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Summer 2010

Multi Group Logistics achieves 99.8% on-time delivery - May 23 2012

A Chicago-area carrier grows thanks to lower maintenance costs and improved capital spending flexibility.

Dress up your trailers or pay a fine - June 1 2010

California's newest regulation means you'll need to install aerodynamic devices and make other semi-trailer modifications or you'll pay a penalty.

Three ways to make your facilities safer immediately - June 1 2010

Would your operation benefit from successful safety measures XTRA Lease adopted in 2008? Those steps have resulted in fewer and less severe injuries as well as lower workers' comp claims.

What is a geofence and why should you care? - June 1 2010

What it can do might make you a better fleet manager, and that's definitely worth caring about.

Spring 2012

Three ways to squeeze out better tire performance - May 21 2012

Follow these simple procedures and your tires will last longer and you'll get better fuel mileage.

Plan your next move while making sense of the future - May 21 2012

The media is filled with mixed economic signals these days, good and bad. How do you make sense of the data to make decisions and minimize risk?

How one carrier saved fuel (surprise) and maintenance costs - May 21 2012

Dobbs Trucking was growing faster than it could get trailers. The owner turned to a solution that not only saved on maintenance, but surprised him with lower fuel costs.

Winter 2011

CSA now in force; what it means for you and your rental trailers - December 1 2011

CSA aims to reach more carriers earlier and more often. Do you know how it afects maintenance and other aspects of your operations?

Stop trailer thieves in their tracks - December 1 2011

Cargo thefts increased to record levels in 2010. Learn about their favorite targets and how you can protect your shipments on van rentals.

Your newest weapon in the war on fuel: aerodynamic side skirts - December 1 2011

Diesel prices are on the rise. In response, so is the use of trailer skirts. See how this advanced equipment drives MPG up and fuel costs down.

Fall 2011

Attack unnecessary maintenance costs through technology - September 1 2011

How do you trim expenses today when the cost of operating a fleet is skyrocketing? Check out these tips from an industry expert.

Three "Cs" of credit: Getting to "You're approved!" - September 1 2011

Whether you're seeking your first equipment lease or expanding your leased fleet, your chances will improve if you're mindful of these three important factors.

Wrecking retention: Mistakes that could send your drivers packing - September 1 2011

A good truck driver is hard to find. Trouble is, it's only going to get harder. Learn how to keep the good drivers you have by avoiding the mistakes that will send them running to another company.

Spring 2011

How to keep landing gears from grinding you to a halt - April 1 2011

Fleet managers say they're seeing more failures. Why? And what can you do to keep it from happening to you?

Survey: More fleets using data to reduce trailer costs - April 1 2011

Are you getting the best value out of your trailers? Research shows more fleet managers are making critical decisions based on timely trailer fleet data.

Decide: Own risk or lease flexibility? - April 1 2011

When you own trailers, you own many risks. Does leasing's financial and operational flexibility outweigh ownership benefits?

Fall 2010

How one carrier grew by seizing supply chain niches - September 1 2010

GSC logisitcs learned a lot about maximizing fleet performance by leasing trailers. Learn how trailer leasing helped spark 1000% growth in just 10 years.

Spec'ing trends that will reduce maintenance headaches - September 1 2010

Poorly spec'd trailers can wreck havoc on a fleet. If they're not built to last, trailers can break down, leading to increased downtime and possibly even damaged cargo.

Tips for keeping air in and money out of your tires - September 1 2010

Did you know your cargo is supported by pressurized air, NOT your tires? These tips for maintaining proper tire inflation will minimize wear and reduces tire-handling costs.

Why you shouldn't overlook sensors for cargo visibility - September 1 2010

Want to know if your trailer in Texas has been unloaded yet or why that trailer door is open 500 miles outside of its destination? Thanks to sensors, you can!