We may complain about different rulings of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, but the emphasis on highway safety remains critical. You can have outstanding, well-trained, experienced drivers who virtually eliminate any possibilities of driver error. You...
Cargo theft is on the rise and it’s growing every year. While it’s impossible to calculate the exact cost of this crime on our nation’s economy, experts estimate it’s $15 to $30 billion a year. High-value shipments – electronics, medicines, designer clothes – are...
Electronic commerce, or e-commerce, has changed the way manufacturers, retailers, and distributors work. It is also changing the way truck drivers do their job. Some online e-commerce sales are business-to-business and other transactions are business-to-consumer, but...
With today’s smartphones, information is real-time and instant: two key triggers that meet the trucking industry’s demand to keep freight and trucks on the move. Online load boards and specialized apps for iPhones, Androids, and tablets help independent owner...
