Trucking & Logistics
Retaining Your Truck Mechanics & Fleet Technicians
There’s been much talk about the trucking industry’s shortage of drivers and what to do about it. However, the continuing shortage of truck mechanics and fleet technicians may negatively impact logistics more than the driver shortage. Like driver shortages, mechanic and technician shortages can affect the transport of goods. But not having enough mechanics and technicians also impacts longevity of equipment and … (read more)
Photo Blog: Rural King Truck Graphics
At first glance, one might wonder if this 53’ semi-trailer wrap is sponsored by Rural King, Redbrand Fencing, or the FFA. Although it’s Rural King’s trailer, the wrap promotes all three brands / entities. We’ve wrapped a dozen trailers for Rural King, but unlike most fleets, each Rural King trailer is wrapped with a different design. Rural King partners … (read more)
Why the Trucking Industry Will Finish Strong in 2013
Leading indicators in the trucking industry continue to show slow, but steady growth. In the long run, slow and steady is a better indicator than sudden fleeting meteoric gains. When my Uncle Paul farmed, he much preferred a “soaker rain” — a steady, long day of rain, versus a quick cloudburst. Even if both gave the same amount of rain, … (read more)
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Tagged Industry of Trucking, Trucking Around, Trucking Matters
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What To Do About The Truck Driver Shortage
Why is the trucking industry in America woefully short of drivers? There are many reasons, including the mass exodus of boomers as they reach retirement age, new federal regulations such as HOS (Hours of Service), the expense of training, and the cost of insurance. All true and all are part of the reason — just not the most important part. … (read more)
Wrapping a Hurst Beans 53’ Trailer
This video condenses more than 4 hours of 6 certified vinyl graphics applicators, installing a full wrap on a Hurst Beans 53’ trailer — into just a little over one minute of video. And that’s before the trailer was de-identified (the removal of old graphics). The trailer also received prep work, including spot sanding, painting, and sandblasting.
Where Do You Start?… (read more)
The Tractor Trailer of the Future
Will the tractor trailer of the future look like something out of a science fiction movie? Most likely, as aerodynamics continue to be critical due to fuel costs. Current add-ons, such as wind deflectors, trailer skirts, and boat tails reduce fuel usage. Until recently, aerodynamics was an afterthought, but the future hauler will be aerodynamically designed. Designs such as the Volvo … (read more)
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Tagged Future of Trucking, Futuristic Trucks, Truckers and the Future
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Should You Attend a Trucking Trade Show?
Are you involved in the trucking industry, and are you attending any of the upcoming industry trade shows? Have you attended previous events? If you haven’t, we recommend you consider attending. These shows offer educational seminars, a chance to see what’s new, opportunities to learn how others are handling challenges of the trade, and a place to network with old … (read more)
Make a Pledge to Hire a Hero
While there continues to be a shortage of qualified truck drivers in America, the United States Chamber of Commerce is doing something about it with their Hiring Our Heroes initiative. According to uschamber.com:
“Hiring Our Heroes was launched in March 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. Working with the
Is CSA Scoring Fair to the Trucking Industry?
Since 2010, the trucking industry has generally supported the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) programs, but it may be time to question the credibility of some of their data gathering methods. In a recent white paper from the ATA, Underreporting of Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes, they state, “Recent research conducted by UMTRI (University of … (read more)
Trucking: America’s Small Business
When you think of a trucking company, who do you think of? Probably not the owner/operator who lives in your neighborhood, or the small company with six trucks just down the street. For hire carriers, such as UPS, FedEx, Roadway, and Yellow Freight, are names we’re all familiar with. PepsiCo, Coca Cola, and Wall–Mart lead the way among private … (read more)
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Tagged Industry of Truckers, Trucker-Appreciation, Trucking Matters
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