25 Things To Consider When Considering a Job Change If I was a betting man, I'd bet that most of you reading this place a lot of importance in the compensation that a company is offering you to come work for them. And you should. I don't know about you, but I have bills to [...]
What do you listen to when you're on the road? From podcasts to audiobooks the options are endless. An open road can be a long and lonely place. That's why you need something amusing playing on the radio. Everyone has a favorite playlist, radio station, audiobook, or podcast to listen to that will help [...]
What is CARB and How will it affect my fleet? Navigating CARB in 2022 CARB as we all know it today stands for California Air Resources Board is making changes as we head into 2022. CARB is now requiring minimum emissions warranty coverage for all on-road heavy and medium-duty diesel vehicles DOT registered in the [...]
Looking Ahead in Trucking: Plan for Higher Fleet Costs and Poor Availability If you are planning to be in the market for a new truck in 2022, you may be surprised to hear that most of the Heavy Duty truck manufacturing capacity in North America is sold out. This means that the remaining availability will [...]
Is it the Right Time to Buy Equipment? The answer is, YES! With more and more states opening back up for business or even starting a business, now is the perfect time to start expanding your business. Low Rates Make Financing Affordable _________________________________________________________________________ With people eager to get back to full production this is [...]
Electric Vehicles and the Future of Trucking Are electric vehicles the future of trucking? There has been a lot of talk about electric vehicles (EV) and many OEM’s already have models on the roads. Technology has evolved a lot over time which allows for trucks to be electric in today’s world. If EV’s are [...]
EPA and CARB engines - What does it mean for you? Kalmar Ottawa Terminal Tractors offers both EPA and CARB engines to meet local regulatory requirements. CARB: California Air Resources Board EPA: Environmental Protection Agency In 2022, manufacturers must distinguish at the time of order which type of engine, emissions, and warranty configuration will be [...]
Things Recruiters Wish Candidates Knew What a crazy job market we are currently in! I just read an article the other day that said since April 2021, 19 million Americans (and counting) have quit their jobs! That's over 3 million people a month! The Great Resignation/The Turnover Tsunami is disrupting businesses in all industries. [...]
Air Dryer Maintenance in the Winter Months Moisture in your air system can be challenging at any time in the year, but in colder months, the ability for moisture to freeze within your air system can wreak havoc on braking systems and valves. If water becomes trapped in your air system and freezes it [...]
2021 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Highlights Every year the trucking industry celebrates professional truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It is a great way to recognize their hard work, dedication, and take a moment and thank all the professional truck drivers. Truckers are essential workers and have kept America rolling during [...]
