It was about one year ago when Tesla unveiled their plans for the world’s first electric powered semi-truck. The Tesla semi seemed almost too good to be true, featuring top of the line safety features, and mileage capabilities that would make them competitive with diesel powered engines. Now that we are getting closer to the […]
It’s important to understand the regulations and laws on truck weight when shipping your product. Each state has different requirements for truck weight and axle load limits that need to be accounted for. You will need to know pallet dimensions, product weight, and how much of your product can fit on a pallet. Knowing this […]
As the economy continues to positively progress, it’s a good time to become a transportation broker. However, freight will always need to be shipped, regardless of the economy’s health. Transportation brokers act as the middlemen between shippers and authorized motor carriers. They are the critical connection between the freight system and national transportation. Transportation brokers […]
Truck driving can be dangerous. Not all motorists on the road are aware of how their maneuvers impact drivers, and driving a truck can be exhausting. There’s many tips to keep in mind while driving—here are 15 tips for driving safely. Leave enough space for the vehicle driving in front of you. Tailgating puts you […]
On November 16th, 2017, Tesla revealed the much anticipated, brand-new electric semi-truck. The sleek, silver model still looks like a traditional semi, but also like a vehicle out of the future—and it even runs on sunlight. “We are guaranteeing this truck won’t break down for a million miles,” says Elon Musk. The truck boasts many […]
Emails, messages and phone calls are coming at you left and right, from customers and truck drivers. You need to make sudden changes to routes based on construction or bad weather. And your driver might not make it in time. In those moments, it’s easy to get stressed out. A dispatcher monitors where trucks are […]