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Category Archives: Trucking Info

Category Archives: Trucking Info

Códigos de dinero EFS y cheques EFS: cómo usarlos de forma segura
by Mario Tarradell | septiembre 1, 2023

Códigos de dinero EFS y cheques EFS: cómo usarlos de forma segura

Los códigos monetarios de EFS han sido una parte integral de la industria del transporte por carretera durante décadas. Las empresas de transporte y los operadores propietarios utilizan con frecuencia códigos de dinero EFS para pagos con cheques EFS en su negocio diario. Este método de pago de transporte y logística está sólidamente arraigado en […]

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Cómo los neumáticos para camiones le ayudan a ahorrar combustible
by Mario Tarradell | junio 30, 2023

Cómo los neumáticos para camiones le ayudan a ahorrar combustible

Los neumáticos para camiones están directamente relacionados con el ahorro de combustible diésel. Se trata de una conexión enorme, ya que tanto el combustible como los neumáticos son dos gastos importantes para los camioneros que trabajan duro y transportan cargas. El mantenimiento de esas llantas, así como el tipo de llantas que compra, determinan cuánto […]

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How to Save Money on Truck Repairs
by Mario Tarradell | junio 19, 2023

How to Save Money on Truck Repairs

Truck maintenance, specifically truck repairs, takes a huge chunk out of a trucking company’s annual budget. Next to fuel and purchasing a truck, it is the costliest aspect of running a trucking business. Repairs and maintenance swallow up about 10 percent of overall expenses, according to Truck Driver Institute. We’re talking about 12 cents per mile and $15,000 annually for airline/hoses, alternators, wiring, and brakes.

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How To Become EPA SmartWay Certified and Help Protect the Environment
by Mario Tarradell | junio 16, 2023

How To Become EPA SmartWay Certified and Help Protect the Environment

Truckers can celebrate Earth Day every time they transport the daily goods we use. How? With a SmartWay Certification. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Certification recognizes the commitment of freight carriers, shippers, and logistics companies to improve fuel efficiency, reduce carbon footprint, optimize freight efficiency, and assume environmental responsibility. Getting SmartWay certified means you care about the planet, and it also makes you more attractive to customers. Learn how to get a SmartWay Certification and what the criteria is that you must meet.

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Top 10 Worst Traffic Bottlenecks for Truckers in the United States
by Mario Tarradell | mayo 16, 2023

Top 10 Worst Traffic Bottlenecks for Truckers in the United States

Nobody likes to sit in traffic. The word alone makes everybody cringe. But for truckers, sitting in traffic means they're losing money. So, the best thing to do is avoid high congestion highways that spell a revenue loss for hard working men and women hauling loads. The American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI) put together their list of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the country for 2023. We give you the top 10, a few highlights from ATRI's top 100 traffic bottlenecks reports, and helping driving tips if you and your rig get caught idle on the highway. 

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Don’t Be a Cyber Crime Victim: Tips to Protect Yourself from Phishing Attacks
by Mario Tarradell | marzo 8, 2023

Don’t Be a Cyber Crime Victim: Tips to Protect Yourself from Phishing Attacks

Phishing is the most common type of cybercrime with an estimated 3.4 billion spam emails sent every day. In fact, nearly half (45%) of all emails sent in 2021 were identified as spam. These are fraudulent attacks that threaten the livelihood of businesses and individuals. So how do you protect yourself from phishing? How do you avoid becoming a cybercrime victim? We have a list of tips and best practices for you so that you aren't the latest target of cyber criminals. We also tell you how the TCS Fuel Card works hard to combat cybercrime. 

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