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.
March 27, 2024
North Carolina-based Solid Rock Carriers was hit with $27,000 worth of fuel card fraud in a single day via card skimming. Though the company was able to recoup the money, it had other ramifications when it came to addressing the fallout, including back-office stress and driver frustration.
March 26, 2024
Three drivers named Women in Trucking’s Drivers of the Year
Women in Trucking’s Drivers of the YearWomen in Trucking named its 2024 Drivers of the Year during a ceremony at the Mid-America Trucking Show on March 22.Women in Trucking Association
March 24, 2024
Filling truck seats with driver talent is a constant hot topic in the trucking industry. Even recruiting diesel techs is regularly talked about. But attracting tech talent is often overlooked.
March 22, 2024
The House Committee on Education and Workforce Thursday morning passed H.J. Res. 116, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s independent contractor rule.