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What winter costs an owner-operator: fuel, downtime, tires, fines, insurance

Garfield4 weeks ago1 month ago014 mins

Winter for an owner-operator is not just another calendar season. It’s a real test of financial strength. Driving in the…

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City Winter Checklist: Maneuvers, Interchanges, Narrow Streets, Pedestrian Zones

Garfield1 month ago1 month ago035 mins

City Winter Checklist: Maneuvers, Interchanges, Narrow Streets, Pedestrian Zones City driving in winter is a completely different form of art…

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Winter OTR Planning Procedure: Forecast, Travel Windows, Safe Stopping Points

Garfield1 month ago1 month ago019 mins

Winter OTR is not merely a long-haul trucker with lower temperatures. It is a different operating environment fundamentally where planning…

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Winter driving for a new CDL holder: speed, distance, braking, go/no-go decisions

Garfield1 month ago1 month ago020 mins

New CDL holders can look at winter driving as a different exercise of normal truck driving instead of being a…

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Defensive strategy: “driving slower” vs “planning delivery windows”— which is more effective?

Garfield1 month ago1 month ago016 mins

In the trucking industry, defensive driving can be described in its simplest form as just slowing down; this is the…

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Top 7 NYC-Friendly OTR Fleets with Northeast Pay Differentials

Garfield5 months ago5 months ago019 mins

Introduction Many long-haul drivers see New York City as a maze of low bridges, expensive tolls, tight turns and white-knuckle…

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Truck Driver Hiring Trends for the Modern Era
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Truck Driver Hiring Trends for the Modern Era

Garfield1 year ago10 months ago017 mins

Truck Driver Employment Styles for the New Age: A Strategic Framework for the Transport Sector’s Workforce In the age of…

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Top Benefits of Using Dry Van Trucking for Your Business
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Top Benefits of Using Dry Van Trucking for Your Business

Garfield1 year ago1 year ago013 mins

Unmatched Versatility in Freight Handling Cost Efficiency Through Optimized Load Management In logistics, the name of the game is cost…

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How SEO Can Drive More Traffic to Your Logistics Business
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How SEO Can Drive More Traffic to Your Logistics Business

Garfield1 year ago1 year ago014 mins

Understanding the Role of SEO in Logistics SEO is a strategic lever in the field of logistics that helps turn…

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How to Choose the Perfect Event Space for Your Corporate Gathering
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How to Choose the Perfect Event Space for Your Corporate Gathering

Garfield1 year ago1 year ago015 mins

Choosing the Ideal Venue: Understanding Your Event’s Purpose Understanding the purpose of your event is pivotal in selecting the right…

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