In order to avoid racking up significant fees, losing drivers and employees, taking a branding and public relations hit, and even facing legal troubles, it’s essential for your trucking operation to know about, fully understand, and consistently work to avoid the most common and egregious trucking violations in the industry. Even well-run trucking companies can … Continue reading “Examining the Most Common Trucking Violations (Part 1)”
If you currently work as a trucker, you may have heard about or personally experienced various supply chain challenges and their resulting complications throughout the industry. From drivers, to trucking company managers, to Truck insurance providers and more, supply chain concerns can have a reverberating effect for deliveries, pick-ups, and on-time shipments of all types … Continue reading “Trucking Companies Requesting Biden’s Help in Supply Chain Concerns”
Shipping goods to vendors and customers is a major part of operating a successful business. You need to make sure that the shipping process is done carefully, quickly, and at a reasonable cost. Many small to medium businesses benefit from LTL, or less than truckload, freight shipping. This shipping method is perfect for those that … Continue reading “Taking a Closer Look at LTL Freight Coverage”
Trucking is a notoriously arduous way to make a living. In fact, it’s been ranked as one of the most stressful jobs a person can have. The stress of long days spent behind the wheel has recently been exacerbated by supply chain issues that further complicate a trucker’s job. One of these issues is the … Continue reading “Overcoming Supply Chain Issues in Trucking (Part 2)”
The ongoing global health crisis caused major upsets in the supply chain. These issues continue to affect the economy as suppliers and transportation companies alike try to find a viable resolution. While there are several key contributing factors to the problem that requires a complex solution to fix, one of the most important is the … Continue reading “Overcoming Supply Chain Issues in Trucking (Part 1)”
The truck driver shortage looks to complicate scheduling and deliveries well past the holiday shopping season. While there are a lot of truckers on the roadways moving goods, the problems from supply chain issues and increases in consumer demand are putting more strain on a seriously backlogged system. Truckers are already working long hours to … Continue reading “How Will the Truck Driver Shortage Impact Holiday Shopping?”
A confluence of factors is exacerbating the current truck driver shortage causing major headaches for trucking companies and businesses across America. The situation is so concerning, industry experts are grappling to find solutions to this increasingly complicated matter. The reality is this problem has been rearing its head over the last decade and issues with … Continue reading “American Truck Driver Shortage Exceeds 80,000”
As a risk management approach that includes truck insurance and safety-oriented operating practices, fleet owners know that controlling expenses is the key to survival in a competitive marketplace. In the first part of our two-part series on reducing trucking costs, we introduced common expenses, then discussed several critical components of cost management. In this second … Continue reading “Tips for Reducing Trucking Costs (Part 2)”
Fleet owners in the commercial trucking industry know that overhead expenses are some of the greatest operational risks. Controlling these costs is management’s directive. In this first part of a two-part series, we will explore ways trucking companies can manage their monthly and annual expenses, helping to position them for long-term success. Common Costs in … Continue reading “Tips for Reducing Trucking Costs (Part 1)”
In the United States, commercial trucking occupies an important place in commerce. With over 1.5 million trucks in operation on America’s roadways, and with millions of miles traveled each year, truckers contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. While trucking pollution insurance provides coverage against many liabilities related to the environment, reducing pollution from occurring is … Continue reading “How Can Trucking Companies Reduce Pollution? (Part 2)”
