Trucking Tips

07/26/2022

What metrics are important to your ? Fleet management metrics and fleet utilization metrics provide the data you need to monitor your fleet’s overall success and financial stability and help inform decisions as you grow your business.

Find out what metrics you should be keeping track of by visiting,

KPIs and metrics for measuring fleet utilization and efficiency. Read on trucking fleet utilization and how to measure your fleet's efficiency

10/29/2021

Unable to make sense of all the different invoice payment terms? We can help with that.

Find out all the commonly used terms and their definitions. Then find out how invoice factoring and Triumph can help you with immediate working capital solutions.

Triumph Business Capital gives a basic set of invoice payment terms and definitions that every entrepreneur should know. Read more here.

10/20/2021

As we continue to see a shortage of truck drivers both in America and across the world, now might be the best time to start your own trucking business.

Find out what it takes to get started.

When does it make sense to start a trucking business? We've compiled some tips and suggestions if you're looking to get your trucking authority.

09/23/2021

Winter is coming...soon! Yesterday marked the first day of fall and it's only a matter of time before snow and temperatures drop across the country. Be prepared by getting ahead of the winter weather and reviewing these winter trucking tips.

The weather outside is frightful, but these winter trucking tips should make your run more delightful. Here's what to pack, how to plan & drive your route.

09/15/2021

The most common transported item in America by trucks are vehicles. An $82 billion dollar industry that is kept moving by truckers, and that's not even the most valuable industry they help move. Find out the other common freight items moved by trucks that help keep our country turning.

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Of all of the methods of shipping goods — trucks are the most used, moving more than $66 billion of freight annually

08/19/2021

INRIX released their list of the most traffic congested cities in the United States and how many hours were lost while driving. We compiled the top ten cities with how many hours were lost in this graph, do you drive in one of these cities? Let us know in the comments and then view the full rankings in the link below.

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07/26/2021

"After about 7:00 pm in the summer and maybe 6:00 pm in the winter, it is incredibly difficult to find parking at truck stops."

Can you relate to this statement? If so, find out the tips that DAT compiled to help you secure that coveted parking spot.

Finding truck parking at night is one of the most frustrating things about driving a truck. Here's how to find parking in real-time.

07/16/2021

ICYMI: Daimler Trucks North America has recalled over 120,000 trucks spanning from 2019-2021.

The issue discovered has caused some trucks to experience an electrical power loss and an unintended engine stall. Find out more about this issue and see if any of your trucks could be affected.

The recall stems from an issue with the trucks' battery cable terminal and could cause an unintended engine stall. Also: Peterbilt gets order for five Model 579EVs; two Top 250 fleets increasing driver pay.

06/18/2021

Cargo theft hit record highs in 2020. Find out the tactics the thieves were using and how you can protect yourself.

Cargo theft is down so far this year but theft incidents are still higher than pre-pandemic levels, learn how to protect your assets as tactics change. Read CCJ for details.

06/03/2021

Be prepared for the roads this summer. DAT provides insight into the country's infrastructure plan and major construction projects beginning this summer.

The White House's Infrastructure Plan comes with big costs. But the cost of ignoring poor conditions is even larger.

05/19/2021

The camera-based MirrorEye system is becoming increasingly popular among fleets due to the bigger field view it gives drivers, along with increased safety. Do you use them? If so, do you like it? If not, are you planning on making the switch from mirrors? Let us know in the comments!

Switching from mirrors to the camera-based MirrorEye system can be tough at first but drivers and fleets are becoming increasingly impressed with the greater field of view and safety the system affords.

05/05/2021

Have you had the unfortunate event of being detained by a shipper or receiver? Not sure how much a carrier should charge for detention? DAT has the answers to these questions and more in this informative video.

What's a reasonable hourly charge when you're detained by a shipper? Our experts share their thoughts.---DAT offers end-to-end solutions for owner-operators:...