Trucking

As the economy continues to improve and freight demand expands, trucking companies of all stripes are innovating at a very high level. Whether it’s through cross-border logistics or catering to specific industry, fleets are finding new ways to get by through innovation and niche marketing. Let’s take a look at a couple examples of where … Read more

We’re going to provide you with an example of something you may experience in the not-too-distant future. Join us as we step into a new age of trucker health. The Future is Now John is a trucker who has been on the road for some time. It’s time to rest. Has he shuts down his … Read more

Ask anyone, or look at any number of trucking-related data sets, and you will see that safety technology has drastically reduced crash rates, injuries and fatalities over the last ten years. Yet if you look at the average cost for insurance – including settlements – you will see that rates have been on the rise … Read more

The fact is this: The industry has gotten a lot better at keeping trucks on the road and out of the shop. Even though the learning curve has been a steep one, fleets have been doing a far better job than they were even five to ten years ago. One of the biggest problems has … Read more

We’ve reported on it before. Even as the oil industry was cratering in 2016, trucking was eagerly poaching workers from an industry in peril. This isn’t a bad thing, of course. These good people need jobs and trucking is here to give it to them. As the economy continues to improve and freight options rise, … Read more

While basic electrical maintenance may seem like a thankless and time-consuming job, it still requires a high level of discipline and willingness to follow proper procedures. Yes, it may not be rocket science, but it is very important. It’s also important to consider that basic electrical maintenance is not the same as electronic troubleshooting. The … Read more

Have you heard of the term “business intelligence?” You may think this is an obscure industry term, but it isn’t. It very much applies to running a successful fleet and most transportation professionals will tell you, business intelligence (BI) is vital to running an asset- or non-asset based business. Still, how the term is defined … Read more

Trucking is a sprawling industry, touching on everything from manufacturing to construction and agriculture. As such, there will be times when a tractor – specifically those used in construction, logging and other off-road applications – will be put into a situation where tire damage can occur. So what’s an enterprising fleet manager to do about … Read more

The fact is vehicle violations can be a big deal, especially depending on what they are. Under the Department of Transportation’s there are several regulations that directly impact truck drivers. The policies are put into place to keep truck drivers and everyone else on the road safe and sound, but do you know what all … Read more

Whether you like it or not, all commercial motor vehicles (CMV) that ring in over 10,000 pounds must have an annual DOT inspection carried out. This essentially means that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will inspect the vehicle to ensure all the parts and accessories are in good working condition. Three are six different types … Read more