Calling All Fleets: Annual ACT Expo Fleet Awards Ceremony Now Begins
Nominations are now open for the Annual Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo Fleet Awards. These awards recognize organizations that demonstrate leadership in sustainable transportation. The Fleet Awards recognize progressive fleets that are not only achieving ambitious sustainability goals but are innovating and reinventing clean transportation. The ACT Expo Fleet Awards provide a platform to recognize the extraordinary efforts and excellence of fleets working towards a cleaner future. Each year, past and future Fleet Award winners are recognized live at the ACT Expo. 2025 categories include: Be in it for the long haul – Create an organization with a lifelong commitment to sustainable transportation The world's leading fleet – International fleets and companies achieve cross-border sustainable development Leading private fleet – Private companies exceed requirements for environmentally friendly fleets leading public fleet – Government and school bus fleets demonstrate leadership in the procurement and deployment of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies Leading off-road team – Fleets leading the way in…
Ergonomic support for truck fleets
For millions of Americans, truck driving is a viable career that offers substantial rewards. The job also greatly increases the likelihood of musculoskeletal disorders and other problems. In fact, about four out of five truck drivers report suffering from one of these conditions in the past year, often involving neck or lower back pain. Ergonomic support can change these possibilities by improving the work environment and minimizing stress on the truck driver's body. By considering these factors, businesses can understand the importance of maintaining ergonomics in their truck fleet. Also Read: The Road Ahead: States with the Most Truck Drivers in 2024 How Truck Driving Can Cause Musculoskeletal Problems Driving a truck requires a large number of movements that, if repeated over the years, can lead to severe pain and other problems. A 2015 study showed that truck drivers are most likely to experience neck or lower back pain as a result of their work, but they may also experience…