Quick Transport Solutions Trucking Blog

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

A truck driver’s job requires a high level of safety and sharpness, which is why it is essential that truck drivers can get a good night’s sleep on a regular basis. And yet, getting regular, quality sleep is one of the biggest challenges that a truck driver faces. Because the job facing a truck driver … Read moreWhy Quality Sleep and Stress Reduction are so Important for Truck Drivers

There are thousands of trucking companies in the United States. From single owner-operators to large, cross-border fleets, the trucking industry – which underpins our nation’s supply chain – is a truly vast organism. Yet not every trucking company is created equal. For a fleet to truly standout in a competitive environment, they must stay on … Read moreHow To Effectively Leverage Video To The Benefit Of Your Trucking Company

As fleets and transportation companies try to figure out the best way to save on fuel without negatively impacting efficiency, platooning has become an increasingly attractive option. Yet, platooning technology has evolved quite a bit over the last several years. Trucking companies today can invest in platooning technology that takes different makes and models of … Read morePlatooning Enters The 21st Century

The trucking industry does not need to be a hazardous profession, even if it sometimes is. Before truck drivers even enter the cab of their vehicle, there are workplace hazards to watch out for. While it is important that fleets focus on increasing road safety, there are plenty of risks to a truck driver when … Read morePreventing Workplace Injuries in the Yard and on the Road

If you take a poll of many fleets, you will find them saying 2018 was their best year ever. But you must look closer into the numbers to find there is a difference between how larger and smaller carriers are doing. Not all motor carrier are created equal in the current environment. How are Small- … Read moreA Look At Small Fleet Performance And Alaskan Trucking

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has identified its research priorities, so we wanted to take a moment to dive into each of those research priorities to see what it means for the trucking industry. According to their latest report, they are identifying the following as critical trucking industry issues: Trucking safety for younger truck … Read moreTrucking Research Factors

2019 is proving to be a busy year in the land of trucking litigation. Whether you are looking at action in the deep south or movements in California (again), if the first quarter is any indication, this will prove to be another incredibly busy year for lawyers and judges working trucking cases. Our first case … Read moreThe Latest In Trucking Litigation Points To A Long Road Ahead