Trucking

We are now one year into the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. And what have we learned? Quite a lot, actually. That’s why we wanted to revisit the topic, one year on, in 2021 and share some best practices that our readers can benefit from. Because a well written and comprehensive clearinghouse policy … Read moreThe Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse One Year In

As a trucking company working to ensure you operate with a safer, more effective fleet, you are likely constantly asking yourself questions about the habits of your truck drivers, safety, and solutions available to ensure they are not victims of distracted driving or other unsafe habits. [wp_ad_camp_2] As a fleet manager wanting to do his … Read moreUse Sound Policies And Technology to Combat Distracted Driving

You might see this headline and think, “Why am I reading about the post office on a trucking interest blog?” Well, to be fair, you must look at the post office for what it is: A sprawling fleet and transportation logistics operation. In fact, the United States Postal Service (USPS) current fleet sits at around … Read moreThe Post Office Seeks to Modernize Its Fleet

It has been a while since we last talked about infrastructure, but it is back in the spotlight in a big way. The Biden administration has proposed a massive $4 trillion investment into infrastructure, covering everything from rural broadband to elderly caregiving. Called the American Jobs Plan, by any measure, this is a once-in-a-generation proposal. … Read moreInfrastructure is Back in the Spotlight

Unless you live in a cave, you know there is a new game in Washington D.C. With the Biden administration ushering a new era in our nation’s capital, expect big changes in the transportation sector. Indeed, some of those changes are already here. With Democrats in charge, we will likely see a tilt back towards … Read moreTrucking and Biden Administration: What to Expect from Washington in 2021

If you operate a trucking company, you’ve heard of Roadcheck. It happens every year around the same time and there really is no excuse to not be prepared for it. This year’s Roadcheck will occur between July 11 and July 17 and will focus on risky driving behaviors, such as: Speeding Reckless or aggressive driving … Read moreHow to Prepare for Roadcheck 2021

Welcome to the latest installment in our Technician’s Log series. This blog series is geared with the technician in mind. We want to bring you all the latest and greatest gearhead news for your consumption. And today, we are going to touch on an often-overlooked topic: heavy-duty maintenance and repair and how to maintain shop … Read moreThe Technician’s Log: How to Improve Heavy-Duty Shop Productivity

How do you become a class leader in the trucking industry? You must be a trend setter. No matter what size your fleet is, you need to be ready to adopt new technologies and methodologies to help you succeed in a crowded and challenging marketplace. By focusing on the right performance indicators and using telematics … Read moreUsing Technology to Improve Fleet Performance