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Trucks that move goods, medicines, electronics, cars, and construction equipment have never been more critical to the United States and, indeed, the globe. And yet, still today, most heavy-duty trucks today, ranging from Class 5 (16,001 lbs.) to Class 8 (26,001 lbs. and higher), operate on diesel fuel engines. And it has been this way … Read more
Can you guess the most common violation when enforcement agencies log trucking violations? It’s an acronym we’re all familiar with: HOS, or Hours-of-Service. Just consider for a moment that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration provides a portal where roadside inspection results are displayed. Up to this point, it shows nine of the top 20 … Read more
Gone are the days when fleet managers relied on pen and paper and rudimentary processes to manage company workflows. Today, the 21st century offers a new way to manage everything happening from the back office to the yard. Mobile workflows have changed the game for trucking companies of all sizes. Trucking companies in the U.S. … Read more
Never consider downtime as a time to relax and put your feet up. For urban and interstate fleets downtime is the thorn in their sides. It keeps their truck drivers from making service calls and keeping delivery appointments on time. A truck in the shop or stranded on the side of the road is a … Read more
Have you heard of the Internet of Things (IoT)? The IoT is a burgeoning technology field where common, everyday devices from refrigerators to coffee makers are connected to the internet. That’s right! We live in an era where your fridge can now communicate directly with its original equipment manufacturer (OEM). And while you may at … Read more
There’s a lot of recent news to digest from the trucking industry today. That’s why we want to take today’s blog post to dive into some of the most recent developments and what they mean to trucking companies and truck drivers. As the years fly by the trucking industry will continue to change and evolve. … Read more
Fleet managers at 21st-century trucking companies must deal with a variety of issues. Their job requires a lot of patience. But it also requires they keep their thumb on the pulse of what’s going on in the industry. They must follow trucking technology trends, keep their recruiting and training efforts up-to-date, and provide a positive … Read more
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