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The concept of using ammonia as a fuel source isn’t a new one, it’s just making a comeback. During World War II, Europeans used liquid ammonia as a fuel substitute when diesel and gasoline were scarce. Now, with our improved understanding of ammonia’s potential as a clean energy source, it is emerging once again as … Read more
In today’s digital age, electronic logging devices (ELDs) have become an essential tool for trucking companies. With the implementation of mandates in the United States and Canada, the adoption of ELDs is no longer a choice but a requirement. However, not all ELD solutions are created equal. If your current system is failing to meet … Read more
As a motor carrier, planning for the aftermath of a truck accident is crucial, despite it seeming counterintuitive. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has moved away from using the term “accident” and instead speaks of “crashes” as they have causes that can be addressed. Advance preparation enables motor carriers to take advantage of two … Read more
Transportation share prices have been under pressure since the Silicon Valley Bank crisis on March 10, sparking concern about a potential recession, given the historical nature of transport averages leading the broader market. Freight transport shares underperformed in the fourth quarter of 2022. However, they had been outperforming from Jan. 1 through the banking crisis, … Read more
We spend a lot of time talking about safety tech, and for good reasons. Modern safety technologies encourage safe driving and ensure truck drivers and passenger vehicle operators stay safe on our nation’s roadways. And side underride guards are an essential part of trucking safety technologies. And yet, until now, they were never mandated on … Read more
With the EV revolution upon is, trucking companies are awash in data. Whether it be through connected trucks, advanced telematics, powerful AI systems, or other pieces of software and hardware, fleet managers are harder pressed than ever before to discover actionable data and improve fleet operations based on that data. The question now is, how … Read more
The trucking industry has long faced challenges like truck driver shortages and retention. Both of these problems result in the need for increased truck driver compensation. Even more, the COVID-19 pandemic has only amplified these issues. It has created more jobs to fill while some drivers left the industry over health concerns. In the face … Read more
Trucking companies play a critical role in ensuring the safety of their truck drivers and the public. Because of this important responsibility, one of the most significant challenges that trucking companies face is identifying and addressing risky truck drivers. And it is not only incumbent on the fleet manager to spot risky driving. Truck drivers … Read more
As a company that specializes in working with truckers and shipping companies, we know a bit about the global supply chain. Even though there’s a lot of talk out there of a global contraction in commerce and trade, the fact is, much of what is produced, purchased, and shipped in this world is done on … Read more
Trucking is an essential part of the modern economy, transporting goods across the country and the world. In the United States alone, the trucking sector transports 10.93 billion tons of goods. And as you can imagine with an industry this size, it has its own set of terms and jargon. These terms and jargon can … Read more