Four months after the final ratification took place in Canada, The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) became effective on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 as the successor of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The purpose of the new agreement is to support “North American manufacturing and mutually beneficial trade.” There are several key changes
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In the day-to-day operations of your company’s fleet, maintenance is easy to overlook. It’s far too simple to neglect oil changes, brake system maintenance, and other important checks and maintenance tasks. Yet if you are not properly maintaining your vehicles, your company productivity is suffering. While there is a cost associated with fleet maintenance, over
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The scorching summer heat can be a major influence of your fleet and your fleet drivers. Not only are long-haul drivers greatly affected by the weather change, local/regional and delivery drivers alike are also affected since they often spend more time loading and unloading freight. With this in mind, now is the time to take
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With the average fuel efficiency for trucks reaching 6.5 miles per gallon, any advice to mitigate fuel expenses can greatly help in the long run. Small changes to habits and investments on your fleet can lead to substantial savings. Here are 6 tips to saving money on fuel. Fuel Efficient Tips for Driver Behavior
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The U.S. Department of Transportation released an Expanded Emergency Declaration on Wednesday, March 18 following U.S. President Trump’s declaration of a nationwide emergency in direct relation to COVID-19. This Expanded Emergency Declaration states that there is an exemption from Parts 390 to 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). Exempted drivers under this
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Involve Drivers to Create Realistic Expectations Sometimes, expectations are created for people to follow without their own input, which becomes hard for those expectations to be met. If the company wants its drivers to meet their expectations, the company should listen to the concerns and past experiences of the drivers. This practice can create
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1. Know the Signs of Card Skimming According to FICO (March 2018), the number of compromised ATMs and point-of-sale devices increased by 8% in 2017, including gas pumps. Educate your drivers on the signs of card skimmers at the pump to maintain their own safety and keep costs low. Two signs of card skimming are
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Practical suggestions to follow to not be a victim of fuel card fraud: If time allows it, choose to Pay inside the C-Store Vs. paying at the fuel pump. If you need to pay the Fuel Pump, then, pay to the one closest to the building, or the one that is most illuminated. Avoid using
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