Month: March 2018

When it comes to ensuring your truck drivers aren’t just operating their vehicles safely, but are also happy and motivated on the job, incentives have the power to do both. Yet, the problem is that too few fleets focus on individual performance and organizational effectiveness. They are so intent on the bottom line and getting … Read moreHow To Incentivize Your Truck Drivers In A Way That Works

From new rules to heavy taxation, the trucking industry does not operate without challenges. Today, motor carriers bemoan new trucking rules, taxes, and other factors that lead to truck driver shortages and rate hikes. Today we will take a look at a few of those factors and how they are impacting the trucking industry, both … Read moreA Look At Some Of The Capacity Challenges Facing The Trucking Industry

Have you heard? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced that their National Registry of Certified Medical Examiner’s website was breached in a cyberattack last year. While they did not announce the attack until right now, many people reported a period last year and into the first part of this year in which … Read moreExamining The Importance Of Cybersecurity In Trucking

If there is one thing that every modern trucking shop technician frets over – especially those working in large fleets – it is the ability to effectively manage the massive jumble of truck parts that they must deal with on an ongoing basis. The fact is, a well-managed parts inventory can help motor carriers save … Read moreHow To Not Get Overwhelmed By A Huge Trucking Parts Inventory

Once enforcement of the ELD mandate began in December, everyone was wondering: How will this all shake out? Today, we will look at what some of the problems are that truckers and fleets are facing as they adapt to the change. The first problem, which many predicted, is in truck driver confusion. A large problem … Read moreKey Takeaways From Our First Month With The ELD Mandate

If there is one thing professional truck drivers dread dealing with, it is unsafe conditions. There is enough to deal with out there on the nation’s roads, from other truck drivers to passenger drivers to weather and just about anything else. So, what is a truck driver to do if they are faced with an … Read moreTop Tips For Truckers Seeking To Increase Their Level Of Operational Safety

Many a passenger car driver will tell you that as they drive down the highway, more than once have they taken a couple glances at tanker trucks as they pass by. While these vehicles and their cargo are generally safe and proceed without incident down our nation’s road on a constant basis, they often carry … Read moreHow Tanker Design Has Changed Over The Years

For many, the true tire part that gets no love are the tires. Yet, so few think about the foundation upon which those tires rest. The fact of the matter is if you haven’t done a comprehensive review of your wheel installation procedures, you may be missing a critical step in ensuring your vehicles are … Read moreTruck Driver – Why Your Wheels Matter More Than You Think