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We’ve been spending a lot of time talking about the truck, trailer and its equipment, but have only discussed the economic and regulatory environment once or twice in the recent past. Perhaps it’s time to readjust our spotlight. There’s been a lot of news out that the economy is improving and trucking is on track … Read moreAn Economic and Regulatory Update for Trucking Industry
Without the trailer, the truck has little use. The fact is, our modern commercial transport system rides on the back of the box. This is the piece of equipment that delivers the gold. For some, it may be easy to categorize the dry van as nothing more than a box on wheels. In reality, the … Read moreWhat’s In Store For The Dry Van?
Whether you’re talking about retreads or low-rolling-resistance, wide-base tires should be part of the topic. But what do you really know about wide-base tires and their care? The fact is, as with any other tire, proper care will ensure your wide-base single tires have a long lifespan and deliver a significant return on your investment. … Read moreTips For Maintaining Wide-Base Tires
After spending a lot of time talking about things like tires and cabs, we want to make sure we aren’t leaving other parts of the truck (and trailer) out. Although what you’re driving and how you’re rolling are important, what you’re hauling pays the bills. The fact is, the freight needs to go somewhere, and … Read moreWhat’s Behind Those Swing Doors or Overhead Doors?
According to a recent report by the Commerce Department, the United States economy grew by an annually adjusted rate of 2.3 percent in the period between April and June. The growth was led by strong consumer spending, exports, and home construction. Since we all know the trucking industry fuels national commerce, the fact that personal … Read moreAn Economy Fueled By Trucking
We’ve had tires on the mind lately. Whether we’ve been pondering the unfortunate and undervalued retread or discussing the vices and virtues of low-rolling-resistance tires, we write about rubber. Now the discussion moves on from individual types of tires to the tire as a whole. Fuel mileage is a hot topic on everyone’s mind, and … Read moreThe Evolution Of The Tire
A cab is two things at once: An office and a home. Would you tolerate an uncomfortable home or inconvenient workspace? Likely not. Truck drivers don’t like the truck-cab equivalent, either. We’ve been talking a lot about how to attract and retain new drivers. As the discussion swirls around the type of person, maybe we … Read moreIs A Fancy Cab The Key To A Truck Driver’s Heart?
There’s been a lot of talk floating around about how to get potential truck drivers through the door. From laid off oil workers, to women and veterans, these days it seems like almost anyone is up for grabs. With no real answers in sight, it appears the Feds may be about to take some unilateral … Read moreCould Lowering The Eligible Truck Driving Age Fix The Employment Squeeze?
There’s more to compliance than just the cost of doing business. While accounting, payroll, or expense mistakes might cost someone a job, problems with compliance could put an entire company out of business. As regulations become more expansive, fleets are increasingly trying to find new ways to handle the burdensome level of meeting and tracking … Read moreHow Are Third-Party Companies Helping Fleets Handle Compliance?
Whenever you hear the word ‘counterfeit,’ no doubt you immediately think of a knock-off designer bag or stack of fake greenbacks. Unfortunately, those were the old days. As we move into the age of 3D printing, automation, and ubiquitous technological advancement, almost anything can be counterfeited. And though it may be surprising to some, trucking … Read moreHow Bad Is Aftermarket Counterfeiting?
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