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You’ve heard the saying: “There is no ‘I’ in team.” It’s a saying that is accurate across industries and holds true for those working in the trucking sector as well, especially if you are working in the shop. Because the fact is, operating a safe, effective, and efficient shop is most definitely a team effort. … Read more
It turns out that repetitive stress injuries aren’t just for workers in factories. They can also affect truck drivers’ back muscles. When muscles are constantly in the same position, day in and day out, they start to get fatigued. Operating a big rig also ensures that individuals are in a prone position in their cab … Read more
We are living unique times. Keeping experienced truck drivers on the job isn’t easy in the current market. With the economy set to explode, and trucking companies busier than ever, truck drivers have more options than ever before. What will your trucking company do to position itself as the best possible option when applicants have … Read more
The topic of rest stops continues to get a lot of attention in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest stops have taken on a newfound important in the supply chain. It was just last year, in fact, that the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and other trucking advocacy groups called on state and local governments … Read more
We have spent a lot of time talking about maintenance, and for good reason. Maintenance costs are one of the largest costs fleets have to deal with after fuel and pay. And for fleets who are too busy conducting reactive maintenance, those costs are even higher. Preventative maintenance is key, but how your shop is … Read more
While the trailer part of the tractor trailer combination is probably the least sexy of the two, without it, freight transport simply wouldn’t happen. Yet, there is so much more to a trailer than the freight that travels inside of it. In fact, trailers have become highly customized in the 21st century. Even for trucking … Read more
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 more
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. As a fleet manager wanting to do his or … Read more
Fleets all over the nation must contend with compliant truck driver qualification files. And here’s the thing: Doing so has always been a bit of a challenge for trucking companies. Even the best fleet manager may find outdated documents, error-filled documents, and much more. In fact, problematic truck driver files are such an issue that … Read more
We recently talked about proper documentation and file management for fleet managers here at the QuickTSI blog. No matter what size your fleet is, you need to ensure you follow all FMCSA guidelines on compliant documentation. In today’s post, we will look at the specific FMCSA guideline that covers documentation (Part 391) and the importance … Read more