Dennis Nottingham, Author at Advanced-Trucking

Dennis Nottingham

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What Are Freight Rates?

Within the context of the supply chain, the term “freight” refers to the bulk products transported using a truck, train, ship, or aeroplane. The term “freight rates” refers to the amount of money that shippers pay to carriers to transport their goods in Truckload (TL) markets.  Freight rates depend on economic demand, fleet capacity, fuel

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How Rising Fuel Prices Are Affecting The Trucking Industry

The trucking and logistics industry runs on fuel. However, fuel costs have increased significantly recently, causing profound disruption to practically all sectors. The trucking industry is no exception in this regard; it regularly faces the severe ramifications of high fuel prices. ​In addition to the pandemic’s impact on the global economy, currency devaluation, and the

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Everything You Need To Know About Freight Volume In 2025

More freight needs to be transported as a result of booming economic activity. The quantity of commodities that are imported and exported through the transportation sector is referred to as the freight volume. The commercial vehicle (CV) market handles nearly all physical goods produced or traded in the US economy. Why Is Freight Volume Important?

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Why Having A Clean Driving Records Is Important in The Trucking Industry

While not all jobs require driving, safety is crucial for those that do. After all, it’s a great responsibility to drive commercial motor vehicles for a company. If something goes wrong, the business is subject to scrutiny right away. Like in the trucking industry, evaluating every job application is crucial. The standard requirements, including criminal

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Top 10 Best Safety Road Practices For Owner-Operators

Our economy depends heavily on the trucking industry, which moves commodities across the nation on a daily basis. There are risks associated with this industry, though. Therefore, to protect truckers, cargo, and other road users, trucking safety must be prioritized. Why Trucker’s Safety Is Important? For several reasons, truck drivers need to put safety first

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4 Ways To Promote Your Trucking Company To Social Media Effectively

Trucking companies have tons of opportunities to advertise their services, interact with clients, generate leads, and run economical marketing campaigns, thanks to social media. In the highly competitive transportation business where seven out of ten Americans utilize social media, it is important to improve your social media marketing game to stand out. Thankfully, you don’t

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