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There is much truth in that adage, “If you bought it, a truck brought it.” Ships and planes transport products around the world, but the last stage in the journey to their final destination is frequently via truck. This is true not only of products reaching store shelves, but the transportation of raw materials to factories at the start of the manufacturing process. In the U.S alone, more than 80 percent of all communities rely on trucks for the delivery of food, fuel, clothing and medicine.
Cross-Border US-Mexico Trucking Traffic is at Record Highs
Cross-border trucking traffic between the US and Mexico registered a new record high in September. Ahead of the November presidential… Read More
How to Avoid High Truck Detention Times
Efficiency is one of the most important traits for any fleet to have but one of the most challenging to… Read More
1099 or W-2, What is Better for Truck Drivers?
There are a lot of differences between a W-2 and 1099 truck driver that should be considered before deciding what’s… Read More
7 Cost-Effective Strategies for Reducing Your Fleet’s Cost Per Mile
The costs of operating vehicle fleets can add up quickly. Fleet owners deal with typical expenses like maintenance and fuel,… Read More
Understanding Vehicle Data and VIN Decoding: A Beginner’s Guide
A crucial part of fleet management is tracking and comparing every vehicle’s performance through data analytics. Vehicle identification numbers also… Read More
U.S. Truck Trailer Price Accelerates, Soaring 17% to $8,791 per Unit
U.S. Truck Trailer Import Price August 2022 In August 2022, the average truck trailer price amounted to $8,791 (CIF, US)… Read More
South Korea’s Truckers Rock Supply Chains with Strike Action
South Korea’s unionised truckers have gone on strike in a row with the government over minimum pay. The indefinite strikes,… Read More
The Uber-ization of US Trucking is only Speeding Up
US trucking is entering a tumultuous period that will likely reshape the $875 billion industry. Shipping rates that spiked during… Read More
Should You Care about what Trucking Companies do to be More Eco-Friendly?
We think the answer to that question is a resounding YES! According to Our World in Data, The transportation industry accounts for 29%… Read More
What Should Fleet Managers Know About Toll Management?
Fleet managers must grapple with many ongoing expenses. Fuel and maintenance are the most obvious and often costly of these,… Read More
Save Money on Fuel By Fixing Semi-Truck Vibration Problems
Anyone who’s sat behind the wheel of a car or truck — regardless of the vehicle’s size — and felt… Read More
Why Do Truckers Need to Care About Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is a rising threat across all industries. Trucking may not seem like the most technologically advanced sector, so many… Read More
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