One of the best ways to keep up with the latest developments in the trucking industry is to attend live events and conferences throughout the year. These give you a chance to meet experts as well as other trucking business owners, drivers and everyone connected to the industry. Here is a guide to trucking industry events of 2022.
2022 Truck and Freight Market Forecast
As 2022 quickly approaches, many are wondering what the immediate future holds for the freight market. It’s especially hard to predict the future right now, with uncertain economic conditions, the Covid-19 pandemic is still a factor and supply chain issues are affecting the nation. However, it’s possible to make some educated forecasts based on current data and conditions. Read more
10 Ways to Increase Profitability of Your Trucking Business
Running a profitable trucking business isn’t easy these days. There’s lots of competition, fuel prices are rising and customers can be inconsistent with their orders and payment schedules. Nevertheless, there are certain strategies that can help you boost your profits and grow your company. Here are 10 of the best ways to make your trucking company more profitable.
A Review and Comparison of APU’s for Commercial Trucks
We Reviewed Four Diesel Auxiliary Power Units
Due to tightening regulations regarding truck idling, along with increasing truck fuel and maintenance costs, Auxiliary Power Units have become an integral part of today’s trucking fleets. Particulate reduction regulations in the Nation’s Ports and heavily traveled truck corridors require companies to significantly reduce truck idling time. Additionally, since fuel and maintenance play a significant part in fleet profitability, APU’s are quickly becoming a “must have” in today’s trucking environment.
How Tires Affect Fuel Efficiency for Trucking Companies
Trucking companies have to keep costs as low as possible to ensure you make a profit. Proper maintenance of your vehicles helps you save on fuel. Your tires are a simple but important factor affecting fuel efficiency.
Tires and Fuel Efficiency
Tires are crucial for several reasons. The number one reason to make sure your trucks have good tires of the right size is safety. Drivers and vehicles need quality tires to get them through all kinds of weather and road conditions. There’s also the fact that flat tires or blowouts cause delays, which hurts your business.