Trucking

Being your own boss, whether it be through owning and operating your own tractor trailer or by owning your own business, is fun, but not without hard work. No matter what venture you decide to start and invest in, many moving parts must be put into place before you can consider your operation a true … Read moreTypical Costs Associated With Owning A Trucking Company

Getting the most out of your miles per gallon is about more than just the trucks you buy and the accessories you slap on them. For a motor carrier to get the most out of their fuel efficiency, they must build into their operation a culture of saving fuel and driving responsibly. The decision to … Read moreHow Trucking Companies Develop A Strong Fuel Economy Culture

Although connected tractors have been all the talk, integrated trailer networking systems are no longer a thing of science fiction. Trucks communicate wirelessly with fleet managers from halfway across the country, so why can’t trailers? One would think it would be an easy matter, but trailer technology adoption has lagged that of tractors. But if … Read moreTrailers Go High Tech

Fleet productivity is important. Indeed, it is one of the founding pillars of a successful trucking business. Motor carriers and owner-operators are constantly looking for new ways to reduce costs and raise uptime. While fleet technicians focus on the conditions of their tractor tires, what are they doing about their trailer tires? Did you know … Read moreTrailer Series: Tires And High-Tech Innovations

The number of disrupting trends in the trucking industry grows by the day. From connectivity to new spec’ing to advances in autonomy, the market continues to be a challenging and ever-evolving space for those making a living in some way, shape, or form in the trucking or freight transportation industry. That’s why we wanted to … Read moreTracking The Ongoing Trucking Evolution

There is a lot of change coming. Trucking companies must prepare for a future where the job is simply done differently. Did you know that there are UPS electric bikes in Portland, Oregon? Did you ever imagine the day you would see a UPS biker? Likely not. Yet, it isn’t just the evolution of the … Read moreExamining The Non-Stop Technological Changes Within The Trucking Industry

Everyone in trucking is wondering when the next big trend in trucking will upset the natural order of things. What will be the next big thing? How many disparate forces must come together to create a real shift within the industry? While the newest, most technologically advanced tractor always get a moment of fame, by … Read moreThe Disruptive Changes Making Ripples Throughout Trucking

With the first quarter of 2018 drawing to a close, there has been a lot of movement in the trucking industry, and there continues to be so. That’s why we wanted to take a moment to look at what is on the horizon for trucking, both from political moves to industry hiring practices and more. … Read moreTrucking Outlook Update From Pennsylvania Avenue To Main Street