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There has been a lot of movement in Washington D.C. lately. We’ve talked a bit about infrastructure, and we will discuss it again. But there are certainly other developments on Capitol Hill that warrant our attention. The first one we wanted to discuss today was the Buy America program that was worked on by former … Read more
If you watch the news or pay any attention to the dollar, you’ve likely already heard the word bandied about once or twice: Inflation. The dreaded word has reared its ugly head, some would say coming back from the dead. Why? Because we have not had to deal with troublesome inflation for decades. But now, … Read more
There has been a lot of talk about infrastructure lately, with lots of bills being introduced and debated in congress. And there is a lot to consider when it comes to infrastructure. Consider that the U.S. Interstate Highway system is nearly 65 years old. Not only that, but it is also usually horribly congested and … Read more
Maintaining a fleet of rigs is no easy task. In fact, it could very well be said that truck maintenance is one of the biggest jobs fleet managers must keep an eye on. We have talked a lot in the past about the importance of preventative maintenance, and there’s a reason for that. The last … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted just about every aspect of trucking. From staying in business to obtaining parts on time – no trucking company was untouched. In fact, the truck parts aftermarket took a particularly big hit, which led to fleets making big adjustments to how they obtain parts and conduct maintenance. And all this had … Read more
Welcome to Part I of our new two-part series on bringing your trucking company into the 21st century. It is no secret that trucking companies have their own way of doing things. The push from paper to digital took a monumental effort. Many would say it was not until the ELD was mandated by the … Read more
What would just about any trucking company be unable to do without? Freight! Without the goods to haul, trucking companies would be unable to pay the bills. Yet, far too often truck drivers and fleet managers don’t have cargo securement at front of mind. It does not matter whether you operate light-, medium- or heavy-duty … Read more
Welcome back to our two-part blog series taking a closer look at last-mile operations across the country. In our first blog, we talked about how current and new operators can break into the last-mile market. Today, we are going to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing those operating in the sector. It is painfully obvious … 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