10 Ways to Keep Your Drivers Happy

Industry, Tips

Trucking companies are seemingly in an endless rat race to fill trucks that are newly vacant from a surprise departure. Most trucking companies, it seems, have taken to the mindset that drivers always leave for better pay. What we’ve learned through speaking to many...

Bobtailing is Killing Your Profits

Industry

If your fleet’s miles don’t consist of bobtailing, you’re either a small carrier, extremely efficient, or not paying attention. According to ATRI’s 2017 report, 19.5% of miles are spent on non-revenue generating activities (ie bobtailing). Almost 1 of every 5 miles is...

This week in good news: April 27th, 2020

Industry

Lately, it may seem like all news is bad news. We disagree. While the bad news is taking the spotlight, good news is standing just outside of the spotlight. Take a quick look at the good news in the transportation industry over the last week. While doing so, make sure...

5 Key Benefits of One Way Trailer Moves

Company News, Industry, Tips

As the market gets tighter, carriers of every size need to dig in to find creative ways to cut costs and increase revenue. Many indicators place 2020 as a “significant correction year”. Aside from a projected bearish market, other obstacles have proven themselves to...

Trucking Industry Technology To Watch For (Updated 2020)

Industry, Misc

Trying to keep up with all of the new technology coming to market every day can sometimes feel overwhelming. As the great Bob Dylan said, “you’d better start swimmin’ or you’ll sink like a stone, for the times they are a changin’.” So start kicking your feet and...

How To Reduce Bobtailing and Increase Utilization

Industry, Tips

At times, the trucking industry can seem like a revolving door. We’re not just talking about driver turnover; that has been obvious for decades. We’re talking about old carriers failing and new carriers popping up in their place. In the highly competitive and...