Truckers have the difficult responsibility of transporting freight safely over long trips. And while drivers take great care to move goods safely, accidents may be inevitable from time to time. In those circumstances, it can be complicated to decide who is at fault in an accident involving a truck. Drivers and, by extension, carriers can
The use of in-cab cameras, or dash cams, in semi-trucks has been a topic of recent debate within the trucking industry. While these cameras have proven to be effective tools for promoting safety, driver training, and exoneration in the event of an accident, some truck drivers have expressed concerns about being constantly monitored and filmed. This article
Carriers play a critical role in our economy, with the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reporting that over 70% of all freight tonnage in the United States is moved by trucks. However, maintaining safety on the roads is a top priority for both trucking companies and drivers. With the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reporting
Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are required for most commercial drivers in the US, but did you know that choosing the right ELD can also help reduce costs for your freight business? Freight organizations must keep costs low and efficiency high. One way to achieve both goals is by choosing the appropriate electronic logging device (ELD) for your business. In case you’re unfamiliar,
If you’re like us, you’re anxious to see what 2023 has in store for the trucking industry. After all, the past few years have been turbulent, to say the least. Transportation professionals are no strangers to the rise and fall of economic conditions over the years. Typically, when forecasting economics, one looks for a multitude
Supply chain operations from carriers and freight brokers to factors and shippers are all subject to friction occurring within the transportation industry. To address concerns such as labor shortages, slowed growth, and lack of freight visibility, professionals are turning to hyperautomation technology like Transflo Workflow AI to counteract these pain points. However, if businesses don’t partner
It was the tail-end of June, in 1969, on the brick-lined streets of New York’s West Village…A community of LGBT+ Americans and allies stood up for their rights and began an equality movement we now refer to as Pride… June (Pride Month) may be over, but the importance of diversity and human rights remains. It’s
It starts with the turn of the key, and in a flash – potential energy is converted to kinetic energy. A distinct smell of diesel fills the air as professional drivers begin their journey – all thanks to the firing of a few cylinders beneath the hood. For some drivers today, their journey has stalled
By Michael Foray Roadcheck is back and takes place May 17-19 this year across North America. Trucks that fail inspections risk being taken off the road. Get ahead of it and don’t let it happen to your trucks. Let us help you through this year’s Roadcheck with 12 tips to get through an inspection blitz. 1. Know
By Frank Gambino The 732-billion-dollar question on everyone’s mind…where is the trucking industry really headed? After all, it’s no secret that most forecasts have looked something like a heart monitor at a haunted house with rising and falling that has experts scratching their heads at what could possibly come next. There are many factors that