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quicktsi The trucking landscape has been changing, both from within and through regulatory action taken on the outside. As enforcement actions change, part of our job is to keep you informed on anything that could impact the industry we all know and love. This month’s regulatory update from Washington is no less full of intriguing information … Read more
We’ve all seen it, the truckload landscape is changing. As the Panama Canal expansion continues to make its impact felt, intermodal is playing a much larger role. These market changes are redefining long-haul operations for many a carrier. And while these changes won’t have hugely disruptive impacts on long-haul, at least to the extent they … Read more
Have you heard? Used trucks cost way less than they used to. As a matter of fact, per J.D. Power and Associates, the retail value of a used tractor in 2016 was up to 13 percent lower than it was in 2015. Auctioned trucks were even lower. As trucks last longer, the supply of used … Read more
Every fleet wants to save money, but is it worth doing so at the risk of damaging an expensive engine? Consider that something as minor as a fuel filter can make or break the answer to that question and it’s vitally important you pay close attention to this small piece of equipment. Sure, it isn’t … Read more
As the mandated December deadline approaches, it is more important than ever to ensure your ELD devices are compliant with FMCSA regulations. And yet, that doesn’t mean it’s easy to ensure. The fact is, if your fleet invests in an ELD and it is found to not be in compliance, the carrier will be stuck … Read more
As the ELD mandate continues to make its headlong march to full implementation on December 17, it’s important to not be fooled into thinking that the term “FMCSA Certified” means that the FMCSA has done some type of testing to ensure that the ELD complies with specific regulations surrounding their build and use. Be forewarned … Read more
When it comes to pre-trip inspections, it is now far easier for a safety auditor to see when a driver is not properly doing their job. Why? Consider that the FMCSA has now changed the process for completing a compliance review. The revamped compliance review – which has been in place for some time – … Read more
There’s been a lot of talk, both within the Trump administration and within Congress regarding infrastructure spending. Promises have been made on both sides, but where will the money come from? While the Trump administration wants to rely in private sector money to stabilize the Highway Trust Fund, this would also likely lead to more … Read more
In Part I of our series we looked at what it means to manage your data in the age of hacking. From what types of hacking you can expect to a general overview of methods and strategies, there’s a lot to cover on this topic. Today we will dig a little deeper into the different … Read more
It seems that every time we look, technology continues to reshape the trucking industry. From semi-autonomous trucks to advanced safety systems, advances in technology and automation continue to reshape our industry. Today, we’ll take a look at new ways technology is advancing how the job gets done in trucking. We’ll start with… vending machine? Parts … Read more