A typical owner-operator fleet is small, with one or two trucks in the fleet. The truck(s) are owned by the individual and operated by them. Many independent drivers use their vehicle to operate at first because they know it so well and can maintain it themselves. A huge advantage of operating your business is that …
15 Steps to Become a Successful Owner-Operator Trucking Read More »
Carrier Manager The carrier Manager uses software called carrier Management Software that allows trucking and logistics companies to manage their business operations. It includes features such as dispatch, tracking, accounting, and billing. Carrier Manager is software that helps trucking and logistics management companies to optimize their operations and improve efficiency. It is typically used by …
In a recent report put out by the Commerce Department, retail sales in June 2014 only rose 0.2%. While this is still a gain, it doesn’t seem to be enough to make a real difference in the economy or the trucking industry. Analysts were hopeful that larger gains would come around once the bitterly cold winter …
Economic Outlook Remains Sluggish, But Is There Hope? Read More »
One of the biggest decisions trucking companies face these days is whether or not to install a fuel tank in the yard instead of obtaining fuel from outside sources. What’s important to factor in when deciding between these two options is how you plan to account for the fuel being used. In most cases, obtaining fuel …
Hidden Consequences May Cause You to Rethink Installing a Fuel Tank Read More »
As a tool that provides the public with safety and compliance information regarding individual drivers and carriers, the Safety Management System (SMS) has been a benefit in that it offers a wealth of data for interested parties. Through the SMS, drivers are able to access crash reports and inspection histories for pre-employment screening purposes and carriers can …
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