Tracking trends, or trend analysis, is how businesses often try to comprehend the current state of what is happening in their industry and how that translates to outlooks for the future. Businesses use knowledge of these trends for forecasting, budgeting, hiring, technology acquisition, and more. BUT…sometimes trends suddenly shift due […]
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Whether it’s the pandemic, lack of new truck allocations, parts shortages, inflation, high diesel prices, or a need for more qualified technicians, the trucking industry (along with most other businesses) is facing increasing headwinds. That’s forcing CEOs, CFOs, and Fleet Managers to find ways to cut costs. The biggest mistake […]
If there’s been one issue that always rises to the top for commercial fleets, especially those that are long haulers, it’s been the shortage of qualified truck drivers. According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), last year there was a deficit of 80,000 drivers and it’s only expected to get […]
Driver shortages, technician shortages, supply chain shortages…they all have major impacts on the trucking industry. One shortage that doesn’t get as much coverage…truck parking shortages. Want to make life harder for drivers? Subject them to HOS regulations and then have them spend time looking for available spots to park legally. […]
With the International Roadcheck for 2021 just a few days away, make sure you’ve done your due diligence with respect to every vehicle in your fleet. We know it’s coming every year, and yet we never seem to be fully prepared for it. Of course, I’m talking about the Commercial Vehicle Safety […]
The need for a robust logistics capability has grown over the past two decades, but this last year, with the pandemic raging, has really put into focus the essential need for this technology. For many, 3PLs are the answer. Back in 2019, I posted a blog discussing how e-commerce was […]
There is an inherent but necessary burden in ensuring your product is transported to its destination in a timely and safe manner. Here is a way to relieve that burden while still achieving your ultimate goals. The more you can focus on your core business, the more strategic you can […]
The more things change, the more they stay the same, which unfortunately is not good news for the trucking industry when it comes to talent. But there are things your company can do to mitigate the risks. Last week, an article in FleetOwner discussed how COVID-19 has exacerbated the longstanding […]
COVID-19 has changed the way we purchase goods…what will that mean for one of the trucking industry’s biggest problems, the driver shortage? I recently wrote an IdeaXchange blog that discussed how e-commerce is changing the way fleets choose their equipment based on load size and distance. The e-commerce trend began […]