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The topic of rest stops continues to get a lot of attention in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest stops have taken on a newfound important in the supply chain. It was just last year, in fact, that the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and other trucking advocacy groups called on state and local governments … Read more
We have spent a lot of time talking about maintenance, and for good reason. Maintenance costs are one of the largest costs fleets have to deal with after fuel and pay. And for fleets who are too busy conducting reactive maintenance, those costs are even higher. Preventative maintenance is key, but how your shop is … Read more
While the trailer part of the tractor trailer combination is probably the least sexy of the two, without it, freight transport simply wouldn’t happen. Yet, there is so much more to a trailer than the freight that travels inside of it. In fact, trailers have become highly customized in the 21st century. Even for trucking … Read more
We are now one year into the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. And what have we learned? Quite a lot, actually. That’s why we wanted to revisit the topic, one year on, in 2021 and share some best practices that our readers can benefit from. Because a well written and comprehensive clearinghouse policy … Read more
As a trucking company working to ensure you operate with a safer, more effective fleet, you are likely constantly asking yourself questions about the habits of your truck drivers, safety, and solutions available to ensure they are not victims of distracted driving or other unsafe habits. As a fleet manager wanting to do his or … Read more
Fleets all over the nation must contend with compliant truck driver qualification files. And here’s the thing: Doing so has always been a bit of a challenge for trucking companies. Even the best fleet manager may find outdated documents, error-filled documents, and much more. In fact, problematic truck driver files are such an issue that … Read more
We recently talked about proper documentation and file management for fleet managers here at the QuickTSI blog. No matter what size your fleet is, you need to ensure you follow all FMCSA guidelines on compliant documentation. In today’s post, we will look at the specific FMCSA guideline that covers documentation (Part 391) and the importance … Read more
You might see this headline and think, “Why am I reading about the post office on a trucking interest blog?” Well, to be fair, you must look at the post office for what it is: A sprawling fleet and transportation logistics operation. In fact, the United States Postal Service (USPS) current fleet sits at around … Read more
It has been a while since we last talked about infrastructure, but it is back in the spotlight in a big way. The Biden administration has proposed a massive $4 trillion investment into infrastructure, covering everything from rural broadband to elderly caregiving. Called the American Jobs Plan, by any measure, this is a once-in-a-generation proposal. … Read more
Unless you live in a cave, you know there is a new game in Washington D.C. With the Biden administration ushering a new era in our nation’s capital, expect big changes in the transportation sector. Indeed, some of those changes are already here. With Democrats in charge, we will likely see a tilt back towards … Read more