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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
Mastering Fleet Operational Performance with Predictive Maintenance
Maintenance expenses are on the rise across the fleet industry, making operational efficiency more important than ever for reducing downtime and avoiding unexpected costs. Download Pitstop’s case study to learn how one mixed-mining fleet was able to leverage the power of predictive analytics to save up to $500/vehicle.
February 10, 2023Trucking companies waste $9,700 per driver per year on unnecessary costs
Trucking company owners waste an average of $9,700 per driver per year on poor processes and tools, according to BeyondTrucks Insights. The report suggests that process re-engineering and automation can help to address these costs, which can be up to twice the net margin for carriers. The report also looks at the impact of poor processes and tools on driver turnover and customer losses, and the differences in the root causes of process costs based on company size.
January 10, 2023The 2023 Fleet Managers' Insights Report from Pitstop
The report to get your fleet ready for a bigger and better 2023! Pitstop sat down with fleet managers operating various fleet sizes in North America to uncover key findings and insights to help improve your overall fleet performance. Read the latest trends, pain points, and technologies that are impacting the trucking industry today.
January 10, 2023Improve Cashflow and Customer Service [Free Case Study]
Discover how a wholesale energy transporter was able to boost turnaround time between deal and invoice by 94%. Read the case study to learn about the complete transportation management solution and mobile printers that improved efficiency, increased cashflow, and delivered better service.
December 21, 2022Unstoppable Stories: How the Mobil Delvac™ team helped a Texas Transportation Company
See how the Mobil Delvac™ team created a lubrication strategy for a Texas-based transportation company that extended oil drain intervals, provided enhanced engine protection, saved more than 500 labor hours for their team, and reduced their costs by over $700,000 per year.
December 13, 2022Switching to an Open, Long-term Telematics Solution
Get flexibility and control with open fleet telematics. Read our guide about switching to a long-term telematics solution that’s powerful, customizable and can adapt to your evolving needs.
November 19, 2022How to Boost Efficiency, Improve Cashflow, and Deliver Great Service
In this free case study, you'll discover how a complete transformation management solution paired with durable mobile printers helped a wholesale energy transporter boost turnaround time between deal and invoice by 94%.
November 19, 2022Unstoppable Stories: How the Mobil Delvac™ Team Helped Nussbaum Transportation Increase Efficiency
How the Mobil Delvac™ lubicrants helped this award-winning trucking company take engine performance to the next level. With our customized lubrication program, they were able to increase uptime by extending their oil change intervals from every 50,000 miles to 75,00 miles
November 19, 2022Questions Raised Over FMCSA Proposal for New Electronic Truck IDs
A plan for Unique Electronic Identification devices to be on most commercial vehicles would allow law enforcement to identify and monitor the condition of trucks and drivers on the highways. This raises concerns about privacy and the costs and benefits.
November 16, 2022Improving Transportation Safety and Reducing Costs with Weather Intelligence
Transportation leaders are playing a game they cannot win with traditional weather sources. Business disruptions from weather are quickly growing both in frequency and complexity. Significantly better technology is needed to protect fleets and ensure operational efficiency. See how you can win using the power of weather intelligence!
November 14, 2022