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3 weeks ago | 
worktruckonline.com | Wayne Parham
According to the most recent report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the national average cost of diesel fuel decreased this week, and four of the five regions also reported lower average prices. The national average price of diesel fuel in the U.S. per gallon decreased by nearly 4 cents as of June 2, 2025. The national average price of $3.45 is 27 cents lower than it was at the same time last year.
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3 weeks ago | 
worktruckonline.com | Wayne Parham
In a world with a constant need for CDL drivers, opportunity abounds for female drivers. However, truck cabs design can often pose challenges for women or even simply people of smaller stature. So, what features could be improved to make cabs better for women? For Kathryn Churchill, a marketing professional at an electric truck company, the highlight of events and trade shows is climbing in and out of trucks.
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3 weeks ago | 
worktruckonline.com | Wayne Parham
In June 2025, what recalls are out there that you need to know about, and which ones might impact your fleet? Work Truck has the answers in this comprehensive overview of recent recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recalls are categorized as either pickup truck, van, and SUV recalls, or medium- and heavy-duty truck recalls, and the manufacturers are listed in alphabetical order.
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4 weeks ago | 
policemag.com | Wayne Parham
Unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones, are a growing trend in law enforcement across the country. But how do police departments launch drone programs, and how can officers be trained to operate drones safely and professionally? Some departments, like Brookhaven, Georgia, and Fort Wayne, Indiana, are leaders in the field and are looked to by other departments when it comes to establishing a drone as first responder (DFR) program.
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1 month ago | 
worktruckonline.com | Wayne Parham
While fleet managers have an abundance of information at their fingertips from fleet management companies, fuel management companies, and telematics providers, there are still some additional resources available to help them prepare for natural disasters. Want to know what the greatest natural disaster risks are for your location, or any of your locations? Want to track inbound weather that might threaten a jobsite or one of your facilities?
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1 month ago | 
worktruckonline.com | Wayne Parham
While some may think of pickup trucks as the traditional work truck platform, with the proper upfit, cargo vans can offer even more advantages, such as a large amount of storage and a way to secure tools and gear. Basically, a commercial cargo van is a shell, a blank palette. It is up to the fleet manager to know what upfit is needed. Typically, van upfitters can help with the process if needed. “They need cargo vans because they need the space for all their tools and equipment.
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1 month ago | 
worktruckonline.com | Wayne Parham
May 22, 2025
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If you pick nearly any job you want to do, it can be found in the transportation industry, from working with data and analytics to safety and even marketing. The jobs are out there. So, what are some of the transportation-industry-related jobs? Who are the people who fill these roles, and what do they enjoy most about what they do?
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1 month ago | 
worktruckonline.com | Wayne Parham
Motive’s recently unveiled AI Coach promises to automate driver coaching and easily scale coaching, thereby saving time for safety professionals. The coaching sessions are delivered through video, hosted by an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar, and personalized to each driver. During Vision 25, the company’s second annual innovation summit, Motive unveiled AI Coach, introduced by Shoaib Makani, co-founder and CEO of Motive.
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1 month ago | 
worktruckonline.com | Wayne Parham
According to the most recent report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the national average cost of diesel fuel decreased this week, and three of the five regions also reported lower average prices. The national average price of diesel fuel in the U.S. per gallon decreased by more than 2 cents as of May 12, 2025. The national average price of $3.47 is 37 cents cheaper than at the same time last year. This week, regional average prices decreased in three regions.
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1 month ago | 
worktruckonline.com | Wayne Parham
In May 2025, what recalls are out there that you need to know about, and which ones might impact your fleet? Work Truck has the answers in this comprehensive overview of recent recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recalls are categorized as either pickup truck, van, and SUV recalls, or medium- and heavy-duty truck recalls, and the manufacturers are listed in alphabetical order.
