March 12, 2024
Don’t ride beside an 18-wheeler, they can’t see you, and something could fly off their truck. Don’t cut off an 18-wheeler, wait until you see both headlights in your rearview … Read more of this article
March 6, 2024
Representative Kevin Kiley (R-California) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) introduced Wednesday a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that seeks to overturn the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final worker classification rule … Read more of this article
March 4, 2024
Businesses are inherently risky. It’s the core nature of market-based systems. It’s how investors make or lose money. Essentially, it’s gambling.New businesses come and go every day. Even well-established companies … Read more of this article
March 1, 2024
When one of your trucks is involved in a crash event, it’s a stressful situation. There’s a lot to manage between helping your driver and working with the other parties … Read more of this article
February 22, 2024
Given the complexity of today’s trucking environment, moving to dedicated contract carriage makes sense for many fleets. However, before making the decision, it is important to carefully vet potential dedicated … Read more of this article
February 22, 2024
I read blogs from self-proclaimed futurists. When I was a kid, science fiction writers owned that space big names like Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, H.G. Wells, Jules … Read more of this article
February 20, 2024
One of the most iconic scenes in Stanley Kubrick’s movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, is where David Bowman is “negotiating” with the HAL 9000 computer to open the door of … Read more of this article
February 15, 2024
Driver advisory boards. While many trucking companies have them, it remains absent in others. Yet, it’s one of the most effective ways to gain important insight into your workforce, which … Read more of this article
February 12, 2024
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14-16 this year with a focus on two areas — tractor protection systems and alcohol and controlled substance … Read more of this article
February 9, 2024
The 1970s OPEC oil embargo led to panic fuel buying and long lines at gas stations. What was less obvious was that it cemented the growth of higher efficiency imports … Read more of this article