FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

Hats off to Robert St. John for being in the top five of safe drivers nationwide. Electronic Logging Device (ELD) provider EROAD analyzed driver performance, and Robert made it to their final five. WOW! Take a look at...

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TRUCKING PAYS IT SHARE

TRUCKING PAYS IT SHARE

It has been said trucking does not pay its fair share.  Frankly, that is just not true.  According to American Trucking Associations (ATA) statistics, the trucking industry contributes more than fifty percent of the...

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BE GOOD OR BE TALKED ABOUT

BE GOOD OR BE TALKED ABOUT

Drivers talk to one another.  They share the ups and downs of their day.  They share their favorite and least favorite places to deliver or pick up.  They share their pay information. Electronic Logging Devices (ELD's)...

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BE THE BEST SHIPPER YOU CAN BE

BE THE BEST SHIPPER YOU CAN BE

The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate has increased transit times, reduced capacity, and highlighted the need to become a "Shipper of Choice."  How do you do that?  It basically boils down to five resolutions: Be...

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FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICES (ELD'S) While the ELD mandate went into effect on December 18, 2017, the enforcement date was April 1, 2018.  Most operators were compliant with the regulation prior to December, however,...

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ELDs AND THE WAITING GAME

ELDs AND THE WAITING GAME

It has been nearly three months since Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) became mandatory for commercial trucks.  The result has been decreased capacity and increased pricing in ALL trucking sectors. Men often don't...

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BE GOOD OR BE TALKED ABOUT

ELDS, CAPACITY AND RATES

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) became mandatory for commercial trucks on December 18, 2017, and, almost immediately, there were reports of missed pick ups, late deliveries, canceled loads, lack of available drivers,...

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FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

YES, VIRGINIA, INTERMODAL TRUCKING WILL BE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY ELD'S We have been asked by many of our customers if the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate going into effect on December 18th will affect the...

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FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

ELD'S SHRINK CAPACITY, EXACERBATE DRIVER SHORTAGE AND INCREASE RATES We have covered the disrupting effects of electronic logging devices (ELD's) in our newsletter over the past few months.  The requirement will...

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FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

ELD'S BRING SIZABLE RATE INCREASES Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) will be mandatory on December 18, 2017, and there is no doubt this change will impact your supply chain.  The use of ELD's will constrict truck...

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