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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.
US Trucking Sector Faces Continued Challenges Amid Q1 Slump in Volume and Spending
As the US trucking market continues to grapple with uncertainty, the latest data from US Bank’s Freight Payment Index for… Read More
Everything to Know about Tarp Systems
Tarp systems provide benefits for various industries, such as logistics, manufacturing, and lumber. The below infographic includes details about several… Read More
What Fleet Managers Should Know About DOT Inspections
Operating a trucking company typically means covering a lot of variables, from vehicle depreciation and traffic jams to driver sick… Read More
6 Emerging Challenges for the Supply Chain and How to Address Them
The past 18 months have exposed major weaknesses in the global supply chain. For many companies, the pressure from the… Read More
What are the Best Ways Fleet Managers Can Reduce Costs?
Effective fleet management can be expensive. To keep vehicles operational requires spending on labor, fuel costs, maintenance and telematics. Managers… Read More
Tenstreet Market Index: With Turbulence Ahead, Take Advantage of Seasonal Gains
2021 has been an especially unpredictable year in an industry that already suffers from major uncertainty. The effects of COVID-19… Read More
Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Choices in the Trucking Industry
Most discussions on trucker safety focus on driving habits and other vehicle-related actions. While these factors are undoubtedly critical to… Read More
Let’s Hear It for Truckers.
Given the industry’s shortage of truckers, and the mess that has created along the supply chain, mid-September’s National Truck Driver… Read More
How Fleet Managers Can Simplify Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is essential for keeping a fleet on the road. By using a maintenance schedule and regularly inspecting essential… Read More
A Quick Guide On How IoT Is Revolutionizing The Fleet Management Industry
Fleet management has been radically transformed by innovations such as smart devices and sensors in the digital age. The IoT-enabled… Read More
Electric Vehicles and the Supply Chain Industry: Top 3 Emerging Trends
Technology keeps evolving and impacting lives. It is changing how things happen in various industries worldwide. One of the most… Read More
WHY DO WE HAVE A TRUCKING SHORTAGE?
The truck driver shortage presents an ongoing challenge for the logistics industry. However, many people understandably wonder why it’s still… Read More
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