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quicktsi Here at QuickTSI, we want to take a long term look at the basics of the trucking industry, how it is regulated, what sort of qualifications you must meet, and the various terms that you must understand if you want to get into the industry. This is going to be a long term project and … Read more
So, you’re thinking about starting a trucking business, but perhaps you aren’t sure how to truly succeed at it. A career as a trucker is both potentially lucrative and rewarding. But at the same time it is incredibly competitive. To be frank, many truckers try to break into the business every year and do not … Read more
The fact is this: People who are able to travel safely on roads that are free of dangerous conditions are more resilient, productive, and happier. Not only that, but countries that incubate safe roads tend to be better placed in the global economy. The connection may not be immediately obvious, but safer roads can be … Read more
When it comes to trucking and technology, it seems like every month there is a new development that points to a more efficient and better way to conduct business. Back in the day we nothing beyond paper and pencil. Even as close as 2009 all we had were rudimentary spreadsheets. The idea of a “connected … Read more
Welcome to the first installment in our trucker health series, where we will examine fitness, diet, lifestyle, and all things related to being a fit and healthy truck driver. In the first of our series we are going to take a look at sleep apnea. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) up to … Read more
If you are a commercial truck driver, you know that winter driving takes extra care, especially in the area of equipment. But have you given proper thought to your truck’s tires? Whether you are a fleet manager or owner-operator, the condition of your tires should be paramount as old man winter wakes from his slumber. … Read more
So, you want to strike out on your own and become an owner-operator. In part one of our series, we took a look at all of the personal considerations you have to ponder before making that decision. In this week’s installment, we’re going to take a look at the second – and dare we say … Read more
You could be a glossy-eyed rookie or a chiseled veteran, but either way you’ve likely considered the possibility of saying goodbye to the guaranteed weekly paycheck of fleet work. Sure, the pull of the entrepreneurial lifestyle is appealing, and certainly this goal is achievable, but are you ready? Before you put your two weeks in … Read more
There’s more to tires than just the type or retreading. Other considerations include road matters and even matters of balancing and alignment. Even so, ask some fleet managers and they will tell you that tire balancing and alignment is not at the top of their list, but should it be? The fact is this: Alignment … Read more
We’ve been talking a lot about the future of freight. And while in many cases the future is now, we still have a long way to go before we see truly smart highways interacting with truly smart trucks. But can we glean some information on what the future of trucking looks like by evaluating what … Read more