You just received your CDL and now you’re looking for a start in the freight industry. The long-haul market is enticing, with higher per-mile rates and better guaranteed weekly miles offered by many carriers. Then you read about per-mile rates for team drivers and you’re sold. Team driving is a great way to get into […]
Manufacturing Trends To Spot in 2020
As American companies have reinvested in manufacturing state-side these past few years, newer plants and installations mean we should expect to see the adoption of technologies with brand new equipment at a higher rate in North America than a decade ago. From monitoring to speed and efficiency, some of the greatest tech to hit the […]
Winter Driving Safety Tips for Truckers
After the holiday seasons it feels as though we’re headed out of winter, unfortunately that’s not really the case; most of winter’s worst is still to come. Above the equator and especially in the snow belt, the effects of winter on driving conditions are often felt through March, and even into April some years. For […]
Understanding the Difference Between a Standard and Excess Surplus Line Insurance
Inherently risk-averse, we do what we can as individuals and business owners to minimize loss or liability from an incident. Everything from continued training through insurance policies help mitigate risk by either reducing the likelihood of an event or financial recovery after an incident occurs. But, while policyholders purchase plans to prevent loss, there are […]
Top Tips for Local Freight Fleet Operational Zen
As a local delivery fleet manager your job is to maximize the number of deliveries while minimizing driver delays. Your main focus must be on the equipment used to provide deliveries for customers. If your fleet is not up-to-date that has negative repercussions from risking delivery schedules to displaying a poor image to customers. Delivery […]