One of the greatest hurdle for any fleet or dispatch-related service is communication while in the field. It wasn’t so long ago we were reliant upon radios—commonly citizen’s band (CB) radios. While mostly effective, they were beholden to range limitations, open channels, and cross-talk from time to time. While still present in many cabs today, […]
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 […]
The Top 6 Safety Risks for Truckers and How To Avoid Them
Safety on shift is not a guarantee when you land your CDL. The vigilance you feel as you prepared for your license test will fade, and experience will build, however too often we become more comfortable than we should behind the wheel of our big rigs. If you’re used driving through congested cities, you might […]
What Every Trucker Should Know About the AOBRD to ELD Transition
The latest news from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding electronic logging is that AOBRDs will no longer comply. If you are a truck driver or fleet manager that has dependent on an automatic on-board recording device, you are going to have to switch over soon. The only permitted method for recording hours […]
Negotiating Load Fees As A Small Carrier
While the freight business is dominated by larger carriers, they are forced to brush with broad strokes, leaving a great opportunity for smaller carriers to pick up smaller, one-off, or less-traveled routes as an excellent niche—and even more so as freight has been shuffled by the Coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, many smaller carriers haven’t yet established […]