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United World Transporation
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
You’ve given it some thought, and now you want to take a giant leap and start your own trucking business and become an independent owner-operator. Starting an owner-operator business means you’ll get to run your business the way you want. However, starting an owner-operator business is no small task.
United World Transporation
JANUARY 20, 2022
Every fleet manager wants to ensure that their trucks are running as efficiently. as possible. However, differences in fuel economy will emerge between two similar trucks driving the same route in the same conditions.
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United World Transporation
MAY 12, 2022
In trucking, everything is all about the bottom line. Arguably, what affects the bottom line the most is fuel consumption. Fleet managers and owner-operators alike try to maximize fuel efficiency in a number of different ways.
United World Transporation
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Unfortunately, truck detention is a common and almost unavoidable occurrence. Not only is it irritating, but detention wastes precious time and money. Not only that, but it can delay other pickups and deliveries, essentially ruining any scheduling and planning.
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United World Transporation
MAY 5, 2022
When people think of truckers, they imagine someone who isn’t very active. After all, the nature of truck driving can lead to a sedentary lifestyle. It’s easy to see that life on the road doesn’t allow for a lot of time to get enough exercise.
United World Transporation
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world to its very foundation. No more was the shock felt than in the global food supply chain, which was heavily disrupted at the start of the pandemic. However, despite the amassing problems, the supply chain rebounded and, in some ways, strengthened.
United World Transporation
OCTOBER 7, 2021
You’ve just gotten your CDL, and you’re eager to start driving, but to do that, you’ll need to land your first job. As daunting as this task might seem, it’s a lot easier than you might imagine.
United World Transporation
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Long haul truck drivers have a lot of time on the open road. All that time can get pretty dull without some good noise. Most truckers have likely listened to their favorite albums at least a million times. That’s why public radio is so important for truckers.
United World Transporation
AUGUST 12, 2021
One of the key ways owner-operators thrive is by setting and achieving goals. However, sometimes it’s difficult to tell if you’re reaching specific goals. That’s where key performance indicators (KPIs) come in.
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United World Transporation
AUGUST 5, 2021
It’s no secret, trucks release a lot of emissions as they keep the supply chain moving. However, as technology gets better, the reality of a zero-emission Class 8 truck has gotten closer.
United World Transporation
APRIL 28, 2022
The trucking industry, like many others, is dominated by large companies. In the industry, these companies are known as mega carriers. If you’re a trucker, then there’s a good chance you work or have worked for one of these companies.
United World Transporation
APRIL 22, 2022
As everyone in the trucking industry knows, truckers are essential to the economy. They are the country’s lifeblood as they move goods and medicines nationwide. After all, it’s estimated that trucks move $10.4 trillion worth of goods across the country each year.
United World Transporation
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Repairs and maintenance are a fact of life when it comes to the trucking industry. You’re likely all too familiar with problems that can happen with diesel engines. However, it looks like electric trucks will be the trucks of the future. So, what does that mean for repair and maintenance?
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United World Transporation
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Nationwide, class 7 and 8 trucks get on average about 6 miles to the gallon. Now, what if we told you that you might be able to push that number up to 11. You might be thinking, reaching 11 miles per gallon in your truck is an impossible.
United World Transporation
JUNE 3, 2021
As it stands, the trucking industry is responsible for about 28 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in the US. If the US wants to reach its climate goals, the trucking industry will need a big change. However, we all know that the trucking industry runs on diesel and other fossil fuels.
United World Transporation
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
The last thing any carrier wants is to have a high turnover rate. That’s when employees are quickly coming and going —usually due to employee dissatisfaction. Of course, not all drivers are up to snuff, and finding good drivers is a difficult task.
United World Transporation
JUNE 10, 2021
GPS has revolutionized the way that truckers get from point A to point B. However, truckers may not always use GPS devices correctly. Sometimes drivers simply put in the wrong address and don’t double-check their route.
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United World Transporation
AUGUST 26, 2021
Owner-operators have a lot to take care of—finding freight, day-to-day responsibilities, tracking expenses, delivering invoices, and even driving a truck themselves. It can be overwhelming, to say the least.
United World Transporation
MARCH 31, 2022
Truck inspections are probably the most disliked part about trucking. After all, you signed up to be out hauling cargo on the road, not checking every nook and cranny on your truck.
United World Transporation
MAY 27, 2021
Lately, the popularity of the premium apple category has exploded. In years past, conventional apples have lost a lot of ground against premium apple varieties like Pazazz and Honeycrisp. So how have premium apples captivated so many new buyers?
United World Transporation
MARCH 4, 2021
The United States Department of Transport (USDOT or DOT) is responsible for regulating the entire transportation industry. The branch that’s responsible for the trucking industry is called The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
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United World Transporation
APRIL 1, 2021
As every truck driver knows, trucking isn’t easy. Long hours on the road, isolation, time pressure, and cramped conditions can do a number on mental health. Depression and anxiety are some of the most significant issues facing truck drivers today.
United World Transporation
MARCH 17, 2022
Improving your fleet’s tire life is crucial to running a cost-effective and efficient fleet. After all, fuel efficiency and tread life go hand in hand. As every fleet manager knows, keeping your fuel efficiency as high as possible is the key to keeping costs down.
United World Transporation
JANUARY 6, 2022
Everyone seems certain that the future of trucking will be autonomous. Big trucking companies are betting that AI technology will be able to operate trucks more productively than ever before.
United World Transporation
MARCH 18, 2021
Dash cameras have been around for a long time, but new artificial intelligence (AI) upgrades are revolutionizing them. AI dashcams are no longer passive recorders but are active in detecting threats on the road.
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For supply chain and procurement pros, cost reduction is is a top priority today. This timely new paper from GEP explores powerful and effective digital levers that can help you to slash costs and create more value for the business. Read it now.
United World Transporation
MARCH 10, 2022
It’s no secret, trucking is a male-dominated profession. While many women work as dispatchers and at fleet headquarters, they often don’t sit behind the wheel. It’s estimated that female drivers account only for less than 10% of the trucking workforce.
United World Transporation
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
If there’s one thing that every trucker wants, it’s better fuel efficiency. One of the ways to get better fuel efficiency is through the use of low rolling resistance (LRR) truck tires. However, nothing is without its tradeoffs, and low rolling resistance tires are no exception.
United World Transporation
MAY 20, 2021
Perhaps you’re done with driving for others, and you’d like to launch your very own trucking business. Or you’re from an entirely different profession and you think it’s a good time to jump into the hauling business. The question is, how much will it cost to start a trucking business?
United World Transporation
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Heavy diesel trucks made their debut in the 1930s, and now almost all commercial trucks on the road are diesel-powered. However, the future of trucking is upon us as battery, and fuel-cell trucks become more viable.
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Supplier diversity programs can help enhance enterprise reputation, but what can they do for the bottom line? This new paper from GEP that provides a plan to create business value with an effective supplier DEI program. Read it now.
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