Month: March 2017

The fact is this: One of the most common mistakes a trucker can make is not filing their taxes. Sure, you’ve spent a long time on the road and you’ve finally gotten home and the last thing you want to think about is your taxes, but it’s important to remember that filing on time is … Read moreTruck Driver: Why Filing Your Taxes Is More Important Than Ever

We recently took a dive into a topic that is gaining more traction as mobile technologies and the wireless world continue to integrate themselves into our reality: Mobile Maintenance Trucks. As fleets continue to try and find ways to streamline operations and cut costs, mobile maintenance solutions are increasingly becoming more mainstream. Cutting costs on … Read moreThe Keys To Utilizing The Right Mobile Maintenance Option For Trucking Companies

It’s no secret that manufacturers and industry players are getting ready for a brave new world of automation and high truck technology. At the same time, it’s been a topic of conversation for some time now. Here we are closing out the year. So how close are we to actually seeing these technologies become mainstream? … Read moreExamining Aspects Of Semi-Autonomous Trucks And Platooning

The fact is this: Wide-base single tires go a long way in helping fleets increase their fuel efficiency and cost savings measures. These types of tires have been used in fleet service and transport for a long, long time, and have seen many millions of miles rolled out on their backs. Still, despite all of … Read moreCan Wide-Base Single Truck Tires Increase Fuel Efficiency For Trucking Companies?

Despite an employment squeeze and an ongoing uptick in the economy, it’s no secret that today’s fleets are operating with the thinnest of margins. Should it be a surprise then that a recent survey of fleet executives shows a little pessimism? A number of fleet earnings reports are pointing to a somewhat challenging business environment … Read moreThe Story On Utilization And Procurement for Trucking Companies

With oil prices low, it’s no surprise that diesel and gasoline still rule the trucking roost. The fact is, they have for a long time. Still, today’s operators want to know that they have a hedge in the face of oil’s volatility. Additionally, making changes to help the environment is never bad. Now, pushed by … Read moreThe Latest From The World Of Hybrid and Electric Drive Vehicles

In today’s hyperactive global supply chain, fleets are always looking for new ways to increase truck roll time. They want to do this while also complying with government regulations and keeping CSA violations as low as possible. There are a number of ways to meet that goal, from improvements in recruiting, training and benefits to … Read moreTrucking Companies – How to Use Mobile Maintenance To Your Advantage