There’s no question that the trucking industry has been dramatically changed by new technology, but not all new technology is right for every instance. In a recent article in HDT, truck and transportation expert and economist Noel Perry discussed how automation technology will change the industry over the next decade to an extent not seen since President...
You need new or used trucks or vocational vehicles but you’re faced with a challenge: how can you afford to buy all that equipment and stay on budget? Thankfully, there’s a way to stretch your dollar so you’ll get more equipment and haul in profits: leasing. Here’s why leasing is a smart business decision. 1. Get on...
There’s an old statement, “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” That’s very true for the trucking industry. Many of the same concerns from 2015 will carry to 2016. Be better prepared by reviewing the potential issues that will impact the trucking industry in 2016: The economy – When this article came out late...
In today’s economy, fleet owners need to focus on the core of their business, which means a heavier emphasis on maintaining the trucks that run their everyday commerce. Trucks are a vital integration to business, yet now more then ever they have become much more complicated and much more complex to repair and maintain. That’s why...
Using Social Media to "Drive" Recruiting and Retention Efforts Are fleets taking advantage of social networking sites to recruit new drivers and retain current ones? Facebook…Twitter…Pinterest…LinkedIn. Not so long ago, social networking sites were only accessible through desktops; now mobile devices are the primary way users connect. Here are the facts: Facebook’s 101 million US daily mobile users...
