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The fact is the skills necessary to run a successful trucking company are very different from what they were in the past. Thus, motor carriers across the nation are turning to workplace education training and partnerships to find the right people in an ever-changing trucking environment. Swift Transportation For a number of companies, this means … Read more
You’re very familiar with them. Likely you may drive them. Reefers, or refrigerated trailers, are an essential part of the freight supply chain. These vehicles haul freight that needs to be kept at very specific temperatures for very specific reasons. Even so, trailer refrigeration technology has remained relatively static over the years. So, what will … Read more
Are you an enterprising fleet technician looking to get the most out of your equipment and maximize life for value on your vehicles? If so, you need every trick in the book you can get your hands on. The fact is each aspect of vehicle maintenance is governed by multiple components. Today, we will look … Read more
The Department of Transportation (DOT) released the final rule on the Entry-Level Driver Training rule. The rule essentially establishes a core curriculum that new truck drivers will be required to learn. They will also be required to go through 30 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Finally, the rule outlines a minimum level of qualification for instructors, … Read more
Originally called the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, the database would essentially require motor carriers to input any positive test results or refusals. It would also compel carriers to check the database when hiring new operators. In addition to keeping the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) informed, fleets would be required to … Read more
We are going to tell you a story. This isn’t a real story, but the story itself will help us get a crucial point across about today’s topic. So, let’s get started: Something wasn’t quite right about the vehicle as it pulled up and into the turn lane next to Johnson’s tractor-trailer. As an owner-operator, … Read more
While much of today’s trucking news surrounds over-the-road and intermodal deliveries and how they are changing under the onset of technology and transport efficiency, one area that’s received little attention is the boom in last mile delivery services. The fact is, e-commerce is changing the way last-mile deliveries are managed. As data miners look at … Read more
Running a business of your own is basically part of the American dream. There’s nothing more exciting than the thought of being your own boss and being able to make a lot of money. You’d like to run your own business, but you aren’t sure what kind you’d like own. You don’t want to sell things to … Read more
The technology discussion continues, and GPS fleet tracking technology sits at the top of the conversational heap. Why? Simply put, there are a lot of fantastic uses for this technology. The fact is, installing this technology could be one of the most important investments your fleet can make. The use of GPS fleet tracking technology … Read more
The QuickTSI fuel tax conversation goes far back and there’s a good reason for that. Change happens almost constantly. Have you heard? California lawmakers recently said yes to a bill that will increase gas and diesel taxes to help fund a $52 billion infrastructure spending package. What the federal government is still discussing, California is … Read more