How Trucking Companies Can Manage Their Data Logistics

Logistics costs make up a huge part of many trucking companies’ total operating expenses. These costs can often represent 10% or more of total overhead costs. Yet, few fleets can say for sure their shipping-related expenses are competitive and market-appropriate when compared to other trucking companies that operate in their industry or who utilize similar … Read more

An In-Depth Look at Fleet Utilization – Part II

Welcome back to Part II of our in-depth look at fleet utilization. Today, we will have a closer look at the basic information belonging to the quantity class, owners’ locations, and basic attributes. We talked about vehicle quantity in our last post, but it is not as straightforward as it may seem. Let’s dive right … Read more

An In-Depth Look at Proper Fleet Utilization: Part I

Having a right-sized fleet should be a top concern for any trucking company, large or small. Whether you are a small last-mile delivery company with 12 vans or a large government, utility, or commercial enterprise with thousands of trucks, understanding and managing fleet utilization should be a top-of-mind thing that is at the core of … Read more

How Truck Driver Pay Has Evolved with the Times

Not every trucking company experiences high turnover. But why is that? According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA) show small truckload fleet turnover has consistently hovered anywhere from 70% to 80% over the last several years. But not every fleet sees these kind of attrition numbers. Let’s have a look at why that is. What … Read more

How to Create a Comprehensive Fleet Management Budget

Owning your own business is the ultimate realization of the American Dream and provides an incredible sense of accomplishment. And if you aren’t an owner-operator, maybe you run a trucking company. This too is something to be proud of. However, managing a company and ensuring you make a profit isn’t always easy. Have you considered … Read more

A Closer Look at Shipment Visibility and Why It’s Important

What is shipping visibility and why is it important? It’s more than just a fancy industry term. Shipping visibility technology companies are making a big push for increased transparency. And in today’s supply chain, transparency is more important than ever. The question is, how does shipping visibility impact trucking companies? Visibility solutions are evolving from … Read more

Ensuring You Have Power When You Need It

Feeling powerless doesn’t feel good, but we’ve all experienced it at some point. Nothing seems to be in your control anymore. Because of that, you might feel like there is nothing you can do. A lack of power can be particularly troublesome for long haul truckers, especially those who still rely on standard batteries and … Read more