The Vital Role Trucking Companies Play in the US Economy
The advancement of the modern world has significantly and surprisingly changed how many companies conduct business, and the trucking industry is no exception. It is quite noticeable that the overall trucking industry and the variety of new people entering the market have seen a big shift in the past few years, which has caused major […]
How Trucking Companies are Coping with High Diesel Prices
Businesses across the manufacturing and logistics industry continue encountering challenges, from finding qualified employees to organizing their financial papers to match increased commodity prices. But the most problematic challenge that the industry is facing is the continuous rise in diesel costs in the past months. It is evident that a trucking company’s second greatest expense […]
3 Ways to Improve Fleet Safety and Efficiency
With the trucking industry becoming more tightly regulated, it would seem like trucking accidents would be on a downtrend. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The trucking industry as a whole has seen an increase of fatal accidents over the past decade. Here are some useful technologies that can be integrated with any fleet to […]
CMV Fatalities up 54% Since 2011 According to FMCSA Report
Industry Overview Statistics FMCSA Disperses Funds to States to Increase Inspections In response to the doubling of CMV fatalities since 2011, the Biden administration has elected to disperse an additional $463,000,000 in grants to states to reduce the number of commercial vehicles involved in accidents. “We are using resources available through the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure […]
Benefits of TMS for Trucking Companies (Transportation Management Systems)
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), sometimes called Logistics Supply Chain Management Platforms are used by companies involved with the planning, execution, and optimization of the movement of goods, both incoming and outgoing. Another role of the systems is to ensure compliance with all the required paperwork and documentation. Transportation Management Systems will typically integrate with larger […]
DOTReady Brings Peace of Mind to Fleet Supervisors
Compliance reviews, roadside inspections, and safety audits can be a lot to manage. To keep up with all of the requirements, companies should have systems and processes in place that get as close as possible to full automation. Your company can count on DOT-Ready to take care of the most tedious tasks that drain valuable […]