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The latest report on freight transported showed another decline, but still, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) doesn’t believe that the economy will slip into a recession. Fortunately, despite the volatility, the ATA’s last few monthly truck tonnage reports are still trending upward. The ATA’s tonnage data is particularly dominated by contract freight, which has been … Read more
For many, the true tire part that gets no love are the tires. Yet, so few think about the foundation upon which those tires rest. The fact of the matter is if you haven’t done a comprehensive review of your wheel installation procedures, you may be missing a critical step in ensuring your vehicles are … Read more
The deadline approaches! Will you be ready in December? The fact is, there are still far too many trucking companies who have not yet complied with the upcoming final deadline of the ELD mandate. Even worse, many who have complied may not even know if the ELD they selected complies with all the technical requirements. … Read more
Some fleets have been considering electrification, but is it right for you? There are definitely considerations to be made, but with proper planning, it can be done. Still, adding electric vehicles to your fleet isn’t as simple as it seems. You can’t always pull into a truck stop and charge your EV. Though that may … Read more
Think about the effect Amazon has had on the marketplace, on multiple marketplaces. Just the retail environment on its own has suffered big hits as a result of the move to e-commerce. The consumer has spoken and there is a predominant way they want to get their products and services. It is online. And yet … Read more
That’s right. Is your fleet ready for it? The countdown until ultimate ELD Mandate absolution is upon us. You now only have a few months to get yourself ready to transition to full-on ELD. So, why not dive in headfirst and prepare yourself for the inevitability. So many fleets have been waiting until the last … Read more
A recent survey completed by a major trucking telematics company and a research service revealed that full 100% compliance with the ELD mandate is still a long way off. The research polled 194 trucking industry executives to better understand where we stand with ELD compliance today. They also wanted to determine if fleets are using … Read more
The trucking industry, and transportation sector at large, are going through big changes. The adaptation of advanced technologies allows transportation companies to operate in a way they never have before. Yet, as all this new technology seeps into the industry, trucking companies are also drowning under a deluge of data. The questions now are: How … Read more
A major highway infrastructure bill is now rolling around the Senate. After landing on July 29, the bipartisan bill, termed the America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019, the bill is now set for debate and has been termed the “largest highway legislation in history.” The bill has already been marked up with amendments and was … Read more
Welcome to our next installment of the technician’s log. Today we are going to talk about inverters and battery chargers, which are essential items in every modern cab. Why? Well, for a few reasons. Just one example includes when you are parked at a truck stop. A proper inverter and charger will help keep the … Read more