Quick Transport Solutions Trucking Blog

Never consider downtime as a time to relax and put your feet up. For urban and interstate fleets downtime is the thorn in their sides. It keeps their truck drivers from making service calls and keeping delivery appointments on time. A truck in the shop or stranded on the side of the road is a … Read more

Have you heard of the Internet of Things (IoT)? The IoT is a burgeoning technology field where common, everyday devices from refrigerators to coffee makers are connected to the internet. That’s right! We live in an era where your fridge can now communicate directly with its original equipment manufacturer (OEM). And while you may at … Read more

There’s a lot of recent news to digest from the trucking industry today. That’s why we want to take today’s blog post to dive into some of the most recent developments and what they mean to trucking companies and truck drivers. As the years fly by the trucking industry will continue to change and evolve. … Read more

Fleet managers at 21st-century trucking companies must deal with a variety of issues. Their job requires a lot of patience. But it also requires they keep their thumb on the pulse of what’s going on in the industry. They must follow trucking technology trends, keep their recruiting and training efforts up-to-date, and provide a positive … Read more

Technology is often the main topic here at the QuickTSI Blog and there’s a good reason for it. Trucking companies have access to all sorts of new technological tools and methods. Whether it be through increasing safety, streamlining maintenance, or simply cutting costs or saving on fuel expenditures – technology is very often the answer. … Read more

We’ve talked a lot in past articles about preventative maintenance (PM), maintenance technologies, and maintenance techniques. We spend a lot of time on this topic because it is such an important one for trucking operators to pay attention to. Ensuring freight gets delivered is about more than just truck drivers and trucks. It’s also about … Read more

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 more

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 more

Truck drivers are the most valuable asset your fleet has. They are the ones who keep the machinery of your organization running smoothly. Without them, you simply would not be in business. That’s why training them properly is so important. Fleet managers must develop training programs that are both effective and engender trust among your … Read more

In the transportation sector, accessible data is everywhere. Companies use this data to make decisions every day. And company leaders use quality information and actionable data to boost operational efficiency and flexibility, keep fuel consumption under control, improve truck driver safety, and enhance the experience of their customers and clients. Trucking companies that use advanced … Read more