5 Ways Trucking Logistics Supports Small Business Growth
In the logistics sector, trucking continues to have the highest market share at 35% compared to rail at the lowest at 4%. Efficient trucking logistics is important for companies of all sizes. For small businesses, in particular, the impact of well-managed logistics can be transformative. Let’s explore how trucking logistics supports and accelerates small business […]
Owner Operators: Pros and Cons of Leasing vs. Buying a Semi-Truck
Most owner operators get into the business at the age of 36, but no matter your age, there are many benefits to the job, as well as challenges. In this blog, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of leasing versus buying a semi-truck when you are an owner operator. Leasing a Semi-Truck […]
Coolant System Care: Preventing Overheating in Your Semi-Truck
Although it’s September, there is still a little summertime heat in store across the country. As a truck driver, the last thing you want to deal with is a cooling system failure. With congested highways causing tons of downtime and money (upwards of $94 billion a year), you don’t want to have to deal with […]
How the Right Logistics Trucking Company Can Reduce Your Supply Chain Costs
In the logistics industry right now, there is growth in most segments as the LMI (Logistics Managers’ Index Report) recently ratcheted up 2.7 points. Choosing the right logistics trucking company can have a huge effect on your bottom line. Let’s explore how partnering with the right trucking company can help reduce your supply chain costs […]
How to Find the Best Semi-Truck Repair Shop in Southeast Missouri
As a truck driver or fleet manager in southeast Missouri, keeping your semi-trucks in top condition is important for maintaining efficiency and safety on the road. According to the American Trucking Associations, truckers collectively travel over 195 billion miles a year! When you’re on the road in Southeast Missouri, here are some tips on how […]
Challenges of Being a Truck Dispatcher
In the fast-paced world of logistics, truck dispatchers play a key role in keeping the wheels of commerce turning. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 38,000 dispatchers employed in the trucking industry, highlighting the importance of this profession. While dispatching may seem straightforward on the surface, it does come with […]
Semi-Truck Won’t Start? Common Issues
Nothing can derail a truck driver’s day quite like a semi-truck that refuses to start. At present, most semi-trucks have standard commercial batteries (we are a few years and $1 trillion away from a fully electric commercial fleet). When your truck doesn’t turn over, that can be a real hassle. Let’s take a look at […]
5 Major Challenges of Becoming an Owner Operator
Gas prices are down an average of 15 cents nationwide compared to one month ago. Fuel costs are always a concern for truck drivers, especially those who are self-employed owner operators. While recent price decreases provide some relief, it’s always good to get maximum fuel efficiency. Fuel prices are just one challenge for truck drivers […]
5 Reasons Logistics Is Important in 2024
In the next ten years, the e-commerce market is expected to continue to boom at an unbelievably high compound annual growth rate of 17.1%. Given this ongoing trend and with global supply chains becoming increasingly complex, the logistics industry will be more valuable than ever. And now in the post-pandemic era, the good news is […]
Can You Get a CDL If You Have Sleep Apnea?
Research shows that about 13% of men and 6% of women in the US suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Sadly, this can give folks daytime drowsiness as well as fatigue or a constant feeling of being tired. Obviously, this is not ideal for truckers on the road. We are sometimes asked whether or not you […]
