One of the easiest ways to keep your fleet on the job is a simple, daily once-over of your vehicle to ensure proper performance and, potentially, save a lot of costly repairs down the road. We recommend a quick five-minute inspection that includes: • Fluid levels –...
Although it happens to be rounded, the “fifth wheel” refers to a specialized hitch that allows for easy drop-and-hook on commercial carrier vehicles. It isn’t a wheel at all. The original fifth wheel concept comes from all the way in the horse-and-buggy era and...
It’s no secret that the demand for drivers is on the rise and the labor market just is not there with the supply. According to the Q1 PDA report 21.3% of drivers feel they are just not adequately compensated to deal with tractor issues and an 4% increase in...
Yard trucks require a variety of different parts that need to be maintained. Parts like transmissions, brakes, and fuel pumps all require regular maintenance in order to keep your terminal tractor running smoothly. While most people think of OEM (Original Equipment...
If you’ve been to a gas station in the past few months, then you’ve felt the bite of energy volatility on your wallet. This is especially true for businesses who employ diesel terminal tractors. With diesel prices now up over 131% from 2020, is now the...
Anyone who has been looking for a new or even used terminal tractor knows that the pickings are slim to none at this point. While recently released data suggests that the truck shortage may be, finally, easing, studies from the Harvard Business Review won’t help...
