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While the new bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed Congress in early November will lead to major improvements to the nation’s roads, bridges, waterways, and more, the U.S. supply chain has continued to operate under duress. Improvements to our national infrastructure will certainly result in long-awaited improvements to the nation’s ports, but our current problem is … Read moreEfforts to Address Pressure at the Ports Intensify

If you have been following news from the feds about COVID-19, it is likely you have heard about the new COVID-19 mandate. COVID-related news continues to impact the trucking industry. The Biden Administration announced vaccination requirements for federal workers in July. That mandate would cover federal workers and contractors working for the government. Then, on … Read moreHow Can Trucking Companies Navigate the COVID-19 Mandate?

If your work involves the transportation or supply chain sectors, then you have likely heard of the California port crisis. It certainly is an issue that has been vexing trucking companies to no end. At the time of this writing, there are 65 cargo ships held up outside of two of America’s biggest ports, the … Read moreThe California Port Crisis Explained

What do you need to know when comparing car shipping companies? For one, you should do your research and compare customer reviews. Your research should also include shipping companies’ rates, availability, and ease of use. To make the process a little easier, below are five important factors to consider when researching car shipping companies. 1. … Read more5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Car Shipping Company

We have spent a lot of time lately talking about electric trucks, but there is a good reason for that. Many are expecting electric vehicles to overtake internal combustion vehicles on our nation’s roads and highways within the next decade. And here at the QuickTSI blog, we pride ourselves on focusing on industry-leading topics. We … Read moreTop Tips for Properly Maintaining a Hybrid Fleet

Tires aren’t easy. In fact, they are the most difficult products on the vehicle – without moving parts – to design, manufacture, and manage. But just like so many other aspects of the trucking business and truck manufacturing, technology is changing the game. Today’s smart fleet managers use all sorts of new tools to better … Read moreThe Technician’s Log: When Digital Technologies Meet Tire Management

Did you know that more than 340 tolled facilities currently operate under the authority of 125 different tolling agencies in the United States? These tolling facilities straddle everything from toll roads to tollways, turnpikes, parkways, bridges, tunnels and even waterways. Tolls originally grew out of a need to generate revenue to build and maintain the … Read moreA Complete Trucker’s Guide to North American Tolling

Unfortunately for our highways, freeways, and other roads used for long-haul transportation, most of them are paved with asphalt. Asphalt is a highly flawed material that easily breaks down over time, requiring constant repairs to keep it serviceable.  Thankfully, we’ve been able to come up with a few different options for paving roads that are … Read moreHow Innovative Road Paving Options Can Improve Transportation

Welcome to the latest installment in our ongoing series, The Technicians Log. Each time we dive into the technician’s log, we examine a topic that diesel technicians likely have on their mind. These are trucking shop technicians’ definitive guides. So, what’s today’s topic? It’s a wonky one: Trailer suspension damping. [wp_ad_camp_2] Let’s start with what … Read moreThe Technician’s Log: Trailer Suspension Damping Best Practices

Trucking companies all over the world are moving towards an electric future. And for many, going electric sounds like a relatively simple endeavor. One simply needs to acquire electric trucks, charge them up, and run them, right? Well, the reality of the situation is not that simple. Electrifying a truck fleet requires a lot of … Read moreHow Trucking Companies Can Manage Electric Fleets