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Why BNSF Railway is using drones to inspect thousands of miles of rail lines
Unmanned inspection vehicles will increase safety and efficiency for the freight network.
How Delivery Drones Are Saving Lives in Rwanda
How to spot good loads when the market's bad
I have been a spot market pirate for almost nine years. As a pirate, you want to get in and get the good stuff. This means I use lots of tools to know where the most demand is for the trailer I pull.
A $34 Profit on a $1,500 Load? Really?
If you own or manage a freight brokerage, you’re keenly aware of all the expenses associated with running the business. But do your employees know how much you spend for payroll, benefits, rent, taxes, etc.—and does it matter? Many successful brokerage owners believe that their employees need to understand how their company makes money.
Post Your Truck to Find Better-Paying Loads
Learn the best time to get calls from brokers who are willing to pay higher than average rates.
Are You Loading and Unloading Construction Equipment Safely?
Most of the incidents involving delivery drivers occurred during loading and unloading (48.7%). The main causes of driver-related incidents were identified as insecure load and the machine falling off between ramps.
When Lost Load Accidents Happen, Are Truckers Responsible?
If your windshield is cracked by debris falling off a truck, you probably have one question in mind… Are truckers responsible for these lost load accidents?
How this Engineering Firm is Using Drones for Traffic Analysis
You’re used to seeing surveyors in vests near wires on the ground to study traffic flow. But what if there was another way to do a traffic study that led to ...
Do drones have a future in DOTs?
Advances in sensors, mapping system accuracy and data management make unmanned aerial systems a high-value proposition for transportation departments.
How Did Truckers Find Loads 40 Years Ago?
Learn how technology has changed the trucking industry.
Trucking industry wants bigger loads? Then pay more for roads
A bill that would increase the maximum truck load from 80,000 to 97,000 pounds is weaving its way through the legislature.
How TWO MEN AND A TRUCK load and unloading services can benefit you
Take it from us and our experience with more than 8.5 million moves: every move is unique, and each moving need requires different tailored services to get the job done right. As moving professiona…
Truck carrying more than it should pulled over on Northeastern interstate
DRONAMICS: Could Massive Delivery Drones Replace Trucks and Change the World?
They call it the Black Swan - one of those unforeseen events that can have dramatic consequences to the world as we know it. This unmanned cargo vehicle - the brainchild of the Bulgarian startup DRON
How Much Insurance Should Trucks Carry Under Federal Law?
There are many reasons that truck accidents happen. Truckers are often fatigued and inattentive from working long hours. Trucks require much longer braking distances than other vehicles and are not as maneuverable. Due to their high center of gravity they can turnover easily. When a large truck is involved in an accident the likelihood of injuries and extensive damage is much greater than with a passenger…
