Low availability of new equipment as well as the parts needed to keep existing equipment in operation is one of the biggest struggles facing private fleets today. “Whether a guy is broken down on the road and he needs a subunit, or we just need a rental for a week, the supply of those vehicles

Triple T Transport’s commitment to quality service has earned us numerous accolades and awards over the years. Whether it’s from our peers in the transport field or top industry organizations, recognition of our team’s hard work is always cause for celebration. Online media company Freight Caviar recently placed Triple T at number ten on its

Delays on new equipment orders continue to plague the transport industry. From tractors and trailers to tires and parts, sparse inventories and soaring prices are the new normal. When you can find the parts or vehicles you need, delivery can take as long as a year thanks to backorders. Even the once robust market for

From rising insurance costs and ballooning driver wages to everyday expenses, operations costs for private fleets are reaching troubling new heights. Inflation and other big-picture economic challenges are blowing budgets and creating an economic burden that’s only worsening with time. Of all the factors contributing to crippling operations costs for private fleets, one stands above

The rising cost of doing business is taking its toll at every level of the transport industry. Today’s private fleet operators must contend with skyrocketing fuel prices, higher insurance rates and countless other hardships in addition to maintaining day to day operations. What are some of the biggest challenges faced by private fleets today, and

  You don’t have to be an economist to notice the disastrous effects of rising fuel costs. Each day, transport fleets and ordinary consumers are feeling the pain of higher prices at the pump. It’s hard not to feel like you’re being price-gouged each time you fill your tank. But who’s really doing the gouging?

From crippling inflation to ongoing supply chain issues, there are many alarming trends in the modern transport economy. One of the most concerning issues is the rising threat of a major diesel shortage. If this should become a reality, it could deal a huge blow to a transportation economy already facing existential threats on several

As the fiscal third quarter draws to a close, the freight market is slowing, but not collapsing like the spot market just yet. A muted fall freight season can be expected as consumer spending shifts focus from goods back to services. Inflation, which continues to increase prices on essentials, will also eat into consumer spending

Freight tracking softwate FourKites claims to provide end-to-end visibility across your entire supply chain, and is used by major brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, and Walmart. With over 2.8 million shipments tracked daily in 200+ countries on FourKites, this and similar platforms are having a big impact on the way freight is managed. What exactly

Shippers and carriers alike may notice that the number of freight brokers vying for their business seems higher than ever. Can demand possibly support the number of brokers in the market today? Key economic data may help to explain the current growth in the brokerage market, as well as what the future