportation sector accounts for 29% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, with medium- and heavy-duty trucks responsible for 23% of those emissions. For this reason, the transportation industry is under pressure to reduce carbon emissions and switch to electric power.
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09
Oct
What is Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Why Should Truckers Care?
In 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that all diesel engines are required to use a selective catalytic reduction (SCR). SCR is powered by a consumable fluid called diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) which is composed of deionized water and a pure form of urea (composed of nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon and oxygen). Together, DEF and SCR increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
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