Transport Research International Documentation (TRID) https://trid.trb.org/ en-us Copyright © 2026. National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss tris-trb@nas.edu (Bill McLeod) tris-trb@nas.edu (Bill McLeod) Transport Research International Documentation (TRID) https://trid.trb.org/Images/PageHeader-wTitle.jpg https://trid.trb.org/ Fleet managers struggle to cope with data overload : the proliferation of telematics, the trend to universal vehicle connectivity, fleetś interconnection with the Internet of Things, and the emergence of smart cities will create a real-time avalanche of actionable fleet-related data https://trid.trb.org/View/1700965 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:10:00 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1700965 Strategies to elevate your stature with senior management https://trid.trb.org/View/1700964 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:09:59 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1700964 Five reasons why fleet managers are terminated : it is understandable when fleet managers are fired for making expensive mistakes or when caught in ethical transgressions, but many are terminated for circumstances that were self-inflicted and entirely avoidable https://trid.trb.org/View/1700963 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:09:58 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1700963 3 fleet trends to tackle in 2020 : some major trends fleets should have on their radar for 2020 include railcar shortage concerns, taking advantage of the used vehicle market, and revamping their drugged driving policies https://trid.trb.org/View/1700962 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:09:58 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1700962 The continued growth of online remarketing https://trid.trb.org/View/1700961 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:09:57 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1700961 A fresh standard for asset valuation : as ISO 55000 becomes more widely acknowledged and accepted, itś likely to become the prism through which asset-heavy organizations are viewed and a benchmark by which such organizations are judged https://trid.trb.org/View/1700960 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:09:57 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1700960 State-of-the-art fleet technologies : telematics, big data, AI, driver safety, and overall corporate sustainability goals are some major aspects of fleet that managers are continually assessing when considering the latest advancements in technology https://trid.trb.org/View/1691786 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:15:16 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1691786 ADAS technology becoming mandatory equipment for more fleets : the availability of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is a growing influence on vehicle acquisition decisions, but fleets are recognizing the need to properly familiarize drivers on these safety functions before they hit the road https://trid.trb.org/View/1691785 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:15:15 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1691785 Sustainability inertia : the fear of getting ahead of the curve : corporate sustainability initiatives continue to be a strong trend at many companies, but are tempered by the limited availability of zero-emission vehicles capable of fulfilling a cross section of fleet applications https://trid.trb.org/View/1691784 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:15:14 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1691784 Fleet truck management--1920 vs. 2020 : there are some surprising parallels within the trucking industry when looking at the last 100 years of history https://trid.trb.org/View/1691783 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:15:13 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1691783 How to address driver pushback to video-based safety systems https://trid.trb.org/View/1691782 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:15:13 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1691782 TCO for EVs : working toward a solution https://trid.trb.org/View/1691781 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:15:12 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1691781 Labor shortage increases but economic uncertainty emerges : the robust economy is creating record numbers of new jobs and a subsequent labor shortage that is being exacerbated by the large wave of baby boomer retirements, but some see uncertainty in future market conditions https://trid.trb.org/View/1682388 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:43:12 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1682388 Upward pricing pressures on most fixed & operating costs : fleets are being impacted by a variety of inflationary pressures ranging from higher acquisition prices due to the proliferation of onboard safety equipment, to increased material costs pushing up pricing on parts, upfits, and replacement tires https://trid.trb.org/View/1682387 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:43:12 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1682387 Containing fuel spend is a top fleet focus despite price stability : with the cost of fuel representing 60% of the total fleet budget, fleet managers are looking for opportunities to reduce expenditures ranging from rightsizing, route optimization, telematics, personal use, and modifying driver behavior https://trid.trb.org/View/1682386 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:43:11 GMT https://trid.trb.org/View/1682386