Month: June 2021

You’ve heard the saying: “There is no ‘I’ in team.” It’s a saying that is accurate across industries and holds true for those working in the trucking sector as well, especially if you are working in the shop. Because the fact is, operating a safe, effective, and efficient shop is most definitely a team effort. … Read more

We are living unique times. Keeping experienced truck drivers on the job isn’t easy in the current market. With the economy set to explode, and trucking companies busier than ever, truck drivers have more options than ever before. What will your trucking company do to position itself as the best possible option when applicants have … Read more

The topic of rest stops continues to get a lot of attention in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest stops have taken on a newfound important in the supply chain. It was just last year, in fact, that the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and other trucking advocacy groups called on state and local governments … Read more

We have spent a lot of time talking about maintenance, and for good reason. Maintenance costs are one of the largest costs fleets have to deal with after fuel and pay. And for fleets who are too busy conducting reactive maintenance, those costs are even higher. Preventative maintenance is key, but how your shop is … Read more

While the trailer part of the tractor trailer combination is probably the least sexy of the two, without it, freight transport simply wouldn’t happen. Yet, there is so much more to a trailer than the freight that travels inside of it. In fact, trailers have become highly customized in the 21st century. Even for trucking … Read more