USDOT Awards Grants to Improve Truck Parking, Freight Movement
Grant Money Released for Freight Movement Improvements In a move that could see improvements for trucking professionals in both supply chain management and freight movement, the federal government has issued $1.5 billion in grant funding from the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program. INFRA has seen an increase in funding by over 50% recently with […]
3G to 5G: 8 Steps to Manage the Road Ahead
3G networks were first introduced in the early 2000s, the trucking industry took some time to adapt. Over time, however, 3G became the standard for connecting mobile devices in trucking, including cellphones and some electronic logging devices (ELDs). Unfortunately, technology never stands still, and 4G technology soon became the standard. Technology is Always Evolving While [...]
What You Need to Know About Cybersecurity in Trucking
Trucking used to be known for the open road and long drives spent with little contact with the outside world. Today, however, modern trucks are equipped with all kinds of digital gadgets that handle everything from monitoring a truck’s diagnostics to updating routing information in real-time. To add to this, truckers have access not only [...]
Tips for Properly Securing Your Load
According to Trailer/Body Builders, failure to properly secure cargo is the fourth leading commercial vehicle violation that leads to trucks being placed in Out-of-Service (OOS). Unsecured cargo can be damaged during transit, damage the trailer it’s in, and even fall off and damage surrounding vehicles. These tips will help you secure your load, reducing damage, [...]
