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 cure will come at a higher cost, a delay in [...]
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 variable costs. As such when the U.S. Economy picks up [...]
U.S. Economy Picks Up Steam.” That was the headlines recently of the Wall Street Journal. Many other economic indicators are pointing towards positive trends. Transportation stocks as a whole continue to hedge higher whether the market closes up or down. Freight tonnages is at the 13-year high but in spite of all the positive trends [...]
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 to perform maintenance in a methodical manner, on a [...]
They’re Back…. It wasn’t too long ago that fuel prices were lingering between $3.80 and $4.40 per gallon. At that point many companies took an aggressive stance on fuel conservation. However, for most it was just a flavor of the month. Many companies joined in on the U.S. EPA “SmartWay” bandwagon which is designed to [...]
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 components insulates heat-sensitive components and shortens their life; promotes [...]
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 weather, fuel prices are inching higher again and most [...]