Those who read our blog posts are likely to be no stranger to the challenges faced in our industry, or any industry that relies on over the road transportation. While there are many supply chain shortages around the world right now, it feels like there is none greater than the driver shortage we have all […]
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The perks of owning and driving an electric vehicle have dominated automobile headlines for years now, but more research is still needed to determine if the true cost of charging these vehicles is cheaper and more efficient than owning a gasoline powered vehicle. Patrick Anderson, CEO of Anderson Economic Group, recently detailed his experience with […]
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Crude oil production has picked up again as we approach pre-pandemic levels. Refineries continue to see an increase in demand across Asia, Europe and the US. Unfortunately, natural gas prices simultaneously continue to increase leaving some concern for Q4 and how much it will affect supply.
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The average age right now for majority of truck drivers is 54 years old. That could change with a different strategy to recruit younger truck drivers. Traditionally, trade schools that offer truck driving help people interested to obtain their CDL in order to join the workforce however, now some high schools are offering truck driving […]
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We started to experience supply chain issues earlier in the pandemic related to shortages in semi-conductors and consumer packaged goods. Those persist, but now Europe is really starting to feel the pinch on shortages of energy and subsequently are paying for it.
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The day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Black Friday, is the beginning of the holiday shopping season, however this year you may be too late if you wait until Black Friday to start your holiday shopping. With widespread supply chain disruptions and labor shortages continuing, procrastinating on purchasing some gifts – especially toys and electronics […]
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The world is quickly approaching an energy crisis as we move into the winter season. Power generation and home heating are expected to be areas of concern and come at a price that is far higher than consumers have seen. China has already began scheduling intentional black outs. Crude and Natural Gas should/would be the […]
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Preventative Maintenance (PM) plays an obvious and crucial role in a fleet’s performance and efficiency. Manufacturers will have set maintenance schedules for their products, but most fleets will have their own maintenance schedules and in-depth inspections as a part of their PM programs. Inspections and PM can help avoid costly break downs, possibly life-threatening accidents […]
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Since March of 2020, truck drivers have been recognized as crucial frontline workers. As we continue to work our way through this on-going global pandemic and an increase in online shopping, truck drivers will still need to get products to their destinations on time. Winter storms can slow this process, affecting road and driving conditions. […]
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On October 15th, the Southern Beltway a 19-mile-long stretch connecting Interstate 79 at the Washington-Allegheny County line to the Pittsburgh International Airport is set to open. Turnpike officials said the Southern Beltway cost around $900 million to build and took several decades to plan and about 8 years of road work to complete.
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