Fleet operations are hectic and tire maintenance can easily be overlooked. However, taking proper care of your tires and maximizing your tire casing could save your budget. Here are some simple tips for maintaining tires and getting the most out of your purchase. Replace or Retread Tires? A common misconception is that when a… Read more »
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CVSA Safe Driver Week
It’s that time of year again! The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is conducting their annual Safe Driver Week on July 14th-20th. Partnering with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the CVSA is dedicating the week to the improvement of unsafe driving behavior by encouraging law personnel to be on the lookout for reckless driving…. Read more »
How to Receive Quick Payments Through Factoring
Those in the trucking industry are all too familiar with the common challenge of receiving quick payment. Carriers can run into many roadblocks after hauling a load and submitting an invoice for payment. These roadblocks can lead to slow or unresolved payments and wasted time trying to collect on your hard work. Fortunately, factoring providers… Read more »
International Roadcheck: Learning from 2018 and Preparing for 2019
It’s that time of year again! The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced details of the 2019 International Roadcheck, which will take place June 4-6. Now is the time for carrier safety, compliance staff and drivers to begin preparing for an inspection. Although inspectors generally conduct Level 1 inspections, CVSA also puts extra emphasis… Read more »
How to Prevent Costly Freight Claims
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day business of transporting goods. Unfortunately, giving into the whirlwind allows best practices for a healthy financial future to get pushed aside and opens you up to expensive errors, such as freight claims. However, there are simple practices that can be implemented into your daily routine that… Read more »
On the Road with Truck Stops
Whether you’re simply looking to fuel your rig or looking for a place to rest up, a truck stop has just what you need. Truck stops started out as a place to only stop and fuel your truck before getting right back on the road. Other amenities weren’t easily accessible due to the outdated mindset… Read more »
Tips for Choosing the Best Tire
It doesn’t matter what size your fleet is, what equipment you run or which part of the country you’re in. One thing is true for all fleets: You will need to replace the tires on your trucks or trailers at some point. There are many tire brands from a variety of manufacturers available in the… Read more »
Taking Advantage of Fluctuating Fuel Prices
You may be familiar with supply and demand, but have you considered how it impacts your everyday life? Commodities such as food and fuel are strategically released into the market based on supply and demand, and this influences how much you pay. Fuel is one of the most unstable commodities in the market. We are… Read more »
Best Practices for Enhancing Your Business
As the owner of Royalane Trucking LLC, Bret admits that competing with bigger fleets can be challenging. However, he has been able to grow his fleet to over 30 trucks despite challenges and believes 2019 will be his best year yet. Here are some of Bret’s best practices that have allowed him to improve his… Read more »
Fuel Your Travel With Rewards
Driving out on the open road isn’t easy or free. Fortunately, there are options available to make life on the road a bit more comfortable. As every fleet is different, it’s important to know about the available programs that will best help your team. To help you learn about your options, we’re sharing details on… Read more »