Embracing Technology to Stay Competitive
The biggest thing technology does for small and midsize trucking companies is give them the tool set they need to be competitive
Month: December 2020
How to Efficiently Manage Your Trucking Shipments
Leverage Trucker Tools\’ time-saving applications and functionality for the full cycle of truckload shipment management.
This Sucks! Eliminating The 5 Biggest Time Sucking Activities in Your Transportation Business
Time Sucking Activity 1. Constantly responding to questions from Customers Customers are the lifeblood of your business. They are also one of the biggest time sucks. What if you could provide them with better service – though in less time? You know those customers that are always calling, looking for up-to-date tracking information, when their …
Cash Flow Management in the Transportation Industry
If you’re in the trucking industry, controlling cash flow is likely one of your biggest challenges. Learn about the options available to your business right now.
Three Biggest Mistakes Made by Small Trucking Companies
So you run a trucking company—good on you! You are one of the brave that keeps the country moving (literally and figuratively). Now while I can’t help you move freight from Des Moines to Albuquerque, through my trucking software work, I’ve had a chance to learn about some of the biggest mistakes small trucking companies …
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If You Were in My Shoes What Would You Do?
\”If you were in my shoes what would you do?\” I just love asking that question. Every six months I like to meet one-on-one with each of my employees in our trucking software business to get their feedback and perspective on how things are going. Some days I think people make this whole management ‘thing’ …
Avoiding the Five Most Common Risks in the Risky Business of Freight Transportation
Blog post based on the Tailwind Transportation Software Webinar: Risky Business – Avoiding the Five Most Common Freight Business Risks (30 mins; Now Available On-Demand). Life is risky. For example, I have a friend – let\’s call him Tom. One day he went out for a nice drive, then got into an argument with his girlfriend …
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10 Essential Steps to Starting a Trucking Business
There are many factors to take into consideration when starting up a new trucking business. If you’re up for the challenge, follow these 10 steps to get your business moving.
10 Essential Steps to Starting a Trucking Business
There are many factors to take into consideration when starting up a new trucking business. Here are 10 crucial steps to take when entering the sector. Establishing your own trucking business can be a highly lucrative move. Truck transportation is always in high demand, but to be successful, you’ll need to gather intimate knowledge of …
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