For decades we’ve seen incremental innovations and improvements to manufacturing and machining equipment creating higher precision, faster production, and increased reliability. This is anticipated progress. What wasn’t expected was the disruptor of Internet of Things (IoT) becoming a reality and promising a leap forward in manufacturing efficiency and cost-effective maintenance. What is Internet of Things? Internet of Things, […]
4 Ways Freight Bill Factoring Helps Trucking Companies Succeed
If you’re a veteran trucker, or already looking at cash flow solutions for your business, you’re likely familiar with freight bill factoring which means you’re ahead of the curve. This factoring primer is for the new owner-operator, or business owner who’s either boot-strapped the business to this point, or whittling away at a bank loan […]
Why It’s Time To Invest In Efficient Trucks & Trailers
Profitability can be elusive in the transportation industry. From squeezed load fees from brokers to rising fuel costs, the variables seem endless. It never feels like the right time to invest in a new semi truck or trailer. However, while it seems like every cost is a variable outside of your control, there are some […]
Insuring Logistics Equipment – Who Covers You?
When you’re building a logistics network, particularly one that stitches to together a number of external players from your own organization, the issue liability will eventually come up, both for the shipping of goods as well as for the management and operation of the equipment doing the shipping and movement. The problem with the liability […]
End-Of-Winter Road Conditions: What You Need to Know
Through much of North America, road construction and maintenance halts as temps dip below 40 degrees and increased rain and snowfall make for dangerous working conditions. Wet materials such as concrete and asphalt don’t behave well, and increased moisture near the surface makes excavating a messy challenge. While this hiatus is good for efficient road […]