Melton Technologies Blog

Trucking is a unique and challenging business. Our blog covers the latest news, ideas and tips to make your job easier.

Chuck Melton

Is a Societal Shift to Blame for the Current Driver Shortage?

Is a societal shift to blame for driver shortages? The blue-collar workforce is getting smaller as technology is changing the trucking industry.
Chuck Melton

Hacking is a Major Security Concern in the Trucking Industry

Hacking and other security concerns are at the forefront of the trucking technology movement lately.
Chuck Melton

A New and Free eBook Documents Benefits of Trucking Technology

The question is: How trucking technology will affect bottom lines for trucking and fleet companies who are embracing the future?
Chuck Melton

What You Need to Know About Changes in Shipment Tracking Technology

To stay competitive, fleet owners have to keep up to date with the latest in trucking technology, this includes shipment tracking technology.
Chuck Melton

Rewarding Your Most Productive Employees

Far too few fleet owners know exactly how to reward productive employees, however creating incentives can cause employees to up their performance!
Chuck Melton

Narrowing in on Information Through Telematics Systems

Modern telematics systems offer so much data that it is easy to allow important information slip by, it pays for fleet owners have a narrow focus.
Chuck Melton

Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Systems May Be in Your Future

A mandate has been proposed that would require passenger vehicles and trucks to include vehicle-to-vehicle communications technology in the future.
Chuck Melton

An Old Transportation Technology is New Again

In an effort to reduce pollution and increase trucking efficiency, there are plans to install a catenary trucking system in the Los Angeles area.
Chuck Melton

Brake Inspection Blitz is Coming – Is Your Fleet Ready?

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will conduct brake system inspections throughout North America in the coming weeks. Is your fleet ready?
Chuck Melton

Diesel Prices Drop, but Keep an Eye on the Middle East

Fleet owners are now enjoying a savings on diesel - over five cents per gallon when compared to the first week of August 2013.

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