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• Ongoing Fluctuations in Oil and Diesel Markets Equal Uncertainty

  

  It’s a tough time to for shippers, trucking companies or logistics managers to be in the business of forecasting the prices of crude oil or diesel fuel. Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2015 BUSINESS

• Cold Chain Logistics Delivers for the Healthcare Industry

  

  Along the continuum of healthcare logistics, a few degrees can mean the difference between a shipment’s life and expiration. For many medical devices, select... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2015 BUSINESS

• Keys to Financing a Truck on Good Terms

  

  Financing a pre-owned commercial truck can be a mixed bag. Those with good credit and an established revenue stream will find plenty of lenders willing to fund... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 BUSINESS

• Diesel Exhaust Fluid is Cost Effective and Green

  

  Business owners managing vehicle fleets face a myriad of challenges, including how to stay compliant amid changing federal regulations. Oftentimes, it can be... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2015 BUSINESS

• Delivering a Happy St. Patrick’s Day

  

  Today, more than 122 million Americans will wear green clothes and drink green beer as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday, which honors Ireland’s... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2015 BUSINESS

• How the Use of Diesel, CNG and LNG Are Affected by Energy Prices

  

  The difference two years can make. In 2013, in the face of rising fuel prices, diesel users were searching for alternative fuel sources. Natural gas was viewed... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2015 BUSINESS

• NEW Special Report Helps Keep Businesses Moving During the Truck Driver Shortage

  

  The driver shortage in the trucking industry isn’t a trend; it’s the new normal. Nearly 80 percent of consumer goods in North America are delivered by trucks,... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2015 BUSINESS

• Act Now To Reset Oil and Gas Carrier Charges

  

  As shippers in the oil and gas industry seek supply chain optimization, current conditions may provide a rare chance to negotiate better prices and reduce... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2015 BUSINESS

• FMCSA’s Proposal Will Protect Carriers, Drivers Through Financial Responsibility

  

  In November, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it was seeking comment from the public, liability insurance providers, motor... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 BUSINESS

• Women in the Trucking Industry – from Drivers to Executives

  

  With International Women’s Day taking place March 8, we’re looking at the topic of companies adding women to leadership roles. Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2015 BUSINESS

• Sports Or Logistics, Supply Chain Scorecards Define Winners

  

  In almost any sporting event, more points win. In supply chain, less cost wins. But just as the scoreboard reflects a game’s winner, and the total logistics cos... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2015 BUSINESS

• Communications Can Help Minimize Fleet Downtime and Increase Profits

  

  Fleets often blame outside service providers for delays in the repair process. But inefficient external and internal communications might be the real problem. I... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 BUSINESS

• Fueling the Future with Natural Gas

  

  Natural gas as a transportation fuel is not a new story. While it is often the energy source for generating electricity and heating homes, vehicles have been... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2015 BUSINESS

• Less-Than-Truckload Carriers Could Use Rate Adjustments to Improve Yields

  

  Last year was especially active for less-than-truckload carriers seeking rate adjustments, and the early activity seen so far leads us to believe it’s a... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2015 BUSINESS

• Improve Efficiency and Cut Costs in the Healthcare Supply Chain

  

  To see how challenging healthcare and medical device supply chain logistics are becoming, just watch consumer-targeted television ads for new medicine and... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 BUSINESS

• Need Trucks and Drivers? A Dedicated Transportation Solution Can Help

  

  In a time when the trucking industry is plagued by the driver shortage, capacity constraints and an increasingly rigorous regulatory environment, a dedicated... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2015 BUSINESS

• 5 Important Tips for Winter Driving Safety

  

  Visibility on winter roads can change in an instant. Always use extreme caution when driving in blizzard, fog or any other low visibility conditions. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2015 BUSINESS

• Strong 2015 Projected for Pre-Owned Truck Sales and Pricing

  

  Sometimes, saying goodbye can be hard. For the pre-owned vehicle industry, that would certainly be understandable when it comes to turning the page on 2014,... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 BUSINESS

• Rental Trucks Could Be the Key to a Sweet Deliveries This Valentine’s

  

  Small businesses have a crush­­­—and it’s for Valentine’s Day The holiday for sweethearts, with roots going back to ancient Rome, certainly showered businesses... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 BUSINESS

• Selecting the Right Material Handling Equipment for a New Or Existing Facility

  

  Imagine you’ve been tasked with choosing material handling equipment for your company’s warehouse or manufacturing facility. From a walkie stacker to a deep... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2015 BUSINESS