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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
Running a fleet of vehicles is one of the largest overhead costs for many businesses. Vehicles require both time and money – they must be serviced and maintained regularly and managed effectively. And then there are the drivers, who need license checks, risk assessments and training, as well as a host of other administration tasks … Read more
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
Can you believe the first quarter of 2022 is already almost over? Wow, what a year it has been already. We came out of a global pandemic and into a supply chain crunch and land war in Europe. Can we catch a break? That’s why smart fleet managers pay close attention to the latest in … Read more
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
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
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
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
As you know, here at the QuickTSI blog, we endeavor to provide you with only the most up to date information. That’s why we wanted to take a moment in today’s blog post to talk about one of the most pressing issues of the day: The war in Ukraine. Let’s take a step back and … Read more
Certainly, there are cons to every pro, and there are many reasons why conducting your preventative maintenance in-house carries some downsides. When a trucking company manages preventative maintenance in-house, there is a lot to consider when it comes to accountability and documentation. Who keeps track of vehicle mileage, maintenance dates, and specific maintenance actions taken? … Read more