When 2020 began, the trucking industry was already in trouble. The month of January indicated that a recession was on the horizon, that tariffs were increasing, and that imports and exports were softening. Then, March hit, and COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Although truckers were declared essential workers, low freight rates and rest area closures[…]
The freight rate is a price at which a certain cargo can be delivered from one point to another. This price depends on a variety of factors such as the form of cargo, the weight of the cargo, the delivery distance, and the mode of transport. However, there is one additional factor that has been[…]
The world is moving faster than ever while we all deal with the coronavirus and the changes it’s brought to our personal and business lives. It may feel impossible to keep up with the changes, information, programs, and news — especially as it relates to your drivers and your fleet. We’re here to help. Here[…]
Coronavirus has had an immediate and obvious impact on the entire world. Schools and businesses have closed. People are staying home to keep from getting sick or spreading the virus. Hospitals are working at or beyond capacity. The trucking industry has not escaped the impact of COVID-19. HOS Regulation Change The biggest impact on fleets[…]
COVID-19 has hit the world hard, and the US is no exception. Shortages of needed supplies are occurring across the country as people stock-up and hunker down and the pandemic impacts our healthcare system. This means that necessary supplies are running out quickly and need to be restocked just as fast. As always, truckers are[…]
