Originally appeared in FleetOwner. In trucking, every minute on the road matters. But when that time is spent sitting at a dock instead of driving, profits erode quickly. Detention and delays are the silent drains on fleet performance, creating ripple effects that cut into revenue, frustrate drivers, and strain operations. […]
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Originally appeared in FleetOwner. The transportation industry has always been about getting goods where they need to go. But today, that’s no longer enough. In an era where customer expectations are sky-high and patience is at an all-time low, customer experience has become a major differentiator. E-commerce has reshaped buyer […]
It may have felt like spring throughout most of October and November; however, just over the past week or two, winter has roared into parts of the country with blinding snowstorms. That’s why this is certainly the appropriate time to discuss, once again, the top tips to winterize your fleet. […]
You know a situation is getting worse when you see the same issue occupying a lot of space in the trade publications. Just last week, an article in FleetOwner and one in Transport Topics addressed the high costs the trucking industry faces from an increase in traffic congestion…to the tune […]
A recent article in freightwaves.com discussed the many challenges the trucking industry faces today. Citing the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) annual survey of carrier and commercial driver concerns, the article noted that the top concern was the uncertainty of the U.S. economy. This was followed by truck parking, fuel […]
Fleet managers have to deal with scheduling delays that keep drivers from reaching their destination; disruptions like traffic congestion, severe weather conditions, breakdowns, and changing regulations. These disruptions occur before the truck arrives at a facility to either load or unload its cargo. But there is another delay that costs […]
Fleets and, of course, their drivers have their primary goal as getting their product to its destination and loading or unloading it in a safe and timely manner. But there are challenges to achieving that goal. Drivers have to contend with traffic congestion (whether that’s due to regular volume on […]