Trucking

Technology is often the main topic here at the QuickTSI Blog and there’s a good reason for it. Trucking companies have access to all sorts of new technological tools and methods. Whether it be through increasing safety, streamlining maintenance, or simply cutting costs or saving on fuel expenditures – technology is very often the answer. … Read more

We’ve talked a lot in past articles about preventative maintenance (PM), maintenance technologies, and maintenance techniques. We spend a lot of time on this topic because it is such an important one for trucking operators to pay attention to. Ensuring freight gets delivered is about more than just truck drivers and trucks. It’s also about … Read more

No matter the price of fuel, fleets must ensure they find ways to identify waste and reduce fuel consumption. Whether your trucks are parked or rolling down our nation’s highways, it is incumbent on fleet managers and owners to identify opportunities to improve fuel usage, decrease costs, and raise revenue. And yet, too many remain … Read more

Welcome to Part II in our series examining how trucking companies can use 5G cellular technologies and advanced digital logistics systems to enhance their operations. Real-time insights using advanced technologies are game changers and trucking companies already know this. In fact, according to some estimates, by next year over half of the global product-centric supply … Read more

Truck drivers are the most valuable asset your fleet has. They are the ones who keep the machinery of your organization running smoothly. Without them, you simply would not be in business. That’s why training them properly is so important. Fleet managers must develop training programs that are both effective and engender trust among your … Read more

In the transportation sector, accessible data is everywhere. Companies use this data to make decisions every day. And company leaders use quality information and actionable data to boost operational efficiency and flexibility, keep fuel consumption under control, improve truck driver safety, and enhance the experience of their customers and clients. Trucking companies that use advanced … Read more

Crash preventability programs are critical for trucking companies who want to not only keep their truck drivers safe but burnish their image as responsible operators in a crowded marketplace. Leveraging technology to make the job safer for truck drivers should be considered a must for every fleet manager who wants to keep their operation safe … Read more

Fleet managers must consider the life cycle of the rigs that power their business. And yet, there are many factors to consider. Probably one of the least understood factors is the type of truck you buy and the aftermarket warranty you must consider for it. It may very well be that if you purchase used … Read more

First, let’s answer a question. What is net-zero? Well, it isn’t an old defunct internet company. Net-zero refers to removing an equal amount of CO2 from the atmosphere as is released into it. Yet despite the growth of sustainable technologies in recent years, carbon emissions continue to increase. According to many scientists who study climate … Read more

Does your trucking company struggle with toll violations? Toll violations generally occur because the transponder or license plate does not match the valid toll account. This occurs when tolling systems scan license plates as the trucks pass through. A toll violation is a term used by some toll authorities, but that is not the only … Read more