Trucking Business Whitepapers

You’ll learn what impacts your labor rate and what factors you need to consider when raising it. You’ll also learn how to raise that rate—and the right way to communicate that raise to customers. 

Good labor is hard to find, and it’s only getting harder. Recent research sponsored by DDC FPO determined how labor, skill, and work ethic shortages – particularly in customer service and inside sales roles – impact carriers and third-party logistics providers.

Managing a last mile fleet presents unique challenges. Discover how Goodyear helps last mile fleets find the right tire solutions, stay ahead of issues, reduce downtime and minimize costs to achieve Total Mobility. 

Axle Logistics uses their TMS to pinpoint rates, forecast trends, and accelerate training. Find out how.

Without MPact, getting the same level of analytics would be impossible in many cases and time-consuming at best. – Shawn McLeod

Companies are interested in adopting zero-emission (ZET) alternatives, but there remain significant concerns for the near-term. This report discusses what we know today, details the pros and cons of alternative energies, and reviews what transportation fleets are doing to help ensure they are ready for the future.   

Learn how Sharp Transportation improved their operating ratio.

We’re more confident when we bid, because we know we’ve got more accurate data on costs. – Zan Sharp

L.J. Rogers Trucking, K & L Freight Management, and Nick Strimbu, Inc. are looking at their costs from every angle. 

That’s the key - don’t just look at the revenue. Look at the actual profit on that lane or that customer. – Cory Knowlton

The growing shortage of technicians serving the trucking industry is a critical problem for fleet maintenance managers. But you can keep your fleet on the road and retain great talent with these tips from George Arrants and the ASE Foundation. Download the tip sheet here.

How are fleet managers creating efficient maintenance strategies, while overcoming the rising challenge of data overload? Download Pitstop’s starter guide to learn how to move away from outdated strategies and spreadsheets to an upgraded predictive maintenance solution today.

Anti-idling regulations for reefers are becoming increasingly important in heavy-duty trucking. In an industry that uses high-voltage power, it can be challenging to find solutions that protect personnel, property, and the environment.

Having reliable power as a long-haul truck driver is crucial while parked during downtime and relying on standard batteries and APUs can be inconvenient to provide power to hotel loads for long periods of time. Learn how to power hotel loads inside the cab, even when the engine is turned off. 

The fuel in your fleet’s tanks is a high-demand commodity—and one of your largest hard-dollar costs. Thieves take little risk in stealing and reselling it for thousands of dollars a day. Learn how smart fleet management technology can help you protect your fleet and its fuel.

Read this white paper to learn: 

• the 6 costs of fuel theft 

• 5 red flags that fuel has been stolen 

• how smart fleet management extends your prevention strategies 

Transportation And Logistics Is The Lifeblood Of Our Economy. Companies Are Using 5G To Uncover Exciting Possibilities Across Their People, Fleets, Assets, And Workflows.  Learn how T-Mobile® For Business Can Help Fuel An Industry Transformation, Today And Tomorrow.

The reliability of SkyBitz hardware and software saves Cargo Transporters money, while new features like SkyBitz SkyCamera accelerate ROI by preventing cargo claims from capturing images of loads and by reporting trailer loaded or unloaded status with certainty. 

Fuel prices are high, but your company has worked hard to implement the right fuel program; you’ve negotiated discounts with retail chains and set up bulk and mobile fueling deals… right? 

The Bennett Family of Companies improved its trailer tracking ability by ditching battery-operated devices for SkyBitz’s solar-powered, real-time tracking platform. And saved $1000 per week in labor costs! Discover how in this success story.