For Usher Transport, safety is paramount
Safety is the name of the game for all areas of the Usher Transportation operation, which hauls all types of corrosives, oxidizers, dry bulk and flammables.
Managing changing tire margins
Ask almost anyone in business or management to define “margins” and they will say margins generally quantify financial success or lack thereof. Sometimes, it’s simply the difference between the cost and selling price of a product or service. Other times it’s the difference between all revenues minus all expenses. Operating margins are typically synonymous with
Qualcomm and RAIR collaborate to enhance HOS
The two companies have collaborated to enhance the value of Qualcomm Hours of Service by offering more robust auditing and analysis of HOS data, which can be captured electronically or on paper. This allows fleets more options to manage their compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours of service regulations.
Solutions for a changing industry
Recently, at the TMW Systems TransForum 2010, David W. Wangler, president and CEO of TMW Systems, talked about the challenges facing the trucking industry and the solutions that information technology (IT) can provide. According to Wangler, “It’s estimated that more than 300,000 Class 8 trucks have left the market and additions to fleets are still
Invest in truck maintenance to save money
Saving money on maintenance – is it frugal or cheap? Our experts provide sound advice.
Rand McNally, DriverTech announce major partnership
Rand McNally TruckPC, powered by DriverTech, utilizes Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute TND truck navigation on DriverTech’s secure, industry-tested, on-board computing platform. TruckPC provides a comprehensive system to manage assets and optimize profitability for fleets of all sizes.
What is the proper vehicle condition report (VCR) process?
Stuart suggests: Ensure that your process is working. You’ll need a VCR at the end of each tour of duty (according to FMCSA 396.11-396.13, which can be viewed at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules). Understand the requirements and make sure there is a plan for the end of each day, the end of a trip or the close of
What should be done with VCRs?
Stuart suggests: Review all vehicle condition reports (VCR) daily, checking for defects. The VCR should accompany the repair order, or if the shop is paperless, should flow to the supervisor after being signed by the front line supervisor. They are required to have a RO cross reference number, for example, “VCR 1234 noted on repair
Why should you keep a VCR book in the truck?
Stuart Comments: Ever look in a truck to try to find the copy of the vehicle condition report (VCR) to sign? At one dollar per minute, you could be spending big money to hunt down and sign the document required for the next driver to review and sign (DOT pre-trip). Not being able to find
It pays to outsource tire maintenance
When it comes to outsourcing tire maintenance, the best programs are “custom-built” in conjunction with service providers.