Merry Christmas 2020 and Happy New Year 2021
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Learning from The Experts
Recently I had the opportunity to attend the Rocky Mountain Region Safety Rendezvous in Blackhawk Colorado. While is was a bummer that I did not win the Regional Safety Director award, the trip was still worth it in that they had excellent presenters speaking on various safety and legal topics. My top three favorites were:…
Brake Check
When 80,000 pounds of truck and trailer are rolling down the highway, you need to know that they will be able to stop efficiently and quickly. Brake failure is a common cause for accidents and are almost always avoidable. Here are a few maintenance tips. Replace more than just the pads When you take your…
It’s 2018 – Are You Still Buying Instead of Leasing?
Do you dream of being self-employed? Maybe that dream also includes driving on the open road, truck stops, and roadside diners. Maybe the only thing stopping you from being a truck driver is the $80,000 plus price tag of a brand-new rig. Trucks are definitely not cheap – even a reliable used tractor can cost…
We’re Hiring Diesel Mechanics and Diesel Reefer Techs
Diversified Truck Leasing is hiring qualified Diesel Mechanics and Diesel Reefer Techs in Billings, Montana. Come be a part of our outstanding team. For more information, or to apply online, view the current job listings on our parent company’s web site. View Jobs and Apply Online Now!
Tax Time for Truckers
It’s tax time again, Americans! Time to break out the calculators, and dig through the receipt drawers. The holiday high’s wearing off just in time for our financial day of reckoning. Many truckers are also small businesses, and adroitly navigating the tax code can make the difference between writing a check or cashing one when…
Mondelez Global Signs on Three New Full Service Lease Freightliners
Welcoming three new Freightliner Cascadia’s for Mondelez. They just signed on three new Full Service Lease Day Cabs. These bad boys are about ready to be shipped to their Helena, MT location. They have been an amazing customer of ours for some time. We are excited to be moving in to the Full Service Lease…
The White House approves the new e-log rule, publication should be coming soon!
The final version of the rule has taken place and will go into effect two years after its publication, allowing a two year window for all carriers and owner operators to comply with the new requirements. In addition to installing the devices, the new rule will also have minimum hardware and software requirements for the…
Don’t Wait for Winter Weather to Winterize Your Fleet
When your business depends upon on-time delivery, you can’t afford to let winter breakdowns get in the way. If you’re in a part of the country that’s experiencing unusually warm weather for the time of year, don’t be fooled and don’t get complacent. Eighty-degree weather in November can turn to cold winter temperature in a…
Lease vs. Own: Re-thinking Truck Ownership As Technology Changes
Several years ago, many fleets thought owning their own trucks made the most financial sense. But numerous changes, including the increasing complexity of both heavy- and medium-duty trucks and tractors; stricter government regulations; and the need for financial flexibility have brought full-service leasing to the forefront. More and more companies are considering leasing as a…