Opinion: Working on an Effective Driver-Training Rule
On Feb. 10, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced the list of industry participants for the Entry-Level Driver Training Advisory Committee.
February 23, 2015Opinion: Handling Tire-Management Issues
Tire management seems to me to be two words that are an oxymoron. That’s because there is not one fleet I know of that is close to properly managing its tires.
February 16, 2015Opinion: What to Consider When Optimizing Routes
Smart transportation companies, especially multistop carriers, are paying close attention to routing.
February 2, 2015AASHTO Report Magnifies Transport Needs
Congress will have the opportunity to build muscle for the American economy when lawmakers take action in coming months to replenish the Highway Trust Fund and address critical needs in our highway and transit networks.
January 19, 2015A Comeback for Dedicated Contract Carriage
A crisis in trucking capacity is forcing shippers to embrace new strategies to keep their freight moving while maintaining customers’ delivery commitments.
January 12, 2015Reasons Nobody Wants to Buy Your Company
Now is a great time to sell a trucking business. The problem for potential sellers is that too many owners neglect to implement fundamental business practices that have a direct effect on their company’s marketability and value to prospective buyers.
January 5, 2015Finishing Strong
In many fields, one of the most prized attributes a person can have is finishing strong. Runners are praised for having a late kick to the finish line. Good politicians and lawyers are renowned for delivering a strong closing argument. In baseball, you’ll often see hitters finish their batting practice on a line drive so they can “remember the feeling.”
December 22, 2014Robust Trucking Drives Economy Forward
The trucking industry today operates at or near capacity, a testament to the resiliency of the U.S. economy that has rebounded from the depths of the recession.
December 15, 2014Opinion: The Digital Revolution and Driver Recruiting
The driver shortage is not a new issue for the trucking industry. It’s been at the top of the list of challenges facing fleets for years.
December 8, 2014Opinion: Leverage ELDs for More Safety Benefits
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently announced that it does not expect its final rule mandating logging devices for carriers until Sept. 30, 2015.
December 1, 2014