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We’ve had tires on the mind lately. Whether we’ve been pondering the unfortunate and undervalued retread or discussing the vices and virtues of low-rolling-resistance tires, we write about rubber. Now the discussion moves on from individual types of tires to the tire as a whole. Fuel mileage is a hot topic on everyone’s mind, and … Read more
A cab is two things at once: An office and a home. Would you tolerate an uncomfortable home or inconvenient workspace? Likely not. Truck drivers don’t like the truck-cab equivalent, either. We’ve been talking a lot about how to attract and retain new drivers. As the discussion swirls around the type of person, maybe we … Read more
There’s been a lot of talk floating around about how to get potential truck drivers through the door. From laid off oil workers, to women and veterans, these days it seems like almost anyone is up for grabs. With no real answers in sight, it appears the Feds may be about to take some unilateral … Read more
There’s more to compliance than just the cost of doing business. While accounting, payroll, or expense mistakes might cost someone a job, problems with compliance could put an entire company out of business. As regulations become more expansive, fleets are increasingly trying to find new ways to handle the burdensome level of meeting and tracking … Read more
Whenever you hear the word ‘counterfeit,’ no doubt you immediately think of a knock-off designer bag or stack of fake greenbacks. Unfortunately, those were the old days. As we move into the age of 3D printing, automation, and ubiquitous technological advancement, almost anything can be counterfeited. And though it may be surprising to some, trucking … Read more
In exactly fifteen days, the federal fund that provides funding for the nation’s highways, roads and bridges will effectively run out of money. And we’re sorry to tell you this isn’t just a bad case of déjà vu. We are now witnessing yet another last minute effort to do something that it seems so obvious … Read more
You’re thinking we’ve talked enough about the employment squeeze. In fact, we haven’t. Until now the topic has revolved around recruiting and training, but what about retention? Truck drivers love their jobs, otherwise they’d be doing something else. Why then is truck driver turnover still stuck at 90 percent? As fleets try to stem the … Read more
Just because you’re a trucker doesn’t mean there’s no way for you to connect with your loved one while you’re away. There are plenty of ways to make that special someone at home feel special, even while you are on the road. First, worry not. Being away from your loved one doesn’t mean they are … Read more