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Last-Mile Trucking Challenges and Opportunities in 2026 By QuickTSI — Fleet management and last-mile logistics specialists at Quick Transport Solutions • Last updated: June 2026 • 9 min read Last-mile trucking challenges and opportunities in 2026 boil down to one tension — rising costs and driver shortages versus AI routing and electrification, in a market … Read more

We talk a lot about long-haul fleets and other interstate operators, but it is important to remember that the transportation and supply chain sector has truck companies operating in it of all shapes, sizes, and operational types. One of the fleet types that is often overlooked but is one of the most important is last-mile … Read more

Alternative fuel-powered vehicles are all the rage these days. And with the U.S. government making a big push to transition to electric cars and trucks, expect to the conversation around oil and alternative fuel to only ramp up as we get closer to a post-oil future. Except, there is one problem: The ecosystem. Any new … Read more

Is it just us, or has 2021 flew by? It seems like just yesterday it was January, and now we are rapidly closing on June. So, the question is, how has trucking done in 2021 and what’s ahead? To answer these questions, we took a deep dive into the latest trucking indicators and developments in … Read more

There is a direct correlation between procuring replacement parts and managing downtime. Far too often shop technicians or managers do not properly strategize how and when they receive replacement parts. The fact is this: A well-managed parts inventory can go a long way in helping your fleet prevent downtime and save money. Because the first … Read more

It has been a while since trucking regulations have been in the news. With the last administration taking a decidedly anti-regulatory position, many regulations have been sitting in the docket. One of these is the speed limiter mandate. And now it is back in the news, with a bipartisan bill having been introduced in the … Read more

Are you paying enough attention to your retention efforts? Many trucking companies – and companies in general – assume that if they are profitable, employee happiness will come naturally, and their people won’t want to leave. Yet, the truth is you need to stay on top of your retention efforts if you want to ensure … Read more

No matter what size fleet you run, whether owner-operator or large fleet, you need to stay on top of your vehicle registrations. This problem becomes more acute the more vehicles you operate. Consider that there is an old adage that “what gets measured, gets done.” Because it is very simple, when you measure and monitor … Read more

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