Fuel efficiency is a primary concern for all auto manufacturers, but the trucking industry must pay it particular attention. US stats reveal that medium and heavy-duty trucks contribute almost one quarter of all transportation emissions, despite only accounting for five percent of total traffic on the road. Fuel costs are an expensive outlay for transportation
Read More…
The busy and varied nature of the transportation industry means that to truly get the absolute best out of your fleet, you need to go above and beyond. It’s not just about sticking to a tried-and-tested routine, but about using your training to search for new solutions and approaches to finding even better ways of
Read More…
Once you graduate and begin working as a dispatcher, you may be responsible for dispatching a wide range of products. These can range from standard items like clothes and electronics to lumber transportation, hazardous goods transportation, and beyond. Some of the more challenging dispatching roles are in the agricultural sector, especially when live animals are
Read More…
When you graduate from dispatcher training in Cambridge and head out into the job market, it’s important to know which companies in Canada are the best to work for. Currently, there are six Canadian trucking companies that made the 2016 list of “20 Best Fleets to Drive For” created by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)
Read More…
If you’re not entirely sure what a semi-truck is, you’re probably wondering why its name implies that it’s only “half” of something! Well, any professional with dispatcher training can tell you that a semi-truck consists of a tractor and a half-trailer. While the half-trailer of a semi-truck actually only has back wheels and no front
Read More…
Top 5 Affordable Cars (That Will Make You Look Rich) In the automotive world, looks are everything. Try as we might to deny that we care so much about appearances, driving around an old, beat-up car gives a much different impression than a shiny, sleek new car. However, surprisingly enough, you don’t have to go
Read More…
