The way carriers receive rate contracts has not changed much over the years. They arrive through EDI, email, load boards, and even fax. Ideally, rate contracts would all be EDI-based…
“The trucking industry is short 80,000 drivers,” said Chris Spear, president, and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, during a CNN interview in October. This shortage is an increase of…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the following are the top five driver-related violations in 2020: Speeding 6-10 mph over the posted speed limit; Failure to obey…
Assessorial expenses can represent a large revenue leak to carriers. Too often, carriers do not collect these charges from shippers, and many believe their accessorial reimbursement is less than 40%.…
During the 72-hour inspection blitz, held in May 2021, inspectors examined more than 40,000 commercial vehicles at inspections sites in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. After discovering out-of-service violations, inspectors…
Being a professional truck driver is one of the most challenging professions there is. Think about it. They’re operating under the demand to get from points A to B on…
Remember, FMCSA auditors often request an inspection of motor carriers’ DQ files. During these audits, we begin to understand how vital DQ files are to the business. It’s the reason…
With so much focus on technology to support driver recruiting and retention efforts, it’s natural for carriers to explore investments that provide the most value throughout the organization. Look no…
The traditional image of someone who needs to track their travel expenses is a frequent business traveler, a high-profile sales professional. But in reality, one of the largest group of…
