Month: December 2019

There are two things that routinely rank in the top of things trucking companies think about. One is safety and enforcement and the other is fuel costs. Yet, is there more your fleet can do? Sure, there is. There could be better ways to manage a fuel program or more emphasis on recognizing what to … Read more

The latest report on freight transported showed another decline, but still, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) doesn’t believe that the economy will slip into a recession. Fortunately, despite the volatility, the ATA’s last few monthly truck tonnage reports are still trending upward. The ATA’s tonnage data is particularly dominated by contract freight, which has been … Read more

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 more

The deadline approaches! Will you be ready in December? The fact is, there are still far too many trucking companies who have not yet complied with the upcoming final deadline of the ELD mandate. Even worse, many who have complied may not even know if the ELD they selected complies with all the technical requirements. … Read more

Some fleets have been considering electrification, but is it right for you? There are definitely considerations to be made, but with proper planning, it can be done. Still, adding electric vehicles to your fleet isn’t as simple as it seems. You can’t always pull into a truck stop and charge your EV. Though that may … Read more