Category: Education

9 Tips to Reduce Maintenance Costs Outside the Work Truck Shop

When it comes to managing repair and replacement costs as well as fuel efficiency, maintenance plays a crucial role in saving money. While most maintenance concerns are addressed through the shop, there are plenty of things that can be done outside the shop to reduce spending, including utilizing driver education and downtime mitigation solutions.   [...]
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Driver Shortage, Insurance Cost, Top Trucking Industry Concerns

According to a new Transportation Research Institute survey, the biggest challenge facing the trucking industry today is finding new drivers. The current group of truck drivers is aging out of the industry, while potential employees don’t want to stay away from home during the Covid-19 pandemic. This driver shortage is impacting the financial health of [...]
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Comparing Costs — and Strategies to Profit, Ultimately

Cost-per-mile is a big issue for truck owner-operators. When they calculate an accurate cost-per-mile, they have the information necessary to get the most revenue out of their time and effort. Look at the details involved in properly calculating cost-per-mile. Fixed Costs in Trucking An article published in Overdrive on June 10th, 2020, gives several examples [...]
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