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Q&A: Trucking Expert Talks Inventory Shortage
What began as whispers of a potential vehicle shortage quickly became a leading source of concern for fleet owners and operators. This looming threat of operations being forced to shut down over inevitable repairs and mishaps or a lack of vehicles to move freight is...
How to Keep Your Truck on the Road
The Importance of Semi-Truck Repair Loans Recently, the trucking market has taken a nosedive due to the severe vehicle and parts shortage that has been wreaking havoc since 2020. With the current inventory not meeting industry demands, the market for these vehicles...
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make?
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Top 10 Truck Driving Jobs
Take a moment and think, what is one industry that has been behind the success of every other business in the world? That’s right, the trucking industry. There’s no denying that the profession of trucking has and continues to be one of the largest contributors...
How to Save on Diesel Emissions Repair Costs
In 2005, diesel engine manufacturers weren’t entirely sure how to attain the EPA’s future emissions regulations and standards. Ultimately, they were faced with having to think on their feet and start inventing new parts and systems if they planned on staying in...
How to Retain Your Top Drivers During a Shortage
This past year came with several challenges and transformed the shipping industry in more ways than one. Since July, truckload rates are up 40-50% and rising due to retailers’ attempts to restock their inventory to meet the heightened demand. With these businesses...
Where Did All of the Trucks Go?
Inventory Shortage Continues to Disrupt the Auto Industry The COVID-19 pandemic has affected numerous industries and led to several issues, including a vehicle shortage that has rocked the automotive industry. To combat financial loss due to global shutdowns, dealers...
Post-Pandemic Era for the Freight Industry?
The COVID-19 pandemic will surely go down in history as one of the most chaotic times the world has ever experienced. Essential workers sacrificed their health and stretched themselves thin for the American people, spending many hours away from their homes to meet the...
5 Most Common Truck Problems and Repairs
With the need to meet the ever-increasing "just-in-time" demand for delivery timelines, changing logistics, and sweating the assets in longer life cycles of duty, it's easy to slack on the preventive maintenance schedule. As an operator, having the best...
What We Can Learn From Amazon Prime Day
Supply Chain Lessons to Remember Amazon Prime Day has become one of the most popular shopping days of the year, growing since its inception in 2015 to rival Black Friday when it comes to money spent and overall excitement among consumers looking for deals. The annual...
