Motor Carriers

Proper tire choice and good maintenance habits lead to longer tire life, better fuel economy, and more profit per load. Follow these 16 essential tire tips.

On Friday, April 27, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act that would create a National Hiring Standard for motor carriers.

Our world is getting smarter. As we look at the vehicles, devices, and systems we use, we are beginning to see a move toward embedded electronics and integration. This is adding smarts to the equipment we have used, and driving efficiency. When I was in school I had a late ’70’s model International Harvester pickup

“Drive like there’s an egg under your fuel pedal and you don’t want to break it.” – Author unknown An old-time trucker was once quoted as saying this was the best way for a truck driver to conserve fuel. Apply pressure to the gas pedal gently and conservatively. Use light pressure when increasing and decreasing speed

Ugh! Your least favorite cost of all: writing a check to the IRS. At least when you have to plunk down several grand for a transmission overhaul, you get a tangible benefit from that. So let’s say you’ve filed your returns but you didn’t happen to have an extra eight or 10 grand lying around

The fastest way to significantly impact your company’s bottom line profitability is not to generate more revenue, but to cut costs.

“We’ve found that with drivers, when we got them to start losing weight, their energy level starts to increase, and they’re more alert and open to doing exercise. It doesn’t have to be going to a gym, just getting out and walking around the truck works.” Read the source article at Overdrive Magazine

Trailer backlogs are at historic levels and order expectations for 2016 are optimistic, according to data released Monday by FTR. FTR reports U.S. trailer net orders for December fell 35 percent month-over-month to 25,500 units, and 43 percent year-over-year. Full-year 2015 orders totaled 313,000 units. Read the source article at ccjdigital.com