In the grand pursuit of happiness, some people will spend their whole life chasing. On the other hand, there are people, like JP, who are enthralled to be running. Mesmerized by the blurred view, they’ll point out the beauty of the route, astonished that such goodness is all around them. Run alongside them for too… Read more »
Everybody makes mistakes. Some mistakes just happen to cost thousands of dollars. Many truckers scrounge to avoid fast food, count pennies at the pump, and do everything in their power to trim their bottom line. Though it’s good to be mindful of the little things, few truckers realize that most of their potential savings could… Read more »
The holiday season seems to come earlier and earlier every year. While some may complain about seeing Rudolph during back-to-school week, wise truckers are getting ahead of the holiday rush. Though it may seem early, prepping for peak season now can be the difference between a holly-jolly last quarter and a long, long winter. Here… Read more »
All gas and no brakes can make for a deadly combination in trucking. To help carriers maintain the health of their brakes, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is hosting its annual Brake Safety Week. For many carriers, this week is an excellent opportunity to tune up their brakes. To be prepared for the week ahead,… Read more »
It’s time to separate fact from friction: Do retreads save you all that much? The resounding answer is yes. Retreads are a safe, reliable, and convenient way for your fleet to save on one of your most significant expenses. Here are five ways that retreads cut your tire costs. Lower Initial Cost One of… 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 »
Have you ever tried to assemble a puzzle with your eyes closed? As absurd as this scenario may seem, you may as well be hopelessly clawing at the pieces of a supply chain puzzle without supply chain visibility. Supply chain visibility allows shippers to track goods at each stage of the shipping process. Aside from… 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 »
Did you know that if you and your friends were asked to guess the number of jelly beans in a jar, the average of your guesses would likely be the correct amount? This phenomenon is called the wisdom of the crowds in psychology. Nick understands the underlying mechanics of this principle. With an absolute obsession… Read more »
Cargo theft is up 41% in 2023 and continues to rise. Like freight, crime comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Though cargo theft is an alarming threat to carrier safety, freight crime is not confined to theft. Learn about the different varieties of freight crime and how to identify them below. Cargo… Read more »
