For years, fleet managers paid very little attention to wheels. As long as their vehicles kept rolling down the road, that was all they cared about. But that was then, and in today’s trucking, there are considerations that make choosing the proper wheel a critical decision. Continue Reading

For now, according to insurance providers, fleets shouldn’t worry about higher premiums as a result of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new Compliance-Safety-Accountability (CSA) program going into effect. Speaking at the 2011 Truckload Carriers Association annual meeting, a panel of insurance providers said the typical factors–motor vehicle records, accident history, past claims/loss experience–would determine a carrier’s Continue Reading

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new safety performance measurement tool is in effect, but anticipated cost of its full implementation are on the rise, according to a new Government Accountability Office report. First developed in 2004, CSA has undergone recent changes to assess and potentially fine drivers for violations across several categories, including maintenance and fatigued driving. CSA costs in Continue Reading

Ground transportation shipping rates for Canadian shippers fell slightly in October, according to the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). But the Base Rate Index excludes fuel surcharges, which officials say is on the rise and expect it to continue through the winter months. Compared to September, fuel surcharges increased by 6 percent to 13.77 percent of base rates, marking the first time in five months there has been an increase. CGFI officials say Continue Reading

Costs for ground transportation for Canadian shippers took a slight hit in March, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index. Overall, freight costs dropped 2.6 percent that month, erasing the gains from February. Base rates, excluding fuel surcharges, decreased 1.9% with average Continue Reading