You know that awkward moment when your carrier drops off a load and casually asks what you made on it? Right now, you can mumble something about paperwork and change the subject. But those days are numbered. The Broker Transparency Law is coming around late 2025 ... Read More »
Properly functioning fleet assets are critical for any operation using them to complete jobs. Whether it’s equipment, vehicles, or tools, tracking key asset service and utilization metrics can help surface potential issues before they become costly, time-consuming problems. Service Metrics Service histories provide an in-depth ... Read More »
Tariffs and Trucking Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, and recent U.S. policies have introduced uncertainties, especially with trade partners like Canada, Mexico, and China. These uncertainties can impact the trucking industry, which transports goods across the country, by influencing freight rates—the costs shippers pay ... Read More »
By Paul Kangethe II, Founder of Fr8Connect Click here to listen to this article. In the trucking industry, relationships are more than just connections—they’re the foundation of growth, stability, and long-term success. The way businesses cultivate and sustain relationships directly impacts their operational resilience and ... Read More »
By Paul Kangethe Watch this insightful live session featuring industry experts as they break down the latest trends, challenges, and solutions shaping the world of commercial fleets. Whether you manage a few trucks or a nationwide operation, this conversation offers practical tips and valuable takeaways ... Read More »
A new year means new industry trend predictions, and 2025 could see some major changes with the incoming administration. These trends lists have become a bit of a trend themselves and can generally be useful as an overview of what to expect broadly so fleet ... Read More »
For nearly forty years, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has held fleets accountable through their "International Roadchecks." Across three days and three nations (the United States, Canada, and Mexico), the annual safety blitz sees law enforcement personnel conduct about 15 vehicle inspections per minute. ... Read More »
Beat Back Rising Trucking Company Insurance Costs – Implement Best Practices & Next-Gen Technologies
ATRI's 2024 Top Trucking Industry Issues Report cited insurance cost and availability as number four (4) in the list of top ten (10) trucking industry issues overall. Since 2021, ATRI research has documented continuing increases in truck insurance premiums paid by motor carriers. The increase ... Read More »
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation introduces a leader with a diverse background in law, politics, media, and a deep connection to the Midwest. Born on October 3, 1971, in Hayward, Wisconsin, Duffy is the tenth of eleven children in a Roman Catholic ... Read More »
The Critical Role of Monitoring Speed in Reducing Accidents and Claims for Commercial Fleets Jim Angel, Speedgauge In the world of fleet management, safety is a top priority, and speed monitoring stands as one of the most effective ways to protect drivers, prevent accidents, and ... Read More »
