What are Trucking Companies? Before we know if Trucking Companies can survive a freight recession, let’s break down the different types of freight carriers that commonly operate in the US. Trucking companies, also known as ‘motor carriers’ are responsible for transporting large amounts of goods over land from one place to another. As the name… Continue reading Will Trucking Companies Survive a Freight Recession
Diesel is undoubtedly a vital commodity for modern economies. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), diesel fuel consumption was around 1.11 billion barrels in 2021. This makes an average consumption of around 128 million gallons each day. You’ll learn about a detailed outlook about prices for diesel in the USA. Furthermore, the prices… Continue reading Detailed Outlook on Diesel Prices in the United States
The FMCSA is involved in the following activities in an effort to improve highway safety for motor carriers and non commercial drivers. Continuing education outreach efforts and stakeholder engagement; Sharing best practices and developing training; Managing grant programs and funding to support State partners; Overseeing registration, operating authority, and customer service programs; Managing data-driven analysis… Continue reading FMCSA Activities & Acronyms
With fatal truck accidents being on an uptrend in recent years, there is a lot of pressure to create systems that can reduce the overall number of accidents on our nation’s highways. The FMCSA has taken several steps to help reverse the trend but there is still a lot that could be done to reduce… Continue reading 4 Ways the FMCSA is Making Highways Safer
In today’s competitive trucking industry, fleet managers must ensure that every asset in their fleet is well maintained, monitored, and reported on. Proper fleet management streamlines the entire fleet process, from scheduling maintenance to reporting and tracking vehicle data. So with tools that address intangibles like risk management, maintenance planning, and asset monitoring, the right… Continue reading The Future of the Truck Fleet Management Software Industry
Today, logistics is being modernized faster than most companies are able to keep up with. Truck fleet management software is crucial for companies steering their company into the future. With the ability for fleet supervisors to more accurately dispatch on-time delivery at minimal costs, schedule maintenance downtime, and optimize driver behavior at a lesser ecological… Continue reading 5 Efficiency Boosters for Freight Operations
Guest Author: Allie C. Bennett Some of the most essential jobs in our economy are in the trucking industry. The White House’s fact sheet on the trucking workforce notes that 72% of American goods are shipped by truck and that it has been the backbone of goods delivery all over the country. However, despite the… Continue reading Innovations in Fleet Technology and Concerns Around Labor Force Adaption
Over the years, the trucking industry has remained one of the largest and most important economic engines in the United States. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to transport raw materials, consumer goods, medications, or the essential supplies for natural disasters. Manufacturers would not be able to supply the quantities of goods needed to serve… Continue reading How The Trucking Industry Affects Economic Efficiency
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… Continue reading Importance of the Trucking Industry in Today’s Fast-paced World
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