I was watching Star Trek the Next Generation on Netflix the other day (don’t judge me), and I got to thinking. Isn’t it wild that the character Data, the friendly Enterprise android, can comb through millions of pages of information in mere minutes? Real life, of course, is nothing like a day on the Starship Enterprise. To
Professional truck drivers must be sticklers for detail to stay safe, productive, and compliant. The last thing they should have to worry about is whether they will get paid after completing an on-time delivery. All the planning and awareness it takes to ensure an incident-free workday can seem futile if paper shipping documents are causing delays in payroll and
In the ‘80s cartoon G.I. Joe, there was a PSA at the end of each episode (don’t talk to strangers, look both ways before crossing the street, that kind of thing). After learning an important life lesson, the kid would say: “Thanks, G.I. Joe! Now I know.” G.I. Joe would reply with his famous catchphrase: “And knowing’s half the battle.” You don’t have your own personal
No other profession claims to be more mobile than over-the-road trucking. Professional drivers often start and end their workdays in different states and have to adapt to unique rules, weather, and traffic conditions along the way. Rarely does the workday go exactly as planned, adding to drivers’ level of stress and frustration. Efforts by fleets to improve the
For years now social media has connected our society together, and during a year of distancing and quarantining, it brought many together when other means weren’t possible. As we move forward, it seems that a new opportunity is arising for truckers to inspire and connect – maybe you’ve heard of it; TikTok. The video-driven social
As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. While the pandemic has created major congestion in the supply chain, this friction has forced shippers to be creative and seek out new technology solutions to keep business moving. By using technology solutions to tighten up supply chain management and fleet safety, shippers have addressed immediate
Whether you track hours of service using ERDs, paper logs, or ELDs, soon your processes and technology will need an overhaul. Starting June 12, 2021, any truck, tractor, or trailer with a total registered gross vehicle weight greater than 4,500 kilograms must replace paper or electronic logs with certified electronic logging devices (ELDs). While the
There are similarities and differences between the US and Canada ELD regulations and verification. For Canada, there is a third-party verification required for ELD providers. This is to help ensure ELD compliance, safety, efficiency, and prevent tampering. The third-party verification is the main difference between the Canada ELD mandate versus the US one which uses
By Frank Gambino One of the most important lessons I have learned over the last year has been how important it is to stick together. Our team has covered many stories about amazing people who have supported, sacrificed, or contributed to others (time and time again). And we have referred to truckers as the real
Many shippers simply don’t have full visibility into which carriers and drivers are hauling their freight when using a freight brokerage or 3PL company… While there are the obvious benefits shippers get by working with brokers (liability, logistics, etc.), many shippers still express a desire to know which carriers are hauling their products, and have