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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 27, 2025 12:49:59 PM

Driver Shortages and What Small Fleets Can Do about Them

For years, the trucking industry has faced a growing shortage of qualified drivers—and ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 27, 2025 12:41:51 PM

Yes, Smaller Fleets Can Manage Rising Fuel Costs

Few things eat into the margins of small and growing trucking companies faster than ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 7, 2025 9:52:46 AM

How Do I Challenge An FMCSA Violation?

As last month’s blog discussed, roadside inspections are the main way motor carriers ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 6, 2025 1:42:50 PM

Roadside Inspections and the 7 BASICs

Roadside inspections are the main way motor carriers receive their safety scores from the ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 6, 2025 10:00:00 AM

How the Top Trucking Fleets Manage Their Cashflows

Growth in trucking doesn’t just depend on revenue—it hinges on cashflow. For companies in ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 5, 2025 3:32:11 PM

How to Grow a Trucking Company (without Losing Control)

For small but growing fleets—those in the 10-to-25 truck range—the road to expansion is ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Dec 12, 2024 9:00:00 AM

Assessing Your Safety Culture: Is it on track?

A strong safety culture is one trait commonly shared by motor carriers that value ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Dec 2, 2024 7:00:00 AM

Five Ways to Reduce The Risk of Catastrophic Losses

In the transportation industry, motor carriers face a myriad of risks that can lead to ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Oct 1, 2021 1:56:00 PM

Ask the Safety Rep: Changes in Agricultural Commodity Rules

HAS THE DEFINITION OF AN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY CHANGED? Yes: On November 24, 2020, the ...
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