Quick Transport Solutions Trucking Blog

You may have read the title and figured it sounds kind of absurd, but it is all too true. There is a relationship between the trucking and 3D printing industries. But where do these seemingly disparate industries connect? And furthermore, what is 3D printing? 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing, is a process by … Read moreWhen 3D Printing and Trucking Come Together

Are you familiar with Regulation Part 391? Regulation Part 391 exists to help ensure motor carriers are hiring truck drivers qualified to operate on North American roads and highways. Trucking companies must ensure they are paying close attention to who they hire to operate their motor vehicles. Regulation Part 391 applies to physical health, experience, … Read moreYour Comprehensive Truck Driver Qualification Guide

According to the NTSB, a forward collision warning system combined with automatic emergency braking could prevent up to 1,700 crashes annually. Yet, implementation of these vital safety systems has been far slower than adoption in passenger vehicles. Consider that 32% of new 2018 and 2019 passenger vehicles offer collision warning systems, with another 63% offering … Read morePairing Technology with Training is Critical for Fleet Safety

You know how much we love being at the forefront of technological reporting here at the QuickTSI Blog, and why not? The future of trucking is increasingly technological in nature. Whether it be using semi-autonomous technology, advanced safety systems, online training for new truck drivers, or otherwise, the trucking and transportation sector simply cannot escape … Read moreHow Machine Learning is Going to Completely Reshape the Trucking Industry

According to transportation research organization ACT Research, there may be an economic downturn during 2020. Still, many pundits were claiming there would be a downturn in 2019, and that is now looking increasingly less likely. While the trucking industry has had a fantastic run over the past 10 years, could I be that both he … Read moreMixed Signals Create a Murky Picture for the Economy and Transportation Sector

Vulnerable road users represent anyone who would not be adequately protected if there is a road incident involving a heavy-duty commercial motor vehicle. This could be anyone from a bicyclist, pedestrian, or motorcyclist. While it may seem like the simplest way to prevent catastrophic accidents involving vulnerable road users is to keep them off the … Read moreKey Steps to Protecting Vulnerable Road Users

It seems like so long ago now that the federal government mandated antilock braking systems for trucking companies, and yet so much has changed since then. While fleet are generally not very excited about the prospect of a new regulation, air disc brake system decreases overall maintenance costs and inspection intervals. The time it takes … Read moreExamining the Future of ABS For Trucking Companies

Welcome to QuickTSI’s latest blog series, The Technician’s Log. In our Technician’s Log posts, we are going to look at complex issues facing fleet technicians, day-in and day-out. Whether it be related to the latest engine technology, how to service an AMT, or the latest trends in big rig maintenance, we are speaking directly to … Read moreThe Fleet Technician’s Log: How to Evaluate Brake Linings