In the past, a heavy-duty dump trailer simply needed to be tough enough to survive grueling construction sites and everyone was generally pretty pleased. But today, market demands, economic concerns, and changing fleet preferences dictate new designs and materials...
Some things are easy to see. Let’s start with the most obvious conclusion about what I call “market tightness,” as derived from Truckstop.com’s Market Demand Index (see chart). This tracks the ratio of loads posted to trucks posted. The higher the number, the tighter...
With the recent reintroduction of a bill that would allow drivers as young as 18 to drive heavy-duty trucks in interstate commerce, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has sent a letter to members of Congress in opposition. Last week, the Developing...
Cost management is a constant, never-ending struggle for all fleet managers since every aspect of fleet management revolves around money. While there never seems to be enough money to go around, one of the less talked about aspects of fleet management is the amount of...
The Women in Fleet profile series introduces fleet managers to some of the most influential women in fleet. Every month, we will get to know another positive force in the fleet industry. This month, we spoke with Lori Olson, Pulse fleet sales director and VP of...