A United Airlines flight attendant made a mistake that could have posed a huge security threat
A United Airlines employee posted security codes online that are used to access the cockpit...
OEMs are focused on efficiency
Of course fleet owners and managers play a big role in the fuel efficiency of their operations. The way they spec a vehicle, the add-on devices they select, the way they train drivers all can increase the number of miles a truck gets out of a gallon of diesel.
But the design of the truck itself and the options offered by the truck makers also are key to just how efficient a truck can be.
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A group of architects submitted this proposal for Trump’s border wall that’s a one-way sheet of plexiglass
The Trump administration is counting on Congress to approve its federal budget for its...
Tying down cargo securement
Roadcheck 2017 is taking place June 6 through 8. The annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance event will see triple the number of inspections normally completed during a 72-hour period.
This year, as in years past, CVSA is placing special emphasis on a single violation category. For the upcoming safety blitz, it will be cargo securement. Inspections are not limited to this area, but as we know, when an inspector finds one thing wrong, he or she is more likely to check other areas of the truck.
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Step-by-step guide to performance benchmarking
Benchmarking is a way to evaluate whether you are achieving the best possible performance in your fleet operation. You can set internal benchmarks that measure your performance against pre-set goals, see how you stack up to a competitor's benchmarks, or even determine how you measure up to industry standards.
To execute a successful benchmarking program you need to follow an orderly process. Here are key steps you need to follow.
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Report: Top House Republican Jason Chaffetz may be joining Fox News
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman Jason Chaffetz may take on a role at Fox...
Getac develops rugged tablet for mobile field workers
Engineered to meet the needs of mobile transportation and field service professionals, the new Getac ZX70 is a 7-in. fully rugged Android tablet designed for one-handed use in remote and challenging environments.
The ZX70 is powered by the Android 6.0 operating system, providing access to existing apps via the Google Play store. And because it runs on the Android platform, custom apps can be developed for download and use.
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