As someone that makes a living behind the wheel of a working dump truck. Time is money as they say. My truck and I depend on each other to make a living. That’s why I chose the CAT CT660. Built for Drivers The CT660 was built with the driver in mind. What we need to get …
Source: www.trucks.com Driver shortages that are already hurting trucking companies could worsen as lawmakers propose new regulations that analysts say would exacerbate the problem. With unemployment low and many older truckers retiring, finding qualified drivers has become an industry challenge. Regulations that would require extensive commercial driver training and limit hours of operation – thereby …
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HD Diesels don’t just haul stuff, apparently they can eat up some of the most difficult terrain on the planet. Check out this article from one of our favorite blogs, Diesel Power Products on the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah… By far, one of our favorite events of the year surprisingly isn’t even a diesel …
Made specifically with medium or large logistics outfits, but also applicable to companies in the Service and Towing field, Fleet Management Software (FMS) is almost a requirement in today’s trucking world in order to stay competitive. FMS helps logistics and shipping companies to maximize their fleet utilization through proactive tracking, routing and data reporting. We looked back …
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One of the big development pursuits in the tech field recently has been that of the “Driver-less” car. Many big tech companies and startups alike are envisioning a day where driver interactions with their vehicles are limited or non-existent. Most of the press around this technology has been about personal use, but it should come …
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With the push for cleaner burning Alternative Fuels, Bio-diesel has become an ever more popular source of fuel for motor vehicles, especially in the commercial transportation industry. In essence, biodiesel is a fuel with very similar characteristics as regular diesel fuel. The main difference is that rather than being refined from crude oil, bio-diesel is …
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Running a commercial rig ain’t cheap. Whether you’re an employee at a logistics firm or an independent owner / operator you’ll need to be hyper-aware of the cost of driving and maintaining your truck. Running a logistics operation can be profitable, but if you’re not on top of your costs,runaway expenses can kill a logistics …
Heavy-duty trucks are large like the heavy dump trucks and concrete pump trucks and capable of transporting huge weights of cargo. These trucks are a very important leg in the transportation industry as they are movers of large quantities or products or materials no small vehicle can do on land. There are many uses of …