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 […]
For anyone who isn’t native to Detroit, it may be surprising to find out that our closest border crossing to Canada is actually south of the state’s lines. On this border lies the Ambassador Bridge, which is a large suspension bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Over this bridge travels a quarter of all US-Canada […]
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 […]
In the upcoming years, the face of transportation and truck drivers will have transformed. But drivers aren’t getting any younger, and new drivers aren’t getting behind the wheel. It’s becoming harder and harder to recruit young drivers. Companies must find innovative, interesting ways to appeal to tomorrow’s drivers. While millennials want stability in a position […]
At some point in time, everyone has driven by a semi-truck as they ventured down a highway. These mammoth vehicles have become so ubiquitous that it is sometimes taken for granted, but they have an integral role in the economy. It is estimated that trucks carry up to 70% of all inland freight across America. […]
Some call it the U.S.’ “little brother” and others call it “that neighbor up north,” but ever since the North American Free Trade Agreement was signed in 1994, Canada can be officially referred to as the United States’ largest trade partner. If you are still unconvinced by this title, then here are some statistics that […]