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Many industries are changing due to the improvement of technology and the mindset shift caused by revolutionary businesses like Airbnb and Uber. People are quickly realizing the potential and value of asset sharing in many different facets — including the logistics industry.

Many current challenges in logistics aren’t new to the industry. Driver shortages, trailer shortages, and the highly competitive environment are all things that have made it more important than ever that logistics companies stay on top of their capacity management. Companies can’t afford to allow inefficiencies or use solutions that aren’t proven.

Are you getting the most out of your current equipment and routes? Fleet management utilizes technology and software to help companies optimize their transportation assets as much as possible. With continued technological advancements, logistics businesses can trim costs and improve productivity. This article explores current fleet management industry trends, challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead in 2023.

When you want to increase capacity with additional trailer space, making the upgrade can be expensive. You may wonder whether buying, leasing, or renting a semi trailer is the right move for you and sustaining growth. While investing too much too early can be a risky business move, failing to take advantage of additional profits with increased cargo space could also mean leaving a lot of money on the table.

Technology has revolutionized nearly every aspect of our lives over the past decade, including the workplace. As a result, many people wonder how modern tech affects workers and the work environment. Is technology replacing important jobs, or does it have a useful place in a healthy workplace? This blog post will explore how modern tech supports better work environments, not replacing jobs.

Trucking companies — owner-operators, fleets, and enterprise carriers —  use trailer rental services to expand their services and increase profits. Trailer asset rentals are practical with modern platforms that digitize the onboarding process and enable trucking companies to rent idle trailers at scale, matching trailers to companies seeking freight capacity. Also known as a trailer marketplace, these trailer rental service platforms track assets, show trailer availability, store documents, and much more. In this article, learn three tips on how to get the most out of renting idle trailers and how a trailer marketplace enables trailer rental at scale, providing a much-needed boost in revenue for those who participate. 

Technology is changing the way we do business. Just two decades ago, people weren’t using GPS maps to set their routes, and few people (aside from large companies) accepted credit cards. In the early 2000s, your phone wasn’t “smart” and could not send a text—it didn’t get emails, let you browse the weather forecast, or make bank transfers. New technology is changing daily business by giving us access to convenient and valuable tools.

Every driver knows that fuel is a major part of their expenses. In 2021, the average owner-operator spent nearly a fourth (23.4%) of their revenue paying for diesel. Fuel costs have continued to rise in 2022, causing increased inflation due to heightened shipping costs.

With inflation costs rising and a recession on the horizon, businesses want to know how to reduce shipping costs. Freight costs add to the overall cost of goods and can even cut profit margins for manufacturing, logistics, and retail industries. Trimming out unnecessary processes and optimizing shipping lanes is the best way to lower freight prices.

We talk a lot about getting the most out of your assets by ensuring trailers aren’t left idle and how vHub provides you with the resources to improve optimization. However, you won’t get maximum asset utilization with a short trailer lifespan. You can achieve asset longevity by implementing maintenance procedures.