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December 4, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
ELD Market vendor spotlight: J. J. Keller
Just launched: Truckstop.com’s new ELD marketplace helps carriers navigate the many available ELD options. We’ve researched and vetted many of the vendors in the market today and have brought who we believe are the best into one place for the trucking industry to view and get information. Over the next three months, we will spotlight
December 1, 2017 | The Truckstop.com Team
Expert Tips for Driving in Extreme Weather
Driving in Extreme Winter If you’ve been a driver for a while, you no doubt understand that you have to change the way you drive in winter conditions. It only takes one close call for even the most profit-driven truckers to surrender to the conditions and adopt new “rules” of the road during winter. This
December 1, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
Industry update: ELD protests, winter weather, and autonomous trucks
Did you know? On this day… Ford’s assembly line, launched December 1, 1913, built vehicles in two and a half hours instead of the usual 12 hours. Thus effectively began the mass production of cars (along with pickups and trucks). 17 days from the ELD mandate (and counting)… As of December 1, we’re 17 days
November 28, 2017 | Jamie Van Eaton
Seasonality & tech mean more money for carriers this quarter
It’s the holidays, and everything’s tighter, from budgets to belt loops. The good news is carriers are benefiting from the busy holiday season largely due to growing freight demand and a shortage of truck drivers. Available trucking technology is also playing a large role in carrier success this holiday season. John Larkin of Stifel Capital
November 27, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
ELD Market Vendor Spotlight: GPS Insight
Just launched: Truckstop.com’s new ELD marketplace helps carriers navigate the many available ELD options. We’ve researched and vetted many of the vendors in the market today and have brought who we believe are the best into one place for the trucking industry to view and get information. Over the next three months, we will spotlight
November 20, 2017 | Jeremy Feucht
Are all ELDs the same?
One question we get asked is, “Is there really a difference between the ELD options?” We asked HOS-Reporter | Pro for some added information about AOBRDs and ELDs. With less than a month to the mandate deadline, what advice would you give drivers who haven’t selected an e-log provider yet? The REAL deadline is for AOBRD installations.
November 15, 2017 | Jamie Van Eaton
JOC outlines top transportation challenges for 2018
According to a newly-released JOC whitepaper, the U.S. surface transportation market is changing rapidly under the influence of stresses that include a faster-paced US economy, changing consumer expectations, new technology, demographics, and government regulations. Those factors combined in 2017 to tighten available truck capacity and push up rates and pricing as the second half of the year unfolded. More highlights:
November 14, 2017 | Roxanne Bullard
Trans4Cast Week 45: Rates up 24.4% over 2016
Total MDI: Down 4.5 points from the previous week The MDI is a measure of relative truck demand in the spot market. It compares load availability to truck availability. The MDI for Total equipment decreased 4.5 points in the latest week to 28.6, a decrease of 13.5%. Compared to last year the MDI is up
November 12, 2017 | The Truckstop.com Team
What Shippers Need to Hear from Brokers
As a freight broker, finding new shippers can be a challenge. The ones with the excellent reputations and constant volume typically have their existing lanes covered. Others have their own trucks. Many new brokers struggle to get on daily load lists, let alone on the phone with a shipper. So when you get the ear
November 12, 2017 | Lucas Kibby
ELDs: 8 Benefits for owner operators
Will the ELD mandate cause market consolidation and compel some drivers to hang up their keys? Yes. Although some trucking companies that always operate on the edge might be pushed out, companies that adopt and use this tool wisely should come out of the ELD mandate more competitive, even Owner Operators. Here are 8 benefits