From 2021 to 2023, tire prices have increased 21.4%… and they’re rising. Image courtesy of DOT-ready.com. Demand and inflation have propelled tire prices to crushing heights for carriers nationwide. As truckers seek to cope, many have scoured the market for pricing solutions on credible tire brands. Fortunately, the ECS tire program provides competitive… Read more »
Happy holidays, truckers! According to a survey of over 500 truckers, 84% plan to take on additional work during the holidays. 27% of those drivers planned to take on 26-50% more work. As the supply chain ramps up to keep pace with the holiday rush, truckers make the magic happen. As noble as their work… Read more »
With an abiding love for her team and cherished standard operating procedures, Sheralyn spreads her enthusiasm for life with a contagious smile. Known for her staple cheeriness, she continues to cultivate success with her rare blend of ambition and natural talent for operations. Even as she plots her disappearance to an exotic location, Sheralyn maintains… Read more »
Between small cities and isolated towns are miles and miles of open road. Traversing remote forests, lonely mountains, and backcountry fields, the road carves through these liminal spaces for only a few passengers. Of those who pioneer these forgotten paths, nearly all are truckers. When the time is right and the road intrudes on those… Read more »
Being a small business owner is a little like plate spinning. With a pole on each arm, leg, elbow, chin, and straight on your eye, the key is to keep your focus riveted on one plate at a time. You can spend a lifetime perfecting the skill of plate-spinning. Or you can just recruit another… Read more »
If you were robbed every 1 in 10 times you fueled up, you may start to feel a little panicky at the pump. Shockingly, some sources estimate that fleets lose 5-10% of their fuel every year to fuel card fraud. For many businesses, fuel card fraud is large enough to seriously stall operations. To prevent… Read more »
For truckers, going the extra mile is in the job description. It takes a special kind of person to dedicate their livelihood to the maintenance of the supply chain for the sake of others. And then some truckers want to do even more through trucker charities. For those carriers that desire to do as much… Read more »
As infrastructure expands to accommodate a booming supply chain, trucking and wildlife cross paths more frequently. While the occasional animal sighting can shake up the view, animal encounters can also be a significant hazard for themselves and the drivers. To help you know how to avoid a potentially hairy run-in, get to know the behaviors… Read more »
England Logistics has been blessed with an abundance of a rare breed: a collection of optimists that see good and do good. Darrin is an excellent embodiment of this archetype: Rather than see the world as an untamable force to flee from, Darrin chisels through it: He creates art from difficulty, calls on his talents… Read more »
Retreads are tires that have had their worn tread replaced with a new one to prolong a tire’s life, and to some, they are a cheaper, more environmentally-friendly way to drive. But is that true? Retreads have sometimes carried a negative connotation for being inferior to new tires in terms of performance and safety. Many… Read more »
