BDR EXPRESS, INC. Saving fees & gaining peace of mind. CHALLENGE A mid-size warehouse and truckload logistics company based in Frederick, Md., BDR Express operates about 40 box trucks and tractor-trailer rigs. BDR’s general manager told us his fuel card supplier had been charging multiple, non-negotiable fees, but offering zero fuel discounts and poor customer […]
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In early 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, gasoline prices in the Pittsburgh area dropped as low at $2.13 per gallon. With the war in Ukraine continuing to pressure global oil prices, local gasoline prices have risen all the way to $4.35 per gallon, a more than $2 per gallon increase from the […]
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Serving your customers means getting your fleet where it needs to go, and for that, you need fuel. Managing your fuel, though, often means a headache for many business owners. Fuel prices are changing so rapidly that it can be difficult to budget for fuel and make sure that your supply never runs low. Luckily, […]
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Ask any business owner and they will tell you, growth is an exciting measure of their company’s success. While exciting, that growth also involves several key questions that must be navigated. One of those questions specific to the transportation and logistics industry is, “When should I hire a Fleet Manager?”
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There have been blockades at 3 crucial border points between the US and Canada for nearly a week due to protests regarding the vaccine mandates in Canada. While two of them, one at Coutts and one at Emerson have dispersed, one remains at Ambassador Bridge bordering Detroit and Ontario. According to CNN Business, the US’s […]
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When you’re running a small business, every penny counts. You’re likely keeping a close eye on your budget to determine what purchases will help you move forward and grow. For many small businesses, one of the most important expenses is fuel. Keeping your fleet moving and getting products from point A to point B is […]
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Winter storms and cold weather can wreak havoc on transportation, and it’s important for any C-Store owner to be prepared for the harsh winter months. Safety and preparation are vitally important to create an accessible environment for your customers, but it’s also important to stock-up on key items that present selling opportunities and enhance revenue.
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To keep your fleet moving safely and quickly to get your products where they need to go, one of the most important things to consider is how you’re going to get fuel. Fuel costs can fluctuate greatly and can often be a source of stress, but when your company takes advantage of a fleet card […]
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Even in an industry where mergers and acquisitions are commonplace, 2021 was a particularly busy year for large carriers looking to purchase a few of their smaller industry brethren. In April, Canadian carrier TFI International completed its acquisition of UPS Freight before purchasing Missouri-based D&D Sexton in November. On that same day in November, Werner […]
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A sharp rise in global Omicron variant cases has sent oil prices tumbling. At the time of this writing, WTI crude is trading at $66.77, down $4.09 for the day. The United States hasn’t committed to new lockdowns; however, many other countries are implementing new policies that will certainly lead to demand destruction.
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