Great new webcast from J.J. Keller covering the new FMCSA CPDP program. This webcast helps you use the FMCSA’s Crash Preventabilty Determination Program (CPDP) to protect your Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores from non-preventable accidents, such as being struck by a reckless driver or rear-ended ... 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 »
1. Do Dash Cams Actually Reduce Accidents? (Spoiler: Yes, They Do) If you think dash cams are just fancy GoPros for truckers, think again. Studies show that fleets using dash cams see a significant drop in accident rates: 52% reduction in accidents when dash cams ... Read More »
Fleetworthy's 2025 Trucking and Fleet Insights Report offers a comprehensive analysis of the prevailing challenges and trends within the U.S. trucking industry. Surveying 300 professionals from large (500+ vehicles) and midsize (50-500 vehicles) trucking companies, as well as independent owner-operators, the report sheds light on ... Read More »
If you're running a fleet in 2025, odds are you’ve already heard about California’s grand plan to lead us all into a zero-emissions utopia by 2045. That’s right—if your trucks have a tailpipe, Sacramento eventually wants to see it parked. But before you roll your ... Read More »
Empty miles aren't just inefficient—they're expensive. Roughly 35% of U.S. truck routes are driven without a load, according to a report by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). That means every third trip wastes fuel, driver time, and revenue potential. For large fleets, that translates ... Read More »
Managing a fleet—whether it's 10 vehicles or 10,000—is a game of margins. Efficiency, safety, and cost control can make or break your bottom line. That’s why Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are more than just numbers on a dashboard—they’re your roadmap to better decision-making and ... Read More »
The Trump administration’s move to reimpose a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts is poised to hit the trucking industry hard—especially when it comes to the price of Class 3–8 trucks. The tariffs, which take effect April 3, 2025, are framed as a ... 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 »
If you run an over-the-road (OTR) trucking operation, you’ve felt the pressure of diesel prices firsthand. Whether you're an owner-operator or managing a small fleet, fuel is one of your biggest expenses—and one of the most unpredictable. Over the past year, diesel prices have moved ... Read More »
