May 9, 2024
Truckers have a tough ride handling hazardous cargo, semi-trailers, and 40-foot containers on highways — not to mention rural lanes. It’s about time we gave them a medal, don’t you … Read more of this article
May 2, 2024
Sincerity clouds quickly when it meets monied interests.For example, current industry groups claim anything but electric trucks are right for trucking’s future, that BEVs are too costly, that the market … Read more of this article
April 30, 2024
A lack of qualified commercial truck drivers and an aging driver population remains pressing concerns within the trucking sector.In Oregon, more than 325 new truck drivers received free CDL training … Read more of this article
April 25, 2024
As carriers feel the impact of the weak freight market, the possibility of bankruptcy threatens the stability of companies large and small. In recent years, a combination of factors, exacerbated … Read more of this article
April 24, 2024
In 2017, NACFE issued recommendations on ways any fleet and driver could readily improve their fuel economy. Run On Less 2017 followed seven late model year diesel trucks in real-world … Read more of this article
April 23, 2024
There remain a multitude of economic changes in 2024, and while this has been top of mind for many in the industry ever since the pandemic, heavy duty fleet executives … Read more of this article
April 19, 2024
From telematics, to ELD and chatbots, trucking companies are aiming to keep up with the latest technology to stay competitive. However, no matter how impressive a new technological advancement is, … Read more of this article
April 15, 2024
The trucking industry is navigating complex terrain marked by fluctuating demand for freight movement. From global shippers to local delivery services, the need to transport products quickly and cost-effectively remains … Read more of this article
April 11, 2024
In the fleet world, just as in any business, there are known unknowns. We know they’re there, even if we can’t see them. Think of them as blind spots. And … Read more of this article
April 3, 2024
Imagine for a moment that you have a high value shipment, say, a load of electronics, in transit. You know when the shipment was picked up and when it is … Read more of this article