If you currently work as a trucker, you may have heard about or personally experienced various supply chain challenges and their resulting complications throughout the industry. From drivers, to trucking company managers, to Truck insurance providers and more, supply chain concerns can have a reverberating effect for deliveries, pick-ups, and on-time shipments of all types … Continue reading “Trucking Companies Requesting Biden’s Help in Supply Chain Concerns”
Shipping goods to vendors and customers is a major part of operating a successful business. You need to make sure that the shipping process is done carefully, quickly, and at a reasonable cost. Many small to medium businesses benefit from LTL, or less than truckload, freight shipping. This shipping method is perfect for those that … Continue reading “Taking a Closer Look at LTL Freight Coverage”
When winter weather starts to set in, your trucking operation may need to take additional steps to ensure winter truck driving safety, help drivers avoid accidents, protect the company truck fleet, and keep company drivers and others on the road out of harm’s way. Even if your operation currently provides drivers with extensive training and … Continue reading “Winter Driving Safety for Truck Drivers (Part 2)”
Winter weather creates a lot of potential hazards for truck drivers. Sudden storms and lingering snow and ice make roadways treacherous and much more difficult to navigate safely. Truckers often don’t have the luxury of staying home when the weather turns, as they are responsible for keeping up with a delivery schedule. However, there are … Continue reading “Winter Driving Safety for Truck Drivers (Part 1)”
Trucking is a notoriously arduous way to make a living. In fact, it’s been ranked as one of the most stressful jobs a person can have. The stress of long days spent behind the wheel has recently been exacerbated by supply chain issues that further complicate a trucker’s job. One of these issues is the … Continue reading “Overcoming Supply Chain Issues in Trucking (Part 2)”
The ongoing global health crisis caused major upsets in the supply chain. These issues continue to affect the economy as suppliers and transportation companies alike try to find a viable resolution. While there are several key contributing factors to the problem that requires a complex solution to fix, one of the most important is the … Continue reading “Overcoming Supply Chain Issues in Trucking (Part 1)”
The truck driver shortage looks to complicate scheduling and deliveries well past the holiday shopping season. While there are a lot of truckers on the roadways moving goods, the problems from supply chain issues and increases in consumer demand are putting more strain on a seriously backlogged system. Truckers are already working long hours to … Continue reading “How Will the Truck Driver Shortage Impact Holiday Shopping?”
A confluence of factors is exacerbating the current truck driver shortage causing major headaches for trucking companies and businesses across America. The situation is so concerning, industry experts are grappling to find solutions to this increasingly complicated matter. The reality is this problem has been rearing its head over the last decade and issues with … Continue reading “American Truck Driver Shortage Exceeds 80,000”
Personal Attacks Though uncommon, truckers are sometimes subject to personal attacks and muggings. These crimes are often committed with the intent to rob a trucker of their personal belongings, including any cash or valuables that they may have with them. When such crimes happen, they often take place at truck stops and other rest areas … Continue reading “Addressing & Preventing Trucking Crime (Part 2)”
Trucking might not seem like a particularly dangerous job, but crimes targeting truckers may be on the rise in recent years. These crimes vary in nature from violent attacks to theft of cargo, and even the most safety-conscious driver can become a victim. That’s why it’s important to learn about crime prevention for truckers. Crime … Continue reading “Addressing & Preventing Trucking Crime (Part 1)”
