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      Mar 26, 2023 10:47:00 AM

      Keep Calm and Adapt to Change

        Change is inevitable. Sometimes it is for the better and other times it may not be. However, how you respond to change can have a big impact on your personal happiness and the happiness of those around you, including your family, friends, coworkers, and customers. Read the information below to learn about how to adapt to change. Afterwards, try putting some of these suggestions into practice. 
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      Mar 19, 2023 4:45:00 PM

      Employees Need Help Adapting to New Technology

      Adapting to new technology has become the norm for motor carriers in recent years. From implementing electronic logging devices to the latest driver management systems, trucking software solutions can help motor carriers streamline their operations and may manage risk more efficiently. However, as most company leaders can attest, the challenge to introduce change can be difficult to overcome if approached the wrong way. Here are some tips that can help you manage this change and upskill your staff successfully.
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      Mar 12, 2023 3:46:00 PM

      Improve Productivity by Keeping People Interested

      Employee engagement is a hot topic these days due in large part to the so-called “Great Resignation.” Since the pandemic started, workers in all industries have been quitting their jobs and seeking employment elsewhere. Whether they want greater work-life balance, an increase in pay, or simply to see if the grass is greener on the other side, workers are moving on and forcing employers to pivot in order to keep the wheels rolling, so to speak.
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      Mar 3, 2023 11:31:00 AM

      Helpful Steps to Pass Inspection Stops

      Roadside inspections create operational delays that may result in financial losses. Every time a truck is stopped for an inspection, this delay may impact key performance indicators tracked by the motor carriers, such as on-time delivery, out-of-service rates, and customer satisfaction, to name a few. To help manage this risk, try reducing the number of roadside inspections your company must take part in. One way to achieve this is by building a history of clean inspections.
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      Mar 1, 2023 10:06:00 AM

      The Risks of Split Coverage and Towing After an Accident

      WHAT TOWING RISKS EXIST IF MY TRUCK IS IN AN ACCIDENT AND I HAVE SPLIT COVERAGES? Having a driver involved in a crash is stressful in itself, but motor carriers may compound a bad situation if their liability, physical damage, and cargo coverages are split among multiple insurers. Splitting coverages invites confusion and communication breakdowns between parties involved. As a motor carrier anxiously awaits resolution of the claim, the disjointed parties involved must determine who has coverage for each claim and what the policy limits are, and then coordinate clean up, towing, salvage, and storage of cargo, to name a few tasks.
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      Feb 27, 2023 4:22:00 PM

      Control Risks with New Business Evaluations

      Before pursuing new business opportunities, it is important for a motor carrier to evaluate the risk and determine how it will impact the entire company. Calculating the financial risk is one key factor in the decision-making process, but also consider how the new business might affect more than just the drivers and dispatchers. Every department will be impacted to some degree, and on closer review, additional risks may come to light that may make an opportunity unappealing in the long run. Listed below are sample questions to consider that may help in your process of evaluating the risk of new business opportunities. 
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      Jan 28, 2023 8:58:00 AM

      Improve motion, relieve stress with proper stretching

      Sitting for prolonged periods behind the wheel or at a desk is bad for your health. Regular stretching can help improve flexibility, circulation, and range of motion. Stretching is also good for stress relief. Here are several stretching techniques to try during rest breaks.
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      Jan 21, 2023 1:13:00 PM

      What truck drivers need to know about germ protection

      Influenza (flu), COVID-19, and other contagious respiratory illnesses can be spread by coughing, sneezing, and talking. These illnesses can attack your lungs, nose, and throat. To help reduce the risk of catching one of these illnesses, read the information below about germ protection. Consider these techniques, and then ask yourself how you can better protect yourself from illness. Find more information about these illnesses and flu prevention on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
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      Jan 15, 2023 2:38:00 PM

      Establish career paths to retain top trucking talent

      Adapting to ever-changing business conditions is nothing new for motor carriers. Staffing, in particular, has been exceedingly difficult in recent years and not just from a driver shortage standpoint. The “Great Resignation” has hit every industry as workers across the nation have stepped back to re-evaluate their careers, reset their work-life balance, and establish new personal goals.
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      Jan 8, 2023 4:28:00 PM

      Proper mirror usage helps reduce the risk of crashes

      Mirrors are an essential piece of safety equipment. A skilled driver should know how to use mirrors to help manage the space around the truck and avoid crashes while changing lanes, backing, turning, and during startups. Read the information below and ask yourself if there are actions you can take to improve your driving skills, by using your truck’s mirrors more effectively, to help reduce the risk of a crash.
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