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It has been another busy week in Washington where the trucking industry is concerned. In fact, there have been few other times in history when the trucking industry’s profile was so high, for better or worse, although in this case, it is for the better. As the North American economies continue to improve, the supply … Read more
As the years go by, the way businesses must operate to be successful has grown increasingly complex. Working in the trucking industry requires a deft hand in these modern days. The economy is no longer a reliable barometer of business success considering how much it fluctuates in any given year. When you combine market volatility … Read more
Being your own boss, whether it be through owning and operating your own tractor trailer or by owning your own business, is fun, but not without hard work. No matter what venture you decide to start and invest in, many moving parts must be put into place before you can consider your operation a true … Read more
Getting the most out of your miles per gallon is about more than just the trucks you buy and the accessories you slap on them. For a motor carrier to get the most out of their fuel efficiency, they must build into their operation a culture of saving fuel and driving responsibly. The decision to … Read more
Although connected tractors have been all the talk, integrated trailer networking systems are no longer a thing of science fiction. Trucks communicate wirelessly with fleet managers from halfway across the country, so why can’t trailers? One would think it would be an easy matter, but trailer technology adoption has lagged that of tractors. But if … Read more
Fleet productivity is important. Indeed, it is one of the founding pillars of a successful trucking business. Motor carriers and owner-operators are constantly looking for new ways to reduce costs and raise uptime. While fleet technicians focus on the conditions of their tractor tires, what are they doing about their trailer tires? Did you know … Read more
First, the common question: What is factoring? Factoring is financial transaction is a type of debtor finance where a business sells invoices, or accounts receivables, to a third party. This third party is called the “factoring” company. Businesses choose to factor their invoices to free up cash they are wait for a shipper to pay … Read more
The number of disrupting trends in the trucking industry grows by the day. From connectivity to new spec’ing to advances in autonomy, the market continues to be a challenging and ever-evolving space for those making a living in some way, shape, or form in the trucking or freight transportation industry. That’s why we wanted to … Read more
There is a lot of change coming. Trucking companies must prepare for a future where the job is simply done differently. Did you know that there are UPS electric bikes in Portland, Oregon? Did you ever imagine the day you would see a UPS biker? Likely not. Yet, it isn’t just the evolution of the … Read more
Everyone in trucking is wondering when the next big trend in trucking will upset the natural order of things. What will be the next big thing? How many disparate forces must come together to create a real shift within the industry? While the newest, most technologically advanced tractor always get a moment of fame, by … Read more