Comparison: New vs. Used Trucks When choosing between a new and used light duty truck, consider factors such as initial cost, warranty, and the potential need for repairs. New trucks come with the latest features and full manufacturer warranties, offering peace of mind and lower maintenance cos...
uShip has a lower lower cost/bidding pricing model: in comparison to Uber Freight with standardized pricing, uShip allows the bidding/negotiation of prices, which ultimately gives consumers much lower cost options. So How Disruptive is Uber Freight? Will Uber “disrupt” trucking the way it has...
but it will be a hit with drivers, especially those that work in challenging environments. Driver recruiting and retention is no less of a challenge for fleets than compliance and cost reduction, so this little tool will pay dividends of its own, though they may be less tangible. ...
While the US Bank Index looks a bit brighter in comparison, its ultimate conclusions are also dark, and Bob Costello, SVP and chief economist at the American Trucking Associations, commented: “Trucking companies are facing a triple challenge of lower volumes – due to consumer preference to spen...
DEF. I don’t think there is a more hated acronym in all of trucking. DOT even pales in comparison. Would you rather a CRA audit, or DEF issues? “Alex, I’ll take CRA audits for $1,000 please.” DEF, of course, stands for diesel exhaust fluid. Unfortunately, North American govern...
The comparison of diesel vs. electric is quickly becoming obsolete, leaving the question: “What is the right path to electrification for me?” As diesel trucks phase out over the next several decades, three paths have emerged out of a decade of innovation in commercial transportation technology...
To provide an objective comparison of jurisdictions, and understand uncertainties of carbon tax impacts, Figure 2 presents time-series of annual transport-related emissions for Sweden, BC, and Canada. Note: To highlight the trends, the scale for Canada is 10x the scales for Sweden and BC. Whil...
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