by Brett Byman | Jun 30, 2022 | Fuel Surcharge
As the sun goes down after freight is delivered and inspected, most truck drivers have their hearts set on a bit of relaxation after a full 14-hour shift. While some may look forward to winding down with a burger and a trucker movie at the end of the night, others may...
by Brett Byman | Jun 23, 2022 | Trucking Business
When Friday night dancers dust off their boots to Rascal Flatt’s famous cover “Life is a Highway,” those who spend their life on the highway understand that this song may take a few creative liberties. According to The New York Times, “The typical long-haul...
by Brett Byman | Jun 16, 2022 | Trucking Business
Truckers and owner-operators are, without a doubt, the lifeblood of the domestic market. Supply chains run on the wheel of semi and delivery trucks, and taking care of drivers has become a more important topic of discussion in the last few months. While the industry...
by Brett Byman | Jun 2, 2022 | Trucking Business
It’s 4:30 a.m. Awoken with a start, a trucker driver reaches over in the dark to turn off their alarm. Grabbing the first cup of coffee is essential to shaking off sleep before a thorough pre-trip inspection. When the morning routine ends with both vehicle and driver...
by Brett Byman | May 26, 2022 | Trucking Business
While minimalism may be a term best known in home decor, the concept is familiar in the supply chain. “How can we do more with less?” To address this question, business owners must understand how to calculate truck utilization and use fleet management metrics to...