Industry Trends

Penske Truck Leasing brings you industry trends and news, written for fleet owners and drivers with input from transportation experts.

Compliance

• Compliance Brief: ELD Mandate

  Here’s what you need to know to make sure you’re prepared. More

• Key Ways to Prevent the Most Frequent CSA Violations

  Regular preventive maintenance improves uptime and reduces the risk of CSA violations. More

Technology

• Apps for Truck Drivers

  Apps are making life easier for drivers out on the road. More

Maintenance

• Diesel Technician Shortage Expected to Worsen

  The diesel technician shortage is expected to worsen throughout the trucking industry. More

Risk Mitigation

• New Solutions for Addressing Downtime

  Downtime is the nemesis of every fleet operator, and preventing it is a priority of truck leasing and renting companies. More

Safety

• 7 Reasons Safety Matters

  Trucking safety is important for many reasons including lowering CSA scores, attracting truck drivers, truck driver retention, cutting costs and more. More

• Groups Join Together to Help Drivers Find Truck Parking

  Trucking and travel plaza industries have joined together to help professional drivers find available truck parking via a new mobile app. More

• Fleet Owners, Government Look to Increase Safety Through Technology

  As of 2017, new commercial trucks must be equipped with electronic control systems. More

• Improved Seat Belt Use Could Save Lives, Reduce CSA Violations

  Federal law requires professional truck drivers to buckle up, yet one in six still fails to use a seat belt. More

• Ten Maintenance and Driver Tips to Improve Safety as Temperatures Drop

  Extra preparation is warranted for cold weather operation. More

Fuel Management

• More Efficient Trailers to Hit the Road in California

  California plans to move ahead with Phase 2 greenhouse gas emission regulations. More

• Industry Sees Increased Use of Natural Gas, Growth in Fueling Stations

  Non-petroleum fuel usage is at its highest level since the mid-1950s. More

Environment

• EPA and DOT Finalize Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks

  The standards will improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon pollution, as well as bolster energy security and spur manufacturing innovation. More

• SmartWay Releases its Elite Status Qualifications

  Elite level category for 53-foot dry van or refrigerated trailers has been added to EPA’s SmartWay program. More

Driver Well-being

• Three Ways Fleet Owners, Drivers Can Work Together to Improve Their CSA Scores

  Pre- and post-trip inspections, routine truck service and repair, and properly secured loads. More

• Five Ways Professional Drivers Can Improve Their Health

  Healthier truck drivers can improve safety on our highways. More