Although many businesses with larger fleets are likely to have financial control systems, rate structures and systems for costing jobs, this is by no means the industry standard. Many trucking firms still price work by relying upon inaccurate or incomplete data to make critical business decisions. Such businesses often find it is not easy for […]
It’s getting tougher to make money in trucking: with equipment prices increasing, good drivers harder to find, and fuel prices challenging everyone; but the ability to run a trucking company effectively need not be left to chance. This is the time when technology must merge with management into an efficient operating process. The following discussion […]
Getting an accurate depiction of trucking movements requires breaking down the cost structure of the company at the lowest level of its operation, usually this means at the terminal level. The goal of any costing system should be to easily evaluate loads across lanes and customers. How does management account for all the special situations […]
This paper is intended to provide a general introduction to the critical functions of a Cost Analysis System that can be used by trucking firms: to define and allocate the costs of operation, validate the pricing of freight transport, and for general business analysis. The document consists of a description of the process and six […]
Fontaine Parts Connection’s new Major Rebuild Kit for Fontaine fifth wheel models combines six kits into one to streamline the repair process. The Major Rebuild Kit (P/N KIT-RX-67NTL) includes parts required to service all left-hand 6000, 7000, 7000 Clean Connect and Ultra NT top plates. It supports Fontaine’s No-Slack II lock technology, which has been […]
PeopleNet announced support for Motorola’s MC75A Mobile Computer to be compatible with PeopleNet’s fleet mobility applications. PeopleNet’s testing found that the MC75A 3.5G Worldwide Enterprise Digital Assistant meets user application-specific needs, and reduces the risk of damage and shortens deployment time for PeopleNet customers.
Comdata Corporation, a provider of point-of-sale (POS) equipment in the retail fuel market, recently surpassed a significant product milestone. More than 1,000 of the company’s Smart Solutions products have been installed in truck stops and convenience stores across the country.
Chevrolet launched a grassroots promotional romp through Texas last week, the start of its marketing campaign for the redesigned 2014 Silverado. Chevy’s glitzy displays will hit all the well-trodden stops: baseball games, big rodeos, the state fair.
You know that it’s time to upgrade a certain portion of your fleet. But you assume that, in the current economic environment, getting credit can be difficult. So how do you get the equipment you need, when you need it? First, let’s dispel the myth of limited credit availability. In reality, you don’t need an […]
