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Over time, weigh station bypass programs have become an integral part of how the trucking industry does business. All motor carriers have experienced the impact of roadside inspections on their operations, whether it be through increased route delays or higher costs. Bypass programs provide solutions to these challenges. [wp_ad_camp_2] Let’s examine some problems bypass solutions … Read moreShould Trucking Companies Invest in a Toll Bypass Program?

Welcome to the second and final installment of our two-part QuickTSI blog series examining truck tires. Because, after all, your entire operation runs on your fleet’s tires. The question is, are you paying enough attention, whether in procurement or maintenance, to your tires? Probably not. But that’s where we come in. We’ve got the expert … Read moreYour Tires Run Your Trucking Company – Part II

You run a savvy trucking company. After all, you wouldn’t have gotten this far if you didn’t know how to run your fleet right. So, when it comes to making big company purchases, you conduct your due diligence, you consider every option, and then you act decisively. But how much attention do you pay to … Read moreYour Tires Run Your Trucking Company – Part I

Sustainability in logistics and supply chain is now imperative for all organizations that need to operate efficiently. As the freight brokering industry continues to grow, so does the importance of sustainability for brokers and their clients. Freight brokers and trucking companies are responsible for transporting goods across international borders. Changes within the industry have created … Read moreThe Importance of Sustainability in Logistics and Supply Chain

Internal combustion vehicles are no longer the norm. And yet, many trucking companies and other businesses have not yet figured out the best alternative fuel for their operation. Certainly, the idea of going green is appealing, but if you cannot do it in practice, what’s the point? Still, there are a lot of unknown questions … Read moreAre EVs and Alternative Fuel CMVs Ready for Prime Time? Part I

The writing is on the wall. The electronic vehicle (EV) revolution has arrived. With the surge of EVs entering the marketplace, the time has come for fleets to adjust to new ways of doing business. Fleet managers will need to adjust truck driver and shop technician training. These are new vehicles and charging them, installing … Read moreHow to Prepare Your Shop for the Electronic Vehicle Revolution

Networking and connectivity have altered the way people interact with their devices. Today, nearly everything is connected to the internet. This represents a massive shift in the industry. And yet, many trucking companies cling to old-school methods and are not ready for an environment where all their devices are connected and talk to each other. … Read moreIs Your Trucking Company Ready for Fully Networked Devices?

Trucks that move goods, medicines, electronics, cars, and construction equipment have never been more critical to the United States and, indeed, the globe. And yet, still today, most heavy-duty trucks today, ranging from Class 5 (16,001 lbs.) to Class 8 (26,001 lbs. and higher), operate on diesel fuel engines. And it has been this way … Read moreLong-Haul Trucking Companies Begin to Plan for an Alternative Fuel Future

Can you guess the most common violation when enforcement agencies log trucking violations? It’s an acronym we’re all familiar with: HOS, or Hours-of-Service. Just consider for a moment that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration provides a portal where roadside inspection results are displayed. Up to this point, it shows nine of the top 20 … Read moreWho is Responsible for FMCSA Hours-of-Service Compliance?

Gone are the days when fleet managers relied on pen and paper and rudimentary processes to manage company workflows. Today, the 21st century offers a new way to manage everything happening from the back office to the yard. Mobile workflows have changed the game for trucking companies of all sizes. [wp_ad_camp_2] Trucking companies in the … Read moreHow Trucking Companies Have Evolved Their Workflows Using Technology