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Personnel Management

How Much Time Are You Travelling? Report Claims Its Up 93%

According to Engine's inaugural Powering Travel Trends Report, people who work in travel-heavy industries like construction are on the road more than ever before.

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Researchers Developing Methods to Keep Electric Vehicles Charging for Remote Locations

Iowa State University

Iowa State researchers are working on solutions for EVs where they have no power and no access to power due to an outage, which could be useful for situations where they operate in very remote locations.

Researchers are developing strategies to keep public charging stations for electric vehicles operating during power outages.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Connected Fleet Management Plays Big Role in Construction Industry’s Future

Panasonic Connect

Construction businesses, contractors, and fleet managers are using AI, IoT, and machine learning as part of connected fleet management systems to modernize their operations and boost productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

It’s easy to see how connected fleet management solutions would appeal to front office management, but they also streamline the day-to-day tasks of front-line workers who are in the field, on the road, or in the maintenance bay.

Safety Equipment - Other

Driver Safety: A Core Transportation Industry Value

Coupled with advanced technology, fleets should continue to prioritize and revisit their driver training programs. The most successful fleets have many touch points for their safety training programs.

Inadequate signage, road construction, poorly maintained roadways and storms (rain, snow, ice, wind) all pose risks, especially for large, heavy vehicles that require more space for stopping and time to maneuver turns.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

4 Key Metrics for Fleet Monitoring

Monitoring key performance metrics enables fleet managers to make informed decisions about vehicle use, maintenance and replacement.

Detailed inspection and service history data can help indicate if an asset is likely to encounter recurring problems.

Contractors’ Top 50

Equipment Today Recognizes the 2024 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

The winners of the award represent an array of innovative solutions to improve productivity, efficiency, safety and comfort.

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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

How Rental Companies Benefit by Accurate CO2 Emissions Reporting

Providing rental fleet owners and operators with precise engine use and emissions data can be key to take advantage of tax-saving benefits and validate sustainability claims.

Rental Fleet Emissions Need Accurate Reporting

Trimble Announces New Transportation Tech at Insight

Trimble made several announcements at its 2024 Insight Tech Conference.

Insight Tech Conference 2024

Labor & Workforce Development

Reed Named Prez, CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis

Daimler Truck North America

Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) has appointed T.J. Reed to the position of president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp (FCCC) and Thomas Built Buses (TBB), effective Sept. 9.

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

How Transportation Fleets Have Evolved To Embrace Digital Contracts

Fleet Advantage

The next phase of contracting digital transformation will involve leveraging advanced workflow processes such as e-contracting, multi-channel origination, digital certainty, auditing, document governance, security and more.

Centralized data management will allow transportation fleets and their finance professionals to access and analyze metadata across various origination channels and asset classes.

Jobsite Equipment

Western Global Opens Winnipeg Factory for Large Tank Demand, Delivery

Western Global's new location significantly increases production capacity, with a focus on large tanks.

Western Global recently moved into its new 26,850-square-foot facility in Winnipeg.

Trackunit Put AI in Your Hands, Naturally We Had Some Questions

Soeren Brogaard, CEO of Trackunit talks about IrisX, a new software platform that uses generative AI and large language models in an open environment.

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