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Anyone in the trucking or transportation industry will tell you that rules and regulations have been a long part of the landscape. Yet, when did it become this way? Certainly, long ago when trucking first came into being, it was sort of like the wild, wild west out there. Perhaps that is why the United … Read more
Truck drivers are on the road working long hours and putting their devices and driving accessories through a lot of use. And since the ELD rule first took hold way back in 2017, trucking companies have found themselves having to adjust how they monitor their truck drivers and what technology they use. As of December, … Read more
If you haven’t heard, the nationwide tractor parking issue is back in the news. It seems like Congress is always just ready to move some legislation on this issue, then nothing ever happens. While it is true that it would require some bipartisan wrangling, there is no reason why this can’t be an across-the-aisle issue, … Read more
Driving big rig carries a certain amount of risk even at the best of times, and we certainly are not in the best of times right now. Even when the road is clear and the truck driver is at their most alert, distractions like mobile phones and points of interest outside a vehicle can lead … Read more
The fact is this: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people work and live. It has changed everything. All 50 states have now reported cases of the virus, with 42 states issuing some variation of a “stay at home” order for their citizens. It is now estimated that nearly half of those still employed … Read more
If you haven’t heard by now, you likely will: There is a global oil war currently under way. So, what happened? Well, without getting too into the geopolitical weeds, Russia recently refused to cut back oil production to wound the U.S. shale industry. It is widely known that U.S. shale producers require an oil price … Read more
We are at a critical time in the history of the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has raced across the globe and forced closures of entire countries. Starting in China, the virus quickly spread throughout the population of the city of Wuhan, then out into China. Then the virus arrived in Italy and the rest of … Read more
Here at the QuickTSI blog team, we pride ourselves on providing you, our readers, with relevant, up-to-date information regarding what is going on in our industry. And with the COVID-19 pandemic not showing any signs of slowing, information pertinent to your business has been flowing in at a breakneck pace. We want to help you … Read more
Motor carriers everywhere all deal with a similar problem: How to prevent truck drivers from breaking down or missing delivery times because of a failed battery, whether it be in the truck or the liftgate. The trucking industry is a fast-paced environment where businesses across the country must count on products and services motor carriers … Read more
When it comes to the work a fleet technician does, tools exist to make the job much easier. The same holds true for truck driver training. But too many fleets are still clinging to old ways of doing things. Why not embrace a technological means of gaining greater efficiency and effectiveness in maintenance and training? … Read more