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There is much truth in that adage, “If you bought it, a truck brought it.” Ships and planes transport products around the world, but the last stage in the journey to their final destination is frequently via truck. This is true not only of products reaching store shelves, but the transportation of raw materials to factories at the start of the manufacturing process. In the U.S alone, more than 80 percent of all communities rely on trucks for the delivery of food, fuel, clothing and medicine.
When Should You Prioritize Tire Balancing for Your Semi-Truck?
Maintenance is one of the biggest ongoing costs for any fleet, and tires account for many repair issues. Still, many… Read More
Preparing to De-winterize Your Truck Fleet: 8 Important Steps
Experienced fleet owners understand the importance of winterizing trucks when cold weather comes around. However, de-winterization often doesn’t get the… Read More
Successfully Financing a Truck Fleet: 7 Strategies
Getting any business off the ground can be challenging, and truck fleets carry unique obstacles. The average cost of a… Read More
Reducing Incidents of Impaired Driving in the Trucking Industry
Trucking can be a dangerous profession, and impaired driving makes it needlessly more so. Drivers under the influence of alcohol… Read More
Investing in Supply Chain Technology Will Give You a Competitive Edge
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes, some of which were more unexpected than others. Anyone with a stake in… Read More
Why the Current System of Long Supply Chain Contracts is Broken
Over $11 billion has been invested globally in last-mile logistics over the past decade, showing the growing importance of the… Read More
Driving America’s Businesses Forward with Proactive ESG Strategies at the Forefront
Entering the new millennium, few companies across all industries had a watchful eye toward environmental stewardship, particularly throughout the heavy-duty… Read More
Vehicle-to-Everything Technology and Autonomous Long-Haul Trucking Are Among Winning Emerging Automotive Technologies
As automotive technology trends continue to create new and exciting opportunities within the industry, tech-savvy companies are building and launching… Read More
Things to Do Before Starting Your Next Long-Haul Trucking Trip
As a long-haul trucker, you know the level of dedication and hard work needed to get the job done properly…. Read More
101 Trailer Tracking Tips From the Experts
Fleet management today requires careful oversight of facilities, vehicles, drivers, and cargo trailers. Since trucks are often on the road for… Read More
Leveraging GPS Tracking for Automated Fleet Maintenance
Maintenance is one of the most important parts of fleet management. A good maintenance strategy can help a business cut… Read More
In this Fraught Time for Supply Chain and Freight, not all Vendors are Partners
Throughout the pandemic, Zoom became a lubricant for organizations to keep moving and stay connected. Sales calls, internal team meetings,… Read More
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