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In less than three (3) weeks over 10,000 inspectors will attack the hi-way & bi-ways of North America looking for whatever just happens to be their respective pet-peeve. As the old saying goes “A pound of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” However, the...

Fuel is the number one (1) variable cost that presents the biggest challenge for leaders in the transportation industry because it’s directly impacted by the laws of supply and demand as well as ramifications from global political events. In short, it’s the most variable of...

It must be stated that good well maintained equipment and low cost are not mutually exclusive. Low cost maintenance can be achieved with a solid preventative maintenance program. For a fleet maintenance program to capture the maximum return on investment of the asset it is necessary...

In times like these when the economy and budgets are tight, of one of the first steps often taken toward cutting costs is reducing or eliminating equipment-wash programs. There are important factors to contemplate before taking these measures. For example, soil and debris buildup on mechanical...

Winter Diesel Fuel Tips It seems every year the transportation industry faces new perils during the winter months and this year is no different. Currently the weather forecasters are predicting a frigid winter with less than normal snow fall. Among the challenges above and beyond the...