Tips for Staying Focused while Driving
In a study done in 2017 by Cédric Gil-Jardiné, et al., it was found that ‘mind wandering’ was the biggest risk factor for car accidents and trauma due to the driver’s lowered attention to the task at hand. This phenomenon of ‘zoning out’ on the road often occurs when...
Employee Interview: Jonathan, IT Administrator
The truck drivers and dispatchers are the faces and voices of a transportation company. What many people don’t realize, however, is that they could not successfully do their jobs without the help of a lot of technology and digital equipment. Transportation companies...
How to Drive Your Flatbed Truck Safely in the Rain
As winter comes to a close, we’re all looking forward to wildflowers, warm sunshine, and longer days. For many, especially areas hard hit by the cold, the spring season is an exciting time. But with the coming springtime also comes increased chances for rain,...
Flatbed Maintenance and Safety Tips While on the Road
Flatbed truck drivers put as much if not more miles on their vehicles than drivers in any other industry. But more miles on the road means more chances for accidents, which means your vehicle must be as safe as possible when you head out on your next trip. Along with...
6 Important Questions to Ask to Start Your Career as a Flatbed Truck Driver
Picture this: You’re on the open road living the life of a commercial truck driver. The sky is blue, and the sun is shining on your face as you enjoy the freedom of operating your vehicle while you enjoy the beautiful landscape. If you’ve ever worked as a commercial...
Winter Driving Tips for Flatbed Truck Drivers
Winter is the most dangerous time for most drivers to be on the road no matter what you drive. With flatbed truckers, the danger level gets amplified considerably. Rain, sleet, snow, fog, wind, and other types of inclement weather during the winter can make the most...
5 Things That Affect Stopping Distance
Truck driving requires constant consideration of a number of things to make sure the truck, its cargo, and the other drivers stay safe while on the road. One consideration that truck drivers must always be thinking about is stopping distance, which, as every...
How 3PL Services Can Streamline Your Supply Chain
The fewer the links in the supply chain, the smoother it runs, right? Simpler means more streamlined in most situations, but as the last two years have taught us all, supply chains sometimes confound elegant logic. Straight-line supply chains, ones with only one...