All over the world, there is a paradox occurring. Although GDPs are skyrocketing, unemployment rates are increasing as well. The cause for this unexpected outcome is automation. Since the beginning of time, machines have been used to do the work of humans as the technology became available. Since the turn of the century, this shift […]
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Owning your own company, being your own boss, and working for yourself can be exciting and enlightening, however it can also be extremely stressful. Although you single-handedly have everything to win, you also have everything to lose should something go wrong. Before you dive into starting your own company, be prepared for more failures than […]
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There is a lot to be said for getting your CDL and being employed to drive an 18 wheeler or a similar sized vehicle. The amount of responsibility is more than many people can fathom, but being able to take to the open road makes it all worth it. Driving is serious business for anyone, […]
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We are all in a hurry to get where we need to be, and that goes even more so for those who are transporting tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise to a destination. We do what we can to make sure that we get to our destinations as quickly and […]
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Does AC really use more fuel or does having the windows open (created wind resistance) burn more? It’s summertime! Some of us wait all year for these sacred three months, while others feel as though they are literally burning in hell due to the heat. For those of you snow misers out there, I’m sure […]
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We are proud to announce that Stadium International Trucks is now a Diamond Edge Certified International Truck Dealer. This select Diamond Edge Certified network are high-performance service departments and have pledged their allegiance to the customer experience. This means more uptime for your business and better value for your truck repairs and maintenance. In International […]
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The winter season has tightened its grip on the region. If you want to prevent annoying breakdowns, it’s important to focus on the big three systems, cranking, fuel and brakes. Cranking system problems can be the most frustrating for a couple of reasons: they are the easiest to prevent, but can be repetitive if not […]
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When a truck is stopped idling it actually burns through about a gallon per hour, decreasing overall fuel economy by 1%. Idle fuel consumption increases quite a bit with engine speed, so fleets should implement practices to select lowest possible idle speed. Controlling Idle Time Many states and municipalities have adopted strict no-idle legislation to […]
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Whether you’re an owner-operator or a fleet driver, tires represent a significant part of your operating costs. You can help optimize your “tire ROI” by regularly keeping up with these maintenance practices. Air Pressure Monitoring Maintaining the right inflation pressure on all your truck’s tires is the one most important maintenance practice that a driver […]
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With summer over it’s time to shift your state of mind to winter. While this is hard to do, the process of controlling your winter maintenance and repair costs should start now. It will get you ahead of the curve and prevent the risk of annoying problems and costly breakdowns by having your trucks checked […]
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