Month: September 2020

Advocates of hair testing for truck drivers say that Health and Human Services’ proposal could keep lifestyle drug users from getting behind the wheel of a big rig, but others say there are problems. The push for hair testing became stronger after an Amtrak train carrying Republican congressional members hit a refuse truck at a … Read moreProblems with the New Hair Testing Proposal for Truck Drivers

We have a few “latest updates” for you from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, plus a look at some new COVID-centric trucking updates that will impact the industry. First up, a pilot program the FMCSA is asking for public comment on. This particular program is in relation to an hours-of-service proposal that did not … Read moreA New Proposal and the Supply Chain During COVID

Welcome to our latest installment of The Technician’s Log, the QuickTSI blog deep dive into topics that fleet technicians will benefit from. In today’s blog, we are going to look at a couple different factors both related to big rig maintenance. First up, we are going to examine how to conduct rapid maintenance diagnosis. Because … Read moreThe Technician’s Log: Rapid Diagnosis and Assessing Drive-lines

Want to operate your fleet with more visibility and a greater peace of mind? You need to consider fleet optimization. When you keep track of what is going on in your fleet, you’ll find more ways to improve safety without having to cut costs or see any hits to your productivity. But how exactly do … Read moreHow to Optimize Your Fleet with GPS and Other Technologies

Do you have an effective tire program? Your tractor tires are the workhorses of your company. They provide the rolling power to get your loads from point A to point B. This is what makes tire matching so important. Matching the tires to your application is critical for both safety and efficiency reasons. Once that … Read moreCreating a Tire Program That Lasts For Trucking Company