Have you seen our brightly branded Mobile Force Unit? It’s the eye-catching part of Nussbaum’s new and improved trailer maintenance program where we are bringing our crew to customer drop lots across the Midwest to perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
But more important than the entertaining truck graphics are the three key goals of our trailer maint...
An engaged driving force, decreased turnover, increased fuel efficiency and reduced fuel costs: these are the direct results of a new driver scorecard program Nussbaum has phased in over the past three years.
The program grew out of a challenge we received from HNI Risk, our insurance provider. Frustrated with the shortcomings of most driver scorecard systems, they believed there was...
CCJ Symposium – Shipper/Carrier Relations
3 Hidden Costs that Impact the Shipper/Carrier Relationship
In the past year and half the economy has started to turn around. Unfortunately, higher equipment costs, increases in driver pay and fluctuating fuel prices have all had an impact, and as a result transportation costs continue to rise, keeping profit margins thin for carrie...
The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is set to release proposed changes to the current driver Hours of Service rules on Thursday, December 22nd. These proposed changes have the potential of reducing both driving and on-duty time, which will in effect reduce productivity and likely force carriers to compensate by increasing the costs of their services. With a loss in...
With average driver turnover in the OTR truckload industry well over 100 percent, how does Nussbaum’s turnover rate hover consistently around 35 percent? It’s all about quality over quantity.
At Nussbaum, driver quality is our top priority. While the industry-wide driver shortage is no secret, we understand that retaining the right drivers not only provides security and c...
NORMAL, ILLINOIS – Inbound Logistics magazine has selected Nussbaum as one of the top motor carriers in the United States. The winners were featured in the magazine’s September issue. Brent Nussbaum, CEO said, “This award is a tribute to our drivers and employees who are committed to providing the utmost level of customer service. It is a great honor to be selected a...
In recent years, criminal groups have become smarter and more tactical. They have been developing elaborate procedures to steal freight and take advantage of brokers. Fraud has also become increasingly rampant and can cause serious damage to a company. Some shippers even lose their freight to criminals who devise fake companies and contracts. Here are some quick tips that can help you...
Over the past 5 years, capacity has been challenged due to the recession, driver shortages, increasing operating costs, and lack of funds to replace or expand fleets. As a result, today carriers have greater leverage and shippers are faced with the problems of procuring adequate capacity at affordable costs. How can carriers and shippers collaborate to create the most effective and lu...
PELLA, IOWA — April 5, 2011 — Pella Corporation, together with Ryder System, Inc., its third-party logistics provider, presented its 2010 Truckload Carrier of the Year Awards. Carriers were honored for their performance in safely and efficiently transporting Pella Windows & Doors and materials from the respective Pella manufacturing sites in the United States to custom...
Meeting the Driver Challenge Head-On
Driver shortages in trucking are not new. However, the industry is projecting increasing challenges over the next two years as the economic recovery and rising levels of freight collide with new CSA regulations that will inevitably make the pool of drivers even smaller.
Getting drivers home every weekend.
At Nussbaum, we offer drivers a huge adva...
