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Welcome back to Part II in our series on setting up your own mobile repair shop. Obviously, this is a large topic, and we want to make sure we get it right. Today, we will dig further into what it takes to make sure you get your business onto its feet and ready to go. … Read more
We talk a lot about those who run their own trucking companies, but fleets are not the only cog in the supply chain wheel. That’s why more recently we have discussed freight brokers, telematics, logistics, OEMs; we touch on all topics here at the QuickTSI Blog! Today, we continue that trend with a look at … Read more
COVID-19 did something that few other things can do: It brought the transportation sector, both passenger and commercial, to a virtual standstill. And what was one of the first things people noticed across the globe? Skylines. Mountain ranges. Suddenly, people could see things through the shroud of smog that usually hangs across cities everywhere. Even … Read more
We talk a lot about trucking companies, but they aren’t the only players in the supply chain. Critical to ensuring goods get to where they go include brokers. But who are these brokers and what do they do? There is a lot of information out there, so it is time to learn more about a … Read more
A supply chain is not a monolith. It is not composed of a few trucking companies. Instead it is an amalgamation of trucking companies, shippers, brokers, receivers, distributors, advocacy organizations, inspectors, and so many more. These are the players who come together to ensure commerce happens and the nation’s goods get from one place to … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning concepts have been around since the 1950s, but they have not seen the concepts reach fruition as they have in the modern age. With today’s computing power and huge amounts of data at your fingertips, the potential of AI has evolved by leaps and bounds. Even the concept itself … Read more
Over-the-road truckers, otherwise known as long-haul truck drivers, can find themselves away from home for weeks at a time. And during times like these, these operators are more essential than ever. And while the vast majority of long-haul truckers love what they do, like those in any other profession, they must keep a close eye … Read more
By the time you read this the FMCSA’s latest HOS changes will have gone into effect. This rule change is the culmination of a two-year effort by the agency to relax the hours of service rules for truck drivers. And while there is ongoing debate as to the effect of this rule change, many already … Read more
Trucking companies interested in route optimization all look for one thing: an efficient way to deliver goods appropriate for all parties. The question now is, how can individual motor carriers do this according to their business need? What is the right approach? Many modern trucking companies are using route optimization to get the most out … Read more
We recently reported on the big moves California is making to ensure the commercial motor vehicles operating within its state lines are electric. While we are nowhere near the final dates for these regulations to kick in, lots of moves are being made in the electric truck market. Today, we are going to look at … Read more