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Talking to Owner Operators and small fleet owners, I asked the question. What is the most important issue to you in trucking now? The answers were mixed between “Factoring” and truck driver retention. Small fleet owners are worried about keeping the good drivers they have. It cost between recruiting and the process that one goes through … Read more
With the recent high profile crash between a Wal-Mart truck driver and limousine in New Jersey resulting in the death of comedian James McNair and hospitalization of actor Tracy Morgan, hours of service is back in the national spotlight. And while any accident resulting in death or injury is an absolute tragedy, it can be … Read more
Ready for some myth debunking about the logistics industry? Sure, it’s a gargantuan multibillion-dollar multi-corporate enterprise complete with the veins and arteries rivaling that of the human body, what with the vendors, semis, stations and bills of lading long enough to choke the heavens and suffocate the fiery pit of Hades. It’s exhausting, and many … Read more
Being strapped in the driver’s seat all day wreaks havoc on your body as well as your metabolism. That’s why truck driver fitness has become a major concern in the industry. As trucking companies and federal regulators crack down on the health requirements of the job, it’s essential for truckers to take the time out … Read more
The need for qualified truck drivers seems to be growing every day. Trucking companies are always looking for drivers who are experienced and reliable. With all of the truck driving jobs available, it can be hard to find the right job for you. Some of the things to consider when you’re sorting through ads for … Read more
Trucks are the backbone of most modern economies, delivering millions of tons of goods every year. The problem is most trucks rely almost exclusively on diesel fuel to power them. That is a lot of unwanted fuel emissions hitting our atmosphere and adding to the global warning situation. While eliminating the use of fossil fuels … Read more
As long as transportation existed, logistic was a necessary tool. What goes where was the key question for any transportation operation, no matter if it included ox carts with a villager following road signs or newest long haul trucks equipped with GPS and other contemporary navigation methods. But somehow, the logistic part of the transportation … Read more
Tracking your goods while they are being moved can go a long way in ensuring that your shipped goods arrive timely and safely. But tracking is not all about having a tracking device on your trucks; it goes hand in hand with having not only the right tracking software to meet your business needs, but … Read more
Load boards have enhanced the efficiency of trucking. With load boards, the number of truckers that experience empty miles has decreased and the ease of finding the perfect load has increased. Similarly, many shippers can easily find available trucks and valuable capacity for their freight. Load boards, whether public or private, present the most precise … Read more
The trucking industry plays an integral part of the economy. The industry helps transport large quantities of finished goods or raw materials to and from manufacturers for retail distribution, sustenance to works in progress such as mining, construction of roads and buildings. They also help ferry construction materials or waste, moving portable concrete mixers and … Read more