Category - Truck Rental Articles

Study: Truck Drivers Rank Among the Most Sleep-Deprived Americans

A study from Ball State University indicates that truck drivers as a group are getting inadequate sleep. The report analyzed more than 150,000...

Q: What changes can I expect from my fleet performance now that fall is approaching?

A: As we have monitored fleets over the past several years, we've seen clear seasonal behavior changes. Fall offers prime-time fuel economy and idle...

Idealease Telematics: Driving Events Defined

Q: I see Hard Events (Cornering, Braking, Acceleration) on my scorecard. What triggers a hard event? A: The telematics device has an accelerometer...

Fuel Additive Use During Cold Weather Conditions

Fuel additives to prevent jelling should be added anytime the ambient temperature is below 32. Power Service and Penray are popular manufactures of...
Seeing at Night

Seeing at Night

Night vision is the ability to see well in low-light conditions. As we age, we have greater difficulty seeing at night. A 50-year-old driver may need twice as much light to see as well as a...

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Defensive Driving at Night

Driving at night requires defensive and thoughtful driving! Here is some advice on safe driving techniques: Plan your route so you're aware of any steep descents, sharp corners and other hazards...

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An Invitation for a Roadside Inspection

An Invitation for a Roadside Inspection

Year after year, one of the top violations for commercial motor vehicles is having inoperable lighting. An inoperable vehicle lamp gives the appearance that a vehicle is not being optimally...

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