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• When Exporting Trucks, Travel With Friends

  

  Companies that work in markets internationally often face a common challenge: finding affordable, quality vehicles to expand their fleet within the countries... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2015 BUSINESS

• 3 Trends to Challenge Fleet Operators Amid Growing Technician Shortage

  

  This blog is the second in a five-part series examining the maintenance landscape facing today’s fleet operators. The previous post looked at “4 Strategies for... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2015 BUSINESS

• What is Your Fleet Management Style?

  

  Outstanding business managers are steeped in self-awareness – and know how to leverage their key strengths and tendencies to deliver results for their business. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2015 BUSINESS

• 5 Ways Flex-to-Green Prepares Today’s Diesel Users for Natural Gas Tomorrow

  

  With a lower carbon emission and price per gallon, and a more favorable public impression, the arguments supporting natural gas are compelling. Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2015 BUSINESS

• 7 Material Handling Planning Strategies To Aid Warehousing Success

  

  Logistics and materials handling can be viewed as getting products from point A to point B safely and on time. But what happens between those two points – even... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2015 BUSINESS

• Light Duty Vehicles Are Heavyweights of Efficiency

  Sometimes a name simply does not do a product justice. Take the case of light duty vehicles. Sure, the loads they carry tend to be lighter. Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2015 BUSINESS

• Saving Money on Aftermarket Parts

  

  Owners of class 8 vehicles are waiting longer and longer to replace their trucks – and the reason why is pretty basic: the high cost of buying a new vehicle. Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2015 BUSINESS

• Watch Ryder Destroy A Truck. And Re-build It.

  Ryder recently unveiled a maintenance challenge to highlight the skills of our 5,000 plus technicians. What was the challenge? Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2015 BUSINESS

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  More Americans Working Well Into Their Retirement Years Reality Check: The Four Biggest Retirement Misperceptions President Obama’s Legacy – NOT the One He Hope... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2015 BUSINESS

• Easing the Shortage: Truck Drivers Sound Off on What They Really Want

  

  While there is an overabundance of articles and research on the driver shortage, there is a lack of information on one of the main ways companies can overcome... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2015 BUSINESS

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  Posted on 17 September 2015 BUSINESS

• Using Aviation Innovations to Attract New Truck Drivers

  

  Although I have spent my entire career in the trucking industry, I have a passion for aviation as well. In 2008 I earned my private pilot’s certificate only a... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2015 BUSINESS

• Trucking Industry Looking to Military Vets to Curb Driver Shortage

  

  In the hunt for a steady stream of new drivers and workers during the driver shortage, transportation and logistics companies should seek out employees like... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2015 BUSINESS

• Trucking Industry Celebrates Those Behind the Wheel During Driver Appreciation...

  

  Drivers are the lifeblood of the transportation and logistics industry. They spend their days driving across town or across the country, or nights carrying load... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2015 BUSINESS

• 5 Questions for Oil and Gas Carriers Faced with Tough Cuts

  

  With crude oil prices at recent historic lows – and no bounce back in sight – many oil and gas transportation and logistics companies spent the first quarter... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2015 BUSINESS

• 3 Reasons Mexico is Manufacturing’s Cross-Border ‘Nearshore’ Home

  

  For years, China has been the go-to destination for offshore industrial manufacturing. Abundant and low-cost labor and manufacturing costs, cheap oil, and... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2015 BUSINESS

• 3 Ways Hospitals Can Fine Tune Logistics as Healthcare Spending Rises

  

  Spending is growing across the U.S. healthcare system. For hospitals, networks, and healthcare providers – and the transportation and logistics companies that... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2015 BUSINESS

• How Saia Improved CSA Scores With Ryder On-Demand Maintenance

  

  Learn how Saia’s adoption of On-Demand Maintenance has improved its fleet performance, CSA scores, and preventive maintenance intervals. Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2015 BUSINESS

• New Natural Gas Fuel Tanks Balance Small Size, Longer Distance

  

  Quantum introduced its Q-Cab160 three-tank compressed natural gas (CNG) storage system, providing 160-180 diesel gallon equivalents in a compact design. Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2015 BUSINESS

• Webinar Recap: 5 Questions Answered About Nearshoring Manufacturing to Mexico

  

  As wages and production costs have risen in China, manufacturers have looked south to Mexico as their next outsourcing destination. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2015 BUSINESS