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quicktsi As a professional truck driver, you face a number of different tasks on any given day. One such task, possibly one of the most important, is that of the secure transportation of your cargo. You understand the importance of proper cargo handling and weight distribution principles. Always remember that either trucking companies or truck diver … Read more
Driving a large, heavy duty commercial motor vehicle requires a certain measure of skill and professionalism. Expert truck drivers need to be well-versed in a number of different things, from safe driving techniques, to their CSA scores to proper weight distribution. Sure, weight distribution sounds like a dry and boring topic, but it is hugely … Read more
The fact is this: Wide-base single tires go a long way in helping fleets increase their fuel efficiency and cost savings measures. These types of tires have been used in fleet service and transport for a long, long time, and have seen many millions of miles rolled out on their backs. Still, despite all of … Read more
Despite an employment squeeze and an ongoing uptick in the economy, it’s no secret that today’s fleets are operating with the thinnest of margins. Should it be a surprise then that a recent survey of fleet executives shows a little pessimism? A number of fleet earnings reports are pointing to a somewhat challenging business environment … Read more
If you are a professional truck driver, you’ve likely used or at least heard of power inverters. They certainly have been around for a long time. And much like everything else, when it comes to using them you get what you pay for. First, you need to know everything there is to know about power … Read more
With oil prices low, it’s no surprise that diesel and gasoline still rule the trucking roost. The fact is, they have for a long time. Still, today’s operators want to know that they have a hedge in the face of oil’s volatility. Additionally, making changes to help the environment is never bad. Now, pushed by … Read more
In today’s hyperactive global supply chain, fleets are always looking for new ways to increase truck roll time. They want to do this while also complying with government regulations and keeping CSA violations as low as possible. There are a number of ways to meet that goal, from improvements in recruiting, training and benefits to … Read more
Welcome to Part II of our series where we take a look at how compressed natural gas (CNG) is doing in the age of low diesel prices. It’s no secret that oil prices have gone down, thus weakening the demand for alternative fuel vehicles. As fleets across the country work to reduce their environmental footprint, … Read more
With the price of oil continuing on its volatile ride, some fleets are wondering if they should make the switch from good old fashioned diesel fuel to an alternative fuel, or perhaps an electric or hybrid powertrain. Sure, when diesel was up, the numbers aligned much easier and suddenly alternative fuel technologies began to gain … Read more
Considering the trucking industry is gearing up for the new greenhouse gas Phase 2 emissions regulations, one would think the California Air Resources Board (CARB) would be taking a hiatus as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gets to work. Except, that isn’t the case. Their new set of goals aims to explore and expand on … Read more