Picture this. Every time you hunt for a new load as an owner operator or independent trucking company, you have to deal with load brokers. However, it never fails that something goes awry with your commercial truck and trailer loads. The load broker might have failed to share some important information, or you may have […]
Using Technology to Stay Connected To Your Drivers
Over the past decade, the method of media consumption has experienced a growing departure from television and newspaper to Social Media platforms. According to Pew Research, nearly half of all media discovery or consumption occurs on Social Media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and even TikTok. It’s no wonder then, that opinions are formed […]
Prepare Your Commercial Trucks for Winter
North America is a beautiful continent to explore throughout the year—with 4 distinct seasons through much of the northern regions. The gorgeous reds, oranges, and golds of Fall will swiftly change to bare trees and ice and snow up north. Fortunately, we have time to plow through the winter maintenance checklist. If you don’t have […]
A Surge in One-Way Freight; Truckers Stepping Up To Meet Demand
I’m sure you’ve been to the grocery or big-box store in the last 3 weeks—paper products? GONE. Disinfectant sprays and wipes? OUT. Frozen foods and pasta? SLIM PICKINGS. It seems our strength and resolve is being tested on three fronts: healthcare, economic, and grocery availability. While medical professionals and pharmaceutical researchers are receiving an abundance […]
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 […]