How to Position Your Business for a Successful Sale
Authors: Brit Lanier, CPA; Alex Aufdenkampe, CPA Selling a business can be a pivotal step…
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ACCIDENT—NOW WHAT?!
What to Do In the Event of DOT Reportable Accident
Mid-Year DOT Policy Review
The halfway point of the year is the best time to evaluate your DOT policies and procedures. That way you can evaluate what’s working, what’s now, and making adjustments for the second half of the year.
4 Steps to Combat Rising Fuel Costs With Technology
Because fuel represents one of the top expenses for any trucking company, folks are scrambling to find ways to save money. With prices soaring to historically high levels, what steps can you take to leverage technology in your fight to contain costs? What can you implement right now to optimize your operations? Exploring broader solutions allows any fleet manager to improve fuel consumption, optimize operations and increase margins.
Implementing the New Accounting Lease Standard: Key Issues for Transportation Companies
The long-awaited change to the lease accounting standard ASU 2016-02, Leases (ASC 842) is now effective for privately-held transportation companies. As the first major update to lease accounting in 40 years, implementation presents a significant challenge for many transportation companies who lease tractors, trailers, real estate and other assets. Fortunately, the implementation of the new lease standard by public companies provides an opportunity for private transportation companies to understand how to prepare and understand the challenges encountered throughout the process. Here are five lessons learned that could help private trucking companies.
UPS Works Towards Building an Efficient and Resilient Future
As one of the largest parcel delivery companies in the world, UPS supports state funding initiatives to repair and expand infrastructure, the development of sustainable and alternative fuel vehicles, and simplifying the supply chain process to integrate more technology into day-to-day operations.
A Three-Pronged Approach to Deflate Insurance Costs
Inflation has dominated the news in 2022. For consumers, what cost $1 in May 2021 now costs 8.6% more, on average. Prices for fuel, groceries and other living expenses are soaring to record highs. In at least one respect, the nation is now experiencing what motor carriers have been through with commercial auto insurance.
Getting Driver Buy-In for Dash Cams
Dash cameras provide timely detection and correction of unsafe behaviors, minimize safety-related and operational costs, and can reduce the impact of litigation if a major crash occurs. Taking the right approach with your drivers can help with buy-in.
When It Comes to Data, It’s Better to Know!
When it comes to data, some in the industry claim you’re better off not knowing what your carrier’s numbers look like.
The Myth of Random Roadside Inspection Selections
When DOT roadside inspection officers determine whether to inspect a commercial motor vehicle and its driver, they often turn to the Inspection Selection System (ISS). The ISS uses the carrier’s safety performance data to generate an ISS “score” that helps the officer decide if an inspection is necessary.