Transportation and freight are essential…especially during these challenging times. Here are some recent updates taking place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: For more info on protecting yourself and others, please review these prevention guidelines on the CDC website. We will continue to monitor how the pandemic effects the transportation industry and keep you updated
Attack? Any business (and particularly small to mid-sized ones) can become a victim of cyber-attacks. Which means at any moment your data could be stolen and your business shut down. Cyber-attacks result in trillions of dollars lost annually. Cybercrime costs include damage and destruction of data, stolen money, lost productivity, theft of intellectual property, theft
Wreaths Across America 2019 Recap Each year in December, wreath-laying ceremonies take place at cemeteries nationwide with an honorable mantra… Remember, Honor, and Teach. These words represent the mission of a Maine-based non-profit organization called Wreaths Across America (WAA). The organization focuses on Remembering fallen U.S. veterans, Honoring those who serve, and Teaching children the value of freedom. National Wreaths Across
We’re in an age where constant connectivity and digital workflows are streamlining all kinds of processes in freight transactions. From posting loads, managing documents, to making sure the shipper is properly invoiced so the carrier’s payment cycle can begin. Transportation management systems, telematics, and cloud-based business applications are giving 3PLs and freight brokers the information they need
Electronic logging devices have a long-established track record for reliability and accuracy. Fleets have used them since before a federal mandate was even in the works. But they’re not foolproof. Some manufacturers in the past have experienced a GPS week number (WN) rollover event – which can cause telematics units to miscalculate time and a receiver’s location. A rollover event occurs
By Matthew Meeks The primary groundwork for today’s trucking tech advances was laid between the 1980s and 1990s – what a remarkable time to be alive! Some of the biggest tech milestones in trucking include electronic engine controls (or electronic control units (ECU), driver assistance systems, and automatic recording devices. Add in GPS technology,
By Matthew Meeks Trucking isn’t just a job; it’s a lifestyle. And some people are truly committed – for life. Maybe you’re looking for a little inspiration for your next tattoo OR maybe you’re just relaxing on break and have nothing better to look at… Either way, let’s take a look at some incredible ink that celebrates diesel,
Time is money, especially when you’re waiting to load or unload. So, how is technology really reducing delays? The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking fleets, drivers, and logistics managers about how they use technology like ELDs, cloud-based computing, mobile apps, and trailer tracking to manage their time at shipping and receiving
Whether you’re a driver, fleet manager, or freight broker, Transflo technology makes your work more efficient and effective—and we’re bringing that technology to the industry’s most important events this fall: August 22-24: Great American Truck Show (GATS), Dallas. Join us at Booth 1308 and learn more about how the Transflo Mobile+ app can help you manage loads, plan routes,
One of the most dependable regions for freight right now is the Permian Basin in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, home to the largest crude oil fields in the United States. Today this region produces nearly 4 million barrels of oil a day and accounts for about one-third of all U.S. output. More than