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 [...]
Summer is coming, are your truck and trailer ready?
Winter is over, which means it’s finally time to put away the chains and quit worrying about ice and snow. However, your rig can still be affected by the weather. Summer heat adds stress to mechanical components, but you can avoid costly breakdowns by planning ahead for trailer truck maintenance. Here’s how you can avoid [...]
Port traffic expected to grow
U.S. Container Port Traffic Expected to Grow Dramatically Both the trucking and shipping industries are undoubtedly intertwined. These industries rely on one another in order to keep freight moving, and the American economy and the American consumer also rely on these industries working together to get goods where they need to be on time. One [...]Strategies for Driver Retention
How do you keep your Drivers? It’s estimated that more than 50% of new truck drivers quit in the first six months of employment. Every trucking company owner knows that hiring new drivers is both time-consuming and costly. So, it’s critical to take every possible step to increase driver retention. Discover a few of the [...]
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, [...]
Truck Drivers toward the front of the line for COVID Vaccine
Truck Drivers May Be Among First To Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine There’s no doubt that COVID-19 had been a major disruptor in 2020. Virtually every facet of life has been affected by the virus, and the trucking industry has faced a myriad of challenges as a result. Because truck drivers often work across state lines [...]
FMCSA Waivers Help Keep Drivers on the Road During the Pandemic
Commercial Drivers Get More Time to Renew Licenses, Medical CertificatesWaivers Put in Place To give drivers more time to obtain the necessary medical certificates to renew their license, the FMCSA put waivers in place on March 24 and June 15th. CDL and CLP holders as well as non-CDL drivers were covered by these waivers. Extending [...]
