Truckstop.com has joined forces with Verisk's CargoNet business to strengthen the fight against cargo theft in the trucking industry. Verisk Analytics is a data analytics provider.
CargoNet said it hosts a national cargo theft database and manages an information-sharing system staffed by crime analysts and subject matter experts to expedite recovery support and mitigate fraud.
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Fuel tends to be either the second or third biggest cost in any fleet's budget, switching spots with tires – depending on pump prices – with driver wages and benefits usually securing the top expense slot.
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Since 2011 the trucking driving shortage in the U.S. has been skyrocketing. According to the American Trucking Association's (ATA), if the trend continues, there will likely be severe supply chain disruptions resulting in significant shipping delays, higher inventory carrying costs, and perhaps shortages at stores. With almost 70% of all freight tonnage moved on our nation's highways the shortage could be a lit powder keg on our economy.
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Ford Motor Co., General Motors, and Ram Truck are certainly not resting on their light truck and commercial van haunches as all three have rolled out some new offerings of late. (All photos courtesy of Ford, GM, and Ram)
