Transportation News
Feb 23, 2016
Safety is the foremost concern of any shipping and transportation company. As humans, we are gifted with survival instincts to ensure safe surroundings. This concept of self-preservation is important to truck drivers. However, according to U.S. Labor Department... read more
Feb 2, 2016
Mobile technology offers a lot of advantages. This is specially true with the advent of smart phones. The constant evolution of mobile operating systems and apps have brought features that we use on a daily basis. These features not only benefit our personal lives,... read more
Jan 20, 2016
A trucker’s life can be challenging. And sometimes, despite preparing for maintenance or emergencies, vehicle upgrade, daily check-up, and so on, a day may come that preparing is not enough. But what if we don’t have savings, and it’s time to consider a loan?... read more
Jan 11, 2016
The inconsistency of fuel prices that started in 2015 has instigated unpredicted shifts in the global economy. For 2016, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicted a much lower fuel price, averaging in the low of $2.xx per gallon. Fuel, a fundamental... read more
Jan 2, 2016
With consumers increasingly buying from online stores, online shopping has exploded. While the gross increase in revenue is nice, this also means that shipping costs have gone up. Unfortunately, in the competitive world of online retail, many entrepreneur businesses... read more
Dec 21, 2015
For owner-operators and others in freight broker business services, the holiday season is the busiest time of year as there will be more goods to be shipped across the country. Although this brings more profit, on the other hand, it also entails more expenses; fuel,... read more
Dec 14, 2015
Fuel advances are an ideal option when you are low on funds or at risk of experiencing cash flow problems. A fuel advance is a unique financing option that provides funding to cover fuel expenses when picking up a load. It can provide a truck driver with up to 40... read more
Dec 5, 2015
Accidents and traffic fatalities tend to occur more frequently during severe weather conditions – snowstorm, rain, or fog. When the goal of truck drivers is safety and timeliness, bad weather can create quite the predicament. Here are some safety tip considerations... read more
Nov 21, 2015
It’s a no-brainer that an industry that relies on fuel is directly impacted by fuel prices. When the price of fuel increases, it’s painful. When the price of fuel is good, it’s still too high. What Happens When Fuel Prices Soar? An increase in fuel prices could mean... read more
Nov 12, 2015
The trucking industry is wrapped with endless challenges. From paying taxes, rising fuel cost, and daily expenses to other unexpected adversities, truck drivers are bound to face all of these. And even if they get used to the challenges, it doesn’t mean it gets... read more
Nov 3, 2015
“Get it in writing” is a common phrase in business. This means that whatever transactions you do, it’s important to have the agreed terms between you and the second party detailed in writing. The reason is to avoid future conflict or disagreement. In... read more
Oct 24, 2015
EPA’s New Fuel Efficiency Standards: Are the Truck Drivers Ready? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes new fuel efficiency standards for medium and heavy-duty trucks. According to the agency, the revision of standards is beneficial. It aims to... read more
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