The easy answer is the wheel, right? From the time this invention revolutionized transport in ancient Sumer around 5000 years ago, until today; the basic principles behind the wheel are still the foundation of the trucking industry.

But it's not the oldest technology you use in your business. That (dubious) distinction belongs to... PAPER! If paper is still the data and information foundation of your business, you're using technology that's 6000 years old. And, it hasn't experienced nearly the improvements, refinements, or advancements as the wheel! ... Read More

A recent trend in the state of the driver labor marketthat really caught my eye, and illustrates how we think timely information can help carriers adapt to changes, wasa dramatic change in thedriving experience of applicants.In 2008,the years of driving experience for applicants across ourcustomer basestayed in a pretty narrow range. From a low of 6.4 years of driving experience in June to a high of 7.2 years in January, the experience level stayed within about 6 months.This average held constant for the duration of 2008. Suddenly, in February of 2009, the driving experience level of applicants shot up to 12.1 years, almost double the previous levels. This increase continued into March (19.2 years) and April (11.6 years).... Read More