The holiday season isn’t the end of the busy season. While the traditional peak season is related to the sharp rise in demand for goods in November and December, another target period waits around the corner: winter sports season. A surging demand for certain food products following the new year represents an aftershock for companies… Read more »
Every fall, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) issues its report ranking the top issues facing the trucking industry. The report is compiled by surveying 2,500 industry stakeholders. This group includes carriers, drivers, suppliers, industry trainers and law enforcement. For the fifth year in a row, driver shortage topped the list, getting four times as many first-place… Read more »
Carriers must maintain high-quality tires across their fleet. Tires are a key part of your business. Making the right tire decisions can help move your business forward. Poorly maintained tires can lead to a host of fleet issues that can cost you a lot of unnecessary time and money. You need to remember that as you… Read more »
When describing the makings of an individual that has had great corporate success, such adjectives like, ‘accountable’, ‘tenacious’, ‘resilient’, and ‘aggressive’ may be fairly offered—but ‘kind’ may escape such a list. Nicole is evidence that kindness is the catalyst of professional success. By fostering meaningful, enriching relationships, Nicole has demonstrated that leading with your heart… Read more »
As a professional in your field, you need to be well versed in the tools of your trade. In this case, your truck is the most important component of your business. There is more to your truck than simply getting engine oil changed at the right intervals or fueling at a reputable station. Tires play… Read more »
In an industry renowned for the cultivation of dedicated, loyal relationships, the inside sales job market is awfully fickle. As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, a landscape of sales environments is available to the aspiring salesperson. Bolder and bolder incentives are offered to entice new-hires, including unlimited PTO, sign-on bonuses, remote flexibility, and every… Read more »
Most prepaid fuel programs out there have multiple options for funding cards. However, they are time-consuming, require consistency, and generally will cost you extra money. Carriers don’t have the time to wait for a card provider to locate an ACH/wire transfer and connect that with their fuel balance. Moreover, companies and banks have tight hours… Read more »
There is a tragic contrast that continues to prevail in our world: There are creative endeavors, like painting, dance or polka, and then there is gray-suit, comb-over, colorless business. Just consider every Pixar-type movie you’ve ever seen and the presence of suit-touting villains. When did business become the enemy of creativity? On the contrary, the… Read more »
Carriers map their routes. It’s critical. But, is it as simple as taking the best path? What is your mindset for mapping routes? Savvy route mapping can translate to helping multiple aspects of your business thrive. From saving time and money to keeping a close eye on your fleet, route mapping should be at the… Read more »
The world is just about coming to grips with the continual chaos caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Shipping is one of the most affected pillars of the economy, and it has forced a change in the way providers, carriers, and other shipping industry specialties handle their jobs. The new realities associated with the pandemic… Read more »
