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ArticlesSeptember 2, 2010

Fuel Management and Seven Tips for Putting Together an Effective Fleet Fueling Program

People are always surprised to learn that over 1.5 percent of a company's fleet fueling budget goes to theft and that 81 percent of fuel thefts are an inside jo

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ArticlesAugust 26, 2010

Cheap Diesel Fuel Prices? A Distant Memory

For as long as anyone can remember, until recently that is, diesel fuel was always less expensive than gasoline which made things easy for fleet fuel managers

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ArticlesAugust 4, 2010

Fleet Fuel: A Look Back and a Glimpse Ahead

What a difference eight years makes in the world of fleet fuel. In May 2002 the average diesel fuel price was $1.30 a gallon and the percentage of that price collected in federal and state fuel taxes was 37 percent

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ArticlesJuly 20, 2010

The True Costs of Congestion

Truckload carrier Jet Express hauls dedicated, closed-loop freight, and has to give customers updates on delivery times every two hours

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ArticlesJuly 20, 2010

The Basics of the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Return

Do the numbers 2290 and the date of Aug. 31 ring a bell? If not, you had better keep reading

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ArticlesJuly 14, 2010

Wow! My Fleet Fuel Card is Burning!

Every day we deal with thousands of fleet fuel transactions. Some fleet fuel card companies are better than others for customer service, discount deals, acceptance and informatio

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ArticlesJune 30, 2010

Fuel Management When You Least Expect It

My guess is that most of you have a fuel management program. It is either real or it's in your head, but you believe you have an effective fuel program that is money saving when it comes to buying fleet fuel

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ArticlesJune 23, 2010

Protecting Yourself From Lawsuits Part 2: Employment Bombshells

In employment there are a number of litigation bombshells waiting to explode into your face if you don't hear - and respond to - the ticking you should be hearing

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJune 15, 2010

The Changing Face of Trucking Part 2: Riding the Rails

In late 1989, truckload pioneer J.B. Hunt ventured into the intermodal business, moving truck trailers "piggyback" on flatbed railcars. The company moved 20 loads that first year. In 2009, it moved more than 900,000

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ArticlesJune 11, 2010

In-Cab Navigation: How Did We Go So Long Without It?

Today, navigation capabilities using GPS technology are everywhere. Many new cars have built-in navigation units. You can find the nearest gas station or ATM on your smart phone

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