Critical Business Issue Solutions for Trucking and Brokerage Companies

Because transportation management is McLeod Software's sole focus, we are deeply attuned to the critical business issues facing our industry. We have dedicated this section of our web site to sharing the insights and understanding of critical business issues our customers face in the trucking industry, and the innovative ways they have leveraged our trucking software solutions to solve real problems, improve profitability, and gain competitive advantage.

 

Managing under the CSA Regulations

Now that every carrier is being measured by CSA, it is imperative to understand where each of your drivers stand and their trends that will drive scores. McLeod has integrated the measurement and tracking tools into LoadMaster that carriers need to manage both their driver and the company scores over the long haul. Learn more 

 

Seizing Opportunities

Where are rates and freight levels headed? What does that mean for carriers? While the driver shortage and the current upturn in freight have been helping to push up rates, the pressure of fuel costs is putting stress on cash flows. And where is the economy headed for the rest of the year? There are lots of questions and lots of opportunities for healthy carriers who have survived the great downturn of 2008-2009. Learn more 

 

Squeezing Your Fuel Costs

The sudden spike in fuel costs has made it imperative for carriers to work hard at managing this issue. There is no one single thing a carrier can do to manage fuel, but rather a lot of smaller steps that, when combined, can help put a big dent in fuel consumption, fuel costs, and the ability to effectively recoop fuel surcharges. Learn more

 

 

 

Driver Shortage

We were already headed for a driver shortage before the CSA regulations kicked in and the threat from reduced hours of service put even more pressure on driver capacity. Now it is more important than ever for carriers to be adept at recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining the best drivers they can get. Learn more