by Wendy MacPherson | Jan 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
As we cruise through January, it seems like a favorite topic of discussion are New Year’s resolutions. It probably comes as no surprise that the number one resolution across the country is to adapt a healthier lifestyle, whether that means weight loss or simply...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jan 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Flatbed trailers can carry heavy, oversized, odd-shaped loads, and they can be loaded by an overhead crane. Examples of flatbed freight include large equipment, machinery and building materials. To protect the cargo and nearby motorists, loads must be secured (often...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jan 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Some 550 million workdays are lost annually due to stress on the job. Truck fleets, however, can leverage available resources to better understand the mental health of their drivers and employees—and ultimately encourage retention. In the last 10 years, the stigma...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jan 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Long before the coronavirus pandemic, stretching back to even before the Great Recession, the notion of a driver hiring crunch was in the air. Back in 2005, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) documented a shortage of roughly 20,000 drivers. The numbers...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jan 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
The New Year is here, which means it’s time to think about a new set of resolutions for 2022. Think of New Year’s resolutions as an opportunity to reflect on your life and make lifestyle changes for the year ahead. As a truck driver, it may be hard to find a...