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If there’s one thing that couldn’t be more precious to both shipper and carrier, it’s the cargo being carried. We’re going to give you a scenario that could happen to anyone; a scenario that you must be constantly on the lookout for: It’s a late Saturday night and there’s a powerful storm with heavy winds … Read more
Although sleep apnea in trucking is not a new topic, it’s come back to the forefront with a force, the United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a wrongful termination suit filed against a certain fleet carrier. In declining to hear the suit, the decision could create a legal precedent allowing for carrier-mandated sleep … Read more
The fact is, one of the most critical aspects of running a successful trucking business is properly evaluating your total cost of ownership (TCO). When it comes to your bottom line either sinking into the muck or becoming a shareholder’s dream, a proper evaluation of your TCO will generally determine which way that goes. Still, … Read more
If there’s one thing that truckers and industry insiders agree on, it’s that our nation’s rest areas and parking options need some serious improvement. When addressing the infrastructure question, additional services at rest stops needs to be part of the equation. With forces in Capital Hill and the White House preparing for a big fight … Read more
Although many in the trucking manufacturing industry say that self-driving trucks will be a reality waiting just around the proverbial corner, it looks like the vehicles still have a far way to go before we see full implementation on our nation’s roads. The fact is, legislation that would make it easier to adopt autonomous driving … Read more
A new day brings a new slew of movements in Washington regarding the ELD mandate. Congress has been toying with the idea of doing away with it in committee for some time, but it still wasn’t clear whether the rule would survive or not. The fact is, many trucking companies have already been preparing, partnering … Read more
It’s time to look at what’s going on in the broader economy, technological change in relation to the trucking industry and other news relevant to broader trucking. As new economic numbers are released a picture of the economy comes into resolution. Fortunately, the picture still looks good. First, let’s dig deeper into the broader economy. … Read more
The trucking landscape has been changing, both from within and through regulatory action taken on the outside. As enforcement actions change, part of our job is to keep you informed on anything that could impact the industry we all know and love. This month’s regulatory update from Washington is no less full of intriguing information … Read more
We’ve all seen it, the truckload landscape is changing. As the Panama Canal expansion continues to make its impact felt, intermodal is playing a much larger role. These market changes are redefining long-haul operations for many a carrier. And while these changes won’t have hugely disruptive impacts on long-haul, at least to the extent they … Read more
Have you heard? Used trucks cost way less than they used to. As a matter of fact, per J.D. Power and Associates, the retail value of a used tractor in 2016 was up to 13 percent lower than it was in 2015. Auctioned trucks were even lower. As trucks last longer, the supply of used … Read more