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We’ve talked many times about the importance of a strong safety culture in a trucking company. And there’s a good reason for it. A strong safety culture is the single most important element in reducing crashes in your trucking company. In a report on safe trucking, the FMCSA says, “The norms, attitudes, values, and beliefs … Read moreHow Can Your Trucking Company Reduce Crashes?

Over time, weigh station bypass programs have become an integral part of how the trucking industry does business. All motor carriers have experienced the impact of roadside inspections on their operations, whether it be through increased route delays or higher costs. Bypass programs provide solutions to these challenges. Let’s examine some problems bypass solutions solve. … Read moreShould Trucking Companies Invest in a Toll Bypass Program?

Gone are the days when fleet managers relied on pen and paper and rudimentary processes to manage company workflows. Today, the 21st century offers a new way to manage everything happening from the back office to the yard. Mobile workflows have changed the game for trucking companies of all sizes. Trucking companies in the U.S. … Read moreHow Trucking Companies Have Evolved Their Workflows Using Technology

No matter the price of fuel, fleets must ensure they find ways to identify waste and reduce fuel consumption. Whether your trucks are parked or rolling down our nation’s highways, it is incumbent on fleet managers and owners to identify opportunities to improve fuel usage, decrease costs, and raise revenue. And yet, too many remain … Read moreThe Keys to Evolving Your Trucking Company During Uncertain Times

Welcome to Part II in our series examining how trucking companies can use 5G cellular technologies and advanced digital logistics systems to enhance their operations. Real-time insights using advanced technologies are game changers and trucking companies already know this. In fact, according to some estimates, by next year over half of the global product-centric supply … Read moreHow Trucking Companies Can Use Advanced Digital Logistics and Technologies to Their Advantage – Part II

Did you know that it is easier than ever before to leverage simple-to-use technology to elevate driver and asset utilization? Fleets deal with every day, technological solutions to ensure fleets can capably clear their capacity problems. The question is, are they using these methodologies? Let’s take a closer look at this issue and why it … Read moreHow Trucking Companies Utilize Technology to Manage Capacity Problems

Strong safety cultures are ones where every employee – from the owner to the president to a part-time worker – put safety before everything else. Every decision, from the driver hiring criteria to the technology adopted and used throughout the fleet, is made with safety in mind. When safety is the priority, great safety performance … Read moreProfitable Trucking Companies Create Strong Safety Cultures – Part I

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 moreEnsuring You Have Power When You Need It

Recruiting and retaining drivers continues to be a problem well into 2022. Fleet managers at truckload carriers both large and small struggle with finding the right people and keeping them. Fortunately, compliance technologies are available to help make that job easier. Increasingly, prospective truck drivers want to work with companies that have a truck driver-first … Read moreUsing Technology to Grow and Retain Your Workforce

Are you paying close attention to your safety and compliance metrics? Because if not, you may find yourself on the wrong side of the FMCSA. The days when FMCSA compliance was something you could skate by with the bare minimum are long gone. Today, the FMCSA, jurors, and even your truck drivers hold you to … Read moreUsing Data and Predictive Analytics to Create a Culture of Safety and Compliance