One unusual expense that almost every trucking company must include in its budget is tolls. The toll budget is an integral part of financial planning for every carrier in the US, just like fuel or vehicle maintenance. Many Polish-American trucking companies operate not only on local routes but also across the entire United States, so […]
It’s hard to believe that in a few years it will be exactly a century since fuel cards debuted on the American market. Fuel cards, also called “fleet cards”, have been in use since the 1930s. Oil Company of California, now Chevron, was one of the first companies to introduce a credit card intended solely […]
FreightWaves, a supply chain analytics firm, believes the trucking industry is undergoing a transformation driven by market shifts, geopolitical factors, and changing consumer behavior. In November, FreightWaves officially declared the end of the Great Trucking Recession. CEO Craig Fuller, citing data from the SONAR database, confirmed the reversal of negative trends. Derek Leathers, president and […]
Safety is paramount in the trucking industry, and the Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program plays a critical role in keeping our roads safe. This blog post breaks down the program’s requirements, procedures, and implications. What is the Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program? This federally mandated program applies to all CDL drivers operating vehicles […]
