Trucking

When it comes to managing a trucking company, there’s a lot to consider. That’s why your best bet is going with a telematics solution that can help you sort through the mountains of data. Even more, you want to be able to evaluate key performance indicators that move the needle of your business. You have … Read more

There are two things that routinely rank in the top of things trucking companies think about. One is safety and enforcement and the other is fuel costs. Yet, is there more your fleet can do? Sure, there is. There could be better ways to manage a fuel program or more emphasis on recognizing what to … Read more

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