As climate change concerns continue to grow in the U.S. (and globally), states, lawmakers and stakeholders are pushing for stricter emission regulations to reduce the carbon footprint of heavy-duty vehicles.
In recent years, emission regulations for the trucking industry have tightened significantly with more changes coming. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have implemented strict standards aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM).
For example, the EPA’s Phase 2 GHG Emissions Standards, which took effect in 2021, mandated that manufacturers improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions from new trucks. GHG Phase 3 will begin impacting all states beginning in 2027.
A key player in the U.S. regulatory landscape is the California Air Resources Board (CARB). CARB has long been at the forefront of environmental regulation and has set some of the most stringent standards for vehicle emissions in the country. The Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation, introduced by CARB, requires manufacturers to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission trucks, with a goal of 100% zero-emission truck sales by 2045.
Aim's Senior Vice President of Sales Operations, Dan Fleming, recently presented on a panel at the 11th Annual Distracted Driving Summit. This day-and-a-half event, held in Richmond, VA, drew in hundreds of attendees eager to learn from experts in law enforcement, county and state officials, and commercial fleet operators about the dangers of distracted driving and the best solutions to reduce its risks for all drivers on the road.
In July, Aim’s Vice President of Sales, Joe Telega, and the sales leadership team hosted two key sales conferences. These annual meetings provide a valuable platform for our teams to come together and collaboratively review year-to-date performance, refine sales techniques, and strategize for a strong finish to the year through deep discussion and interaction.
Aim Transportation Solutions is pleased to announce the promotion of Frank Pauley from Virtual Facility Maintenance Manager to Director of Virtual Services. Frank began his journey with Aim 10 years ago in the Road Rescue department, later transitioning to the virtual facilities team where he steadily advanced through the ranks.
Frank will now lead Aim's Virtual Services department, which has recently integrated our virtual shop and managed maintenance facilities into a single department. This merger allows Aim to continue delivering the exceptional service our customers have always received from us while creating new opportunities for growth.
As part of Aim’s commitment to giving back to the community, the award-winning commercial transportation solutions provider proudly supported the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament through its Final Four sponsorship as well as transporting and delivering the event’s basketball hoops.
Aim Transportation Solutions is excited to announce the promotion of Carli Kuntze to Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Since starting her journey with Aim in 2008 as an HR assistant, Carli has steadily advanced her ranking, first being promoted to Human Resource Manager, then to Director of Human Resources, and then to her most recent role as Vice President of Human Resources. Now, she proudly steps into her new role as Senior Vice President.
The trucking industry is the backbone of the American economy. It’s responsible for transporting 72.5% of the nation's freight by weight. Given that staggering it statistic, it may surprise many—especially those outside of the industry—that we are in the throes of a national driver shortage. According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry was short about 78,000 drivers in 2022, with this huge gap ballooning in the coming years.
The impact of this shortage ripples across the supply chain, impacting everything from consumer goods availability to manufacturing and construction timelines—and everything around, in between and then some. In this challenging environment, Aim Transportation Solutions offers a robust answer through its dedicated contract carriage services—by hiring and retaining truck drivers, supplying and maintaining trucks, providing 24/7-365 operational support and much, much more—ensuring businesses continue to thrive despite the shortage.
Brakes are the most vital component of any vehicle's safety system, especially for fully loaded 20-, 30-, 40-ton semi-trucks. Brakes must be capable of bringing these massive trucks to a stop, often under challenging conditions. Properly maintained brakes can mean the difference between a safe stop and a catastrophic accident.
Because of this, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) holds an important initiative known as Brake Safety Week. More specifically, Brake Safety Week is a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and driver inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative, a brake-safety awareness and outreach opportunity, and a brake-related inspection and violation data-collection project, and this year’s initiative is set for August 25-31.
Aim’s Business Development Manager, Trisha Mossor, was among 42 individuals who graduated from the Leadership Mahoning Valley (LMV) Class of 2024, showcasing her commitment to professional and personal development, engaging with the local community and growing Aim’s network and resources.
In continuing our commitment to utilizing advancing technology to provide superior customer service, Aim is excited to announce the launch of AimBot, the new chat widget on aimntls.com. The state-of-the-art chatbot is now live and assisting users.
In using AimBot, users can follow a series of clickable prompts to connect to a live Aim representative to answer questions about Aim’s offering of fleet solutions, career opportunities, and more. Live users are available to chat Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST, but access to answers for FAQs and other AI-assisted solutions will be available through AimBot 24/7.