Last Updated: Apr 23, 2008 - 9:20:41 AM
Peak Performance
by Patricia M. Laux
With diesel fuel running over $4 per gallon in many regions of the
country, the interest in (and demand for) auxiliary power units (APUs)
is increasing steadily. For example, sales of APUs grew nearly 100% in
2006 from the previous year, and demand for them continues to
accelerate. Industry sources estimate that somewhere between 18,000 and
25,000 of the units have already been sold. Popularity of the
fuel-saving devices will remain strong throughout 2008 and beyond.
Apr 1, 2008 - 9:12:03 AM
by Patricia M. Laux
Think about having a
paper road map unfolded on a surface in front of you, but with layers
and layers of transparent maps laid over it, with each layer adding
some new and specialized information to the basic main map at the
bottom. A good routing and mapping software program works a little like
that, except that all of the maps are digital and the “layers” can
provide both static and real-time information. Some systems can even
read the map for you and make decisions for you, if you choose.
Mar 1, 2008 - 7:25:41 AM
by Patricia M. Laux
Retreads have long been popular in the trucking industry for a number
of very sensible reasons – price being a major one, but also
environmental benefits. Overall, the retread tire business seems to be
doing very well.
Feb 1, 2008 - 8:50:28 AM
by Patricia M. Laux
As you know all too well from first-hand experience as an
owner-operator, diesel prices are at all-time record highs – long past
$3.00 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Jan 1, 2008 - 2:46:19 PM
by Patricia M. Laux
As an owner-operator, you are in the business of running a trucking
company, just on a smaller scale than a large motor carrier. And your
situation is complicated by the fact that you personally are also on
the road driving, so you need some good solid technology to assist you
in making a success of your trucking business.
Dec 1, 2007 - 1:12:30 PM