Despite the winter weather, there are plenty of reasons to keep your trucks clean. When someone sees one of your trucks on the road, what impression do they come away with? The condition of your trucks can be the first impression a potential customer has of your company. We’ve all heard the phrase that “trucks […]
New regulations aren’t just about compliance; they’re also about safety. Fleet managers must stay up to date with changes in federal regulations related to speed limiters, automatic emergency braking, the Department of Labor’s definition of “employee,” and many others. They are essential, as are a whole other set of regulatory changes at the state level. […]
To start off 2024, it’s important to be aware of the uncertainties the trucking industry faces this year. Disruption is a fact of life in today’s world, personally and professionally. The major disruptor over the past four years was COVID-19, which impacted so many other aspects of business, including supply chain shortages and a shift […]
Don’t let your equipment and loads get held hostage by predatory towing companies. Learn ways to spot unscrupulous towing practices before it threatens your business. As trucking interests work to cut down on roadside responders preying on carriers and drivers who find themselves in a bind on the job, fleets that educate themselves on predatory […]
After a rough start last year, 2024 likely will be more of a ‘transition to better days for rates, analysts suggest. The transportation sector can look forward to “better days” in 2024, but that’s mainly because “better” isn’t much of a stretch compared to 2023. Even so, the trucking industry’s perception of the downturn might’ve […]
Typically, aftermarket parts are more cost-effective, while OEs have had the edge on performance. But modern fleets have found data, not stereotypes, drive wiser parts decisions. Some fleets view the maintenance department as a cost center, but the best ones also view it as an opportunity center—an opportunity to make smart buying decisions that ultimately […]
Temptations to economize are hard to resist—but wise spending can keep costs down. Every aspect of life is affected by economic inflation. With no end in sight, companies are forced to adjust to rising costs. There are many ways fleets can try to save money, but it’s essential to know the difference between price and […]
Despite 2023’s weak economy, there are signs that next year could see improvements as early as the second quarter. Low freight rates and high diesel prices made a challenging 2023 for trucking, but many experts are predicting rates and tonnage to bounce back in 2024—though the economy may not warm up until the spring or […]
The topics changed, but one theme remained consistent throughout 2023: the need to be proactive in trucking. Along the way, we underscored the need to continually update federal forms in March, as well as continually exercise self-restraint in August. We urged awareness around athletic team buses in September and respect for crash responders in October. […]
Road risks for truck drivers A recent study uses telematics data to show when road risks are the highest for truck drivers and fleets around the holidays. Safety is always a top priority for truck drivers, but this holiday season, there’s additional safety risk information they need to know. A recent study by transportation technology […]
