Trucking consistently tops the charts for one of the most dangerous jobs in America. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), police reported 475,000 accidents involving large trucks in 2016. Of those, 104,000 resulted in injuries and 3864 resulted in fatalities. However, while driving commercial vehicles comes with several risks, it’s also a [...]
Fleets have a lot to consider when it comes to vehicle specifications. While all drivers want to be comfortable in their cab, there are numerous other aspects to take into account. Safety, fuel economy, and vehicle performance are all important, but fleets need to make smart choices for their trucks. Making fleet trucks more comfortable [...]
Cargo theft is a problem that plagues the entire trucking industry. Trucks carry millions of dollars in goods across the country so drivers need to make themselves aware of hazardous locations and at-risk cargo. With the average loss incident costing around $100,000, reports of losses of $1,000,000 or more aren’t uncommon. Areas Prone to Theft [...]
The margins for small to mid-size trucking operations are often much tighter than larger fleets. They can’t weather major fluctuations in expenses as well as their bigger counterparts, which means small to mid-size fleets need to reign in and control costs as much as possible. Small to mid-size trucking companies can use the following tactics [...]