Welcoming new clients is the first step to building a strong business relationship. First impressions can mean everything and set the tone for how you will work together in the future. In order to put your best foot forward, here are some tips to help you get started. Welcoming Communication The first communication you… Read more »
The hall of fame for self-promotion is a crowded one. Often through force or sheer noise, these individuals dedicate their lives to themselves. Despite the intensity of their efforts, many of these leaders discover a sad truth: The more interested a leader is in their own individual success, the less inclined their team will be… Read more »
If you ship products requiring less-than-truckload (LTL) or refrigerated solutions, you’ve likely felt overwhelmed about sending your goods to clients. After all, shipments of this nature depend on your ability to: Secure carriers with the proper capacity and technology to move your product Coordinate complex routes with multiple stopping-points Establish relationships with retailers Coordinate shipment… 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 »
When the 2022 fuel surge hit, many truckers struggled to get by with diesel prices escalating to $6/gallon. Many truckers have expressed fear that another surge may be on the horizon, but what story do diesel trends tell? Diesel Prices in 2023 The last two years have taken truckers on a rollercoaster ride of… Read more »
Though the robot takeover hasn’t happened yet, small business owners are finding their own worlds dominated by AI. AI trucking is no exception. With all the chatter about autonomous trucking and AI-assisted driver monitoring, it can be difficult for everyday trucking companies to know how they can use AI trucking in practical ways. Here are… Read more »
Since 2014, Kentucky has averaged 1.6 strategic cargo theft incidences per year. Since August 1, 2023, the Kentucky State Police Department (KSPD) has reported 12 strategic cargo theft incidents. This enormous spike is causing significant alarm for locals and nationals alike. As cargo theft continues to be a primary issue of interest for the trucking… Read more »
It’s a tale that’s been handed down from generation to generation: Beware of retreads. The roads are littered with the remains of an inexpensive but unreliable tire option for fleets. But is this actually true? It’s tempting to imagine that a casing with a new tread may be somewhat frail in comparison to a regular… Read more »
V alue-based selling is a sales strategy where the worth of your solution to a prospect’s pain points takes center stage. Taking the personalized approach to address how the product relieves pain points rather than selling based on price or the general benefits or features of a product or service can help your client see… Read more »
As Driver Appreciation Week approaches on September 10 – 16, many of the industry’s most prominent companies will be celebrating drivers in unique ways. Whether a newcomer to the industry or a proven vet, Driver Appreciation Week comes with many excellent benefits for drivers; however, many truckers may need to learn how to seize them…. Read more »
