With more electric semi-trucks on the road, a large network of charging stations will be needed to accommodate this demand. Utilities are helping prepare for the shift to fleet electrification through ongoing conversations with fleets and regulators. These discussions are critical to understanding the big impacts of fleet electrification on their rate structures and power […]
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Preventing Air Brake Freezing
As a long-haul trucker, it’s hard to overstate the importance of daily vehicle maintenance. Regular care and upkeep are essential to keeping your truck in top condition and keeping you safe on the road. Regular maintenance tasks, such as removing the water from the air brake system, play an important part in overall safety and care. […]
Batteries and Maintenance
A battery failure is never a good thing; the last thing you want is for your battery to fail at starting you on a cold winter morning. Battery failure is a common issue during the colder parts of the year, as the often freezing weather can negatively affect your battery’s ability to hold a charge. Picking […]
How Has the Trucking Industry Helped With Supply Chain Issues?
The pandemic has caused major changes to our lives that many people never anticipated. The most recent and possibly one of the biggest changes the pandemic has caused is supply chain issues. Supply chain issues affect all aspects of business, from what you are able to purchase at your grocery store, to being able to purchase […]
How to Run Your Own Authority as an Owner-Operator
When it comes to trucking and the freight business, it is so important for truckers to know what their authority is and to try to get their own authority. Knowing what trucking authority is and how it works can make a big difference and can help you to be your own boss as a trucker. […]