EBE Staff, Author at EBESHIPS.COM

Driver qualification files: What to keep, for how long, and why

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…

Advantages of an Open Mobile Platform

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…

Drivers Keep Documents Organized with Expense Tracking Application

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…

4 Things You Must Have in a Mobile Capture Solution

When looking for a mobile capture solution, the options can be overwhelming. Which solution is best? While that depends on your goal, becoming more efficient and reducing costs is usually…

Improve Driver Training with a Learning Management System

One of the biggest challenges carriers must overcome is the stigma associated with the traditional driver orientation and onboarding process. Typically, drivers can look forward to long bus rides, sharing…

Driver Employment Application Strategies: Which One is Right for You?

In today’s transportation industry, carriers are all fighting to win over the same limited pool of drivers. Typically, drivers are applying to multiple companies at the same time. And, as…

3 Winning Workflow Driver Retention Tools

With the driver shortage showing no signs of abating, carriers need to use everything in their arsenal to retain the drivers they have. While driver engagement and driver mentoring are…

Driver Orientation Should Match Your Organizational Culture

Learning Management Systems (LMS) for driver orientation and onboarding come in many variations, and it can be overwhelming to determine which is right for your organization. When evaluating the best…

Maximize Efficiencies with Automated Rate Contract Management

Receiving rate conformations hasn’t changed much over the years; they arrive through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), email, load boards and even fax. Ideally, rate confirmation would all be EDI-based. EDI…

Immediately Respond to Proof of Delivery Requests

Like many transportation organizations, your staff may be handling numerous proof-of-delivery (POD) requests daily – if not hourly – from customers. These requests result in less staff productivity, as employees…