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With diesel having recently done an about face, and fuel efficiency always a hot topic, are low-rolling-resistance tires worth the additional cost? Manufacturers would say that the initial cost is made up for in the long run through fuel savings, but can that be proven? Some also point to the fact that you may get … Read moreAre Low-Rolling-Resistance Truck Tires Worth The Cost?
New federal regulations will have a direct impact on how clean a refrigerated transport truck and trailer should be. While the final details are still up in the air, it’s looking like shippers will be responsible for deciding, whether or not they are ready to do so. The Food and Drug Administration has been preparing … Read moreFood Safety Rules Are Set to Change
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the intersection of trucks and technology. From the futuristic appeal of smart highways to the utilitarian need for GPS units and in-cab video systems, technology and trucking are married. As the two continue to figure out how to complement each other, things are changing. As we leave … Read moreWelcome To the Age of the Connected Fleet
As the administration continues to focus on efforts to combat climate change, President Obama has added emission rules for big-rigs to the agenda. Some time ago, the president gave the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the go-ahead to develop new rules designed to improve fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions for heavy-duty trucks. Now the industry … Read moreTrucking Braces for New Environmental Protection Agency Regulations
As information technology continues to permeate every part of a trucking fleet’s operations, many are wondering how far the integration will go. With talks of self-driving trucks and highly advanced digital truck systems, how will the truck, driver, and fleet co-exist in this brave new world of technological change? Fortunately, companies are stepping forward and … Read moreThe Marriage of Trucking and Technology
With the wealth of choice out there, it’s not easy to figure out what kind of truck you need for your business. Understanding what you need is about more than just what’s on the wheels, but what your driver skills and needs are, where the truck will be driven, what kind of trailer you need, … Read moreWhat Kind of Truck Does Your Business Need?
We are in an era where operating a trucking company is becoming more complex, more expensive, and more difficult to navigate with all the regulation change. Some are beginning to wonder if the small guys can survive in this era of big mergers and fast acquisitions. Is it true? Will for-hire carriers that count their … Read moreHow Small Trucking Companies Survive: Part One
Last week we introduced part one of our three part series covering how small trucking companies survive. This week we are going to take a look at two more crucial aspects of small-outfit survival in the land of the big guys. We’ve covered the important topics, from finding a niche and focusing on customer service … Read moreHow Small Trucking Companies Survive: Part Two
As summer approaches, your truck requires careful consideration. The changing of the seasons signals change in weather and wearing on your truck. Today we’ll take a look at a crucial part of truck maintenance that you should be considering as summer approaches. Do you know how to properly prepare your engine’s cooling system for the … Read moreIs Your Truck Ready For Summer?
The truck driver employment squeeze isn’t just hitting carriers in the cab, it’s also affecting what’s going on behind the garage door. For every ten technicians who retire, only two are walking through getting hired. Current estimates project that over the next 15 years an astonishing half of all current diesel technicians nationwide will be … Read moreBest Practices for Hiring Technicians
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