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 isn’t buying them, that net lifecycle emissions are worse than those of current diesels, that the infrastructure can’t be built, that past progress in diesel emissions reductions is sufficient.
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 programs thanks to a $3.4 million federal grant. Notably, all program participants have already secured employment opportunities.
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 by events such as the global pandemic and shifts in insurance dynamics, has impacted the market.
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 conditions, driven efficiently by expert fleet drivers such as Joel Morrow of Ploger Transportation, Clark Reed of Nussbaum Transportation, and Henry Albert of Albert Transport.
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 are cautiously optimistic about the current year and how it may shape up for their organizations.
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, if it’s too complex, more often, it ends up being more of a hindrance.
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 a constant. While overall growth is forecasted for the market, there is room for improvement.
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 like blind spots, we want better visibility. Blind spots lead to unwanted eventualities, and nobody wants either. What everybody does want is to know what’s in those blind spots so they can eliminate them.
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 supposed to be delivered, but what you don’t know is exactly where your shipment is right now and what condition it is in.
April 1, 2024
The team at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) sees a growing threat from cyberattackers and we’re working to prepare the trucking industry.
Digitization of the industry means that interactions between companies will move from on paper to online.