From the Desk of "The King of Chrome." “Chrome will get you home and LEDs will light the way” is something you can hear me say daily. In fact, I even have this phrase printed by my desk, and it could be part of the reason why I have been nicknamed the “King of ...
Maximizing your uptime on the road is important to be a successful owner-operator. One of the biggest maintenance problems that can significantly decrease your time on the road is engine trouble. Since today’s diesel engines are computerized and require a shop with specific t...
Expediters Creed Expediting isn't just trucking, it's a lifestyle; Expediting isn't just a lifestyle, it's an adventure; Expediting isn't just an adventure, it's a job; Expediting isn't just a job, it's a business. This week the Expedite Expo will be held in ...
The new MICHELIN ® ONCall 2.0 ™ program is an expansion of MICHELIN’s ONCall ™ emergency road service (ERS). The new comprehensive service will offer a “one call does it all” nationwide solution for fleets and owner-operators in need of breakdown assistance. The new s...
Friday, October 30 th was supposed to be judgment day, but it came and passed with no word. On October 30 th the Final Rule to mandate the installation and use of electronic logging devices by truck drivers, championed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was...
There is a growing belief that education is not necessary to start and run a successful business. With billionaires out there who never finish college like Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, the case for education is not always popular. However, just because someon...
About 75,000 trucks and buses across the country will be inspected between June 3-5th this year for Roadcheck. Roadcheck is the largest targeted enforcement program with approximately 17 trucks or buses inspected every minute from Canada to Mexico. CVSA-certified inspectors ...
About 10,000 trucks or buses across the country will be inspected between June 4-6th this year for Roadcheck. Roadcheck is the largest targeted enforcement program with approximately 14 trucks or buses inspected every minute from Canada to Mexico. CVSA-certified inspec...
I have found it is usually cheaper in the long run to consult the expertise of a mechanic if I’m in doubt of the root cause of a problem. Have you ever had a problem with your truck, looked at it and tried to determine the cause without having all the informatio...
What a roller coaster ride it has been over the last few weeks, and it appears quite a storm has been brewing within the trucking industry. Here’s a brief review how it has gone down and what has come out of it all: June 3 rd – Anne Ferro makes her statement on the DOT “...