5/31/2023
Freight’s path to zero emissions requires all modes of transportation to reduce their carbon intensity and particulate emissions. Can trains and trucks learn from each other to help accelerate the process?
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5/25/2023
In the U.S. today, the trucking industry handles 72.5% of the entire country’s freight, and 91.5% of those trucking carriers operate with only six vehicles or less. This illustrates a well-known fact: the staggering majority of U.S. freight is being moved by smaller trucking companies.
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5/23/2023
The leadership of the small- to mid-size trucking companies that make up the majority of America’s trucking ecosystem are aging into retirement. While some have family members waiting in the wings to keep the business going, some may not have a succession plan at all, and that’s where an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) comes in.
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5/23/2023
The trucking industry forms the backbone of our supply chain, ensuring everyday life runs smoothly for hundreds of millions of people each year. However, in recent times, the trucking industry has been navigating a sea of challenges, with rising costs at the forefront.
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5/18/2023
More and more companies are piloting heavy-duty autonomous vehicles (AVs), and as they hit the road, the trucking industry inches closer to disruption – and so does the insurance industry.
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5/18/2023
Every fleet manager knows the importance of preventive maintenance (PM) for the health of its assets. By implementing a well-designed maintenance program, fleets can improve safety, reduce equipment downtime, increase productivity, and improve regulatory compliance. To achieve this goal the program needs to include regular inspections and maintenance checks on critical components such as tires, engine, aftertreatment, transmission, braking, hydraulic, tanks, and cooling systems.
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5/16/2023
The leadership of the small- to mid-size trucking companies that make up the majority of America’s trucking ecosystem are aging into retirement. While some have family members waiting in the wings to keep the business going, some may not have a succession plan at all, and that’s where an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) comes in.
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5/9/2023
During 2020 alone, more than 88,000 trucking industry jobs were lost and more than 3,000 trucking companies closed. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the trucking industry, causing changes in demand for certain goods and new challenges for truck drivers.
As we move into 2023 and beyond, the industry continues to adapt.
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5/5/2023
A carrier was able to exonerate one of its drivers in an accident that occurred just two weeks after that truck received a video monitoring system installation. A driver-facing dash camera showed that the driver was not distracted or tired; the telematics systems proved the driver wasn’t speeding; and the ELD verified the driver was within their hours of service limits. A forward-facing dash camera showed that the passenger vehicle involved had cut the driver off and hit the front of the truck.
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5/4/2023
Truck driving can be a fulfilling career, but it comes with its fair share of challenges.
I’ve found that one of the utmost areas of stress for drivers and fleet owners alike are driver safety ratings from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). An individual driver’s standing (or DOT safety rating) is critical to their reputation as a motor carrier. It also impacts the overall standing of the trucking companies they work with.
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