Blogs

May. 16, 2012

The texting threat to trucking

It’s one of the aggravating realities of trucking that no matter how many mandates and regulations get slapped upon commercial vehicles and their hard-working drivers, at the end of the day, they must share the road with thousand of folks to whom those rules don’t apply – no matter that their behavior behind the wheel....More
Apr. 27, 2012

Infographic shows ‘the real cost of trucking’

  An “infographic” created by the Trucker’s Report and displayed by Easy Lift Equipment, manufacturer of ergonomic drum and roll handling equipment, is a dramatic representation of “The Real Cost of Trucking in the United States.”....More
May. 4, 2012

Shedding light… on light

Tom Draper, manager of marketing for lighting supplier Grote Industries, believes fleet owners would be advised to learn a lot more about “lumens, light and lamps” if they want to ensure they get the most bang for their buck when spec’ing truck lighting products....More
May. 10, 2012

Carriers at risk when distracted driving is allowed

Go ahead. It’s okay to admit it. We’ve all done it. The phone rings and for a moment, just a brief moment in time, we turn our attention to the cell phone. Perhaps we’re annoyed by the ringing; maybe we just don’t want to miss the call; or perhaps we’re simply too well-conditioned in this modern society by....More