Ben Arnold

Are you responsible for your company’s bottom line? Have you delayed replacing older equipment? Does your equipment have the latest safety features? Penske Truck Leasing offers advanced safety features and top-notch maintenance services to keep your fleet running smoothly. Our expert technicians and real-time monitoring ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. Partner with Penske to enhance your fleet’s safety and reliability. #FleetManagement #SafetyFirst #Maintenance #FullServiceLease #Penske

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DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio May 6-12: ~Dry van load posts were flat last week and are tracking around 4% higher than 2023. ~Carrier equipment posts were also flat last week with no real change. ~DAT’s Load-2-Truck ratio came down slightly to 3.67. #freightmarket #supplychain #transportation #logistics #trucking

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DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio May 27 - June 2: ~Dry van load post volume was within 3% of last year following last week’s short work week. The w/w change in volume was also identical to last year at 8%. ~Carrier equipment posts were 24% lower than last year following last week’s 20% w/w decrease. ~Load-2-Truck ratio increased 14% w/w to 5.23. #freightmarket #supplychain #transportation #logistics #trucking

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Here is a brief overview of Oregon's Trucking Industry - Employment: The trucking sector in Oregon employs 105,170 individuals, accounting for 1 out of every 16 jobs statewide. Professional Drivers: The state boasts 22,690 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers working at the forefront of this vital industry. Compensation: On average, professionals in Oregon's trucking industry earn a salary of $55,533 annually. Tax Contributions: Trucking firms contribute significantly to infrastructure, paying $720 million in federal and state roadway taxes, which comprises 34% of the total taxes paid by Oregon motorists. Local Freight Market: The local freight trucking market is valued at $961.4 million, with 2,238 businesses actively operating in this sector. Long-Distance Freight Prospects: The long-distance freight trucking segment is poised for growth, with projections estimating expansion to $3.7 billion by 2024. Freight Rail Impact: Oregon's 22 freight railroads traverse 2,369 miles of track... But here is the best part ..... 🥁 ... Discover 0% Rail Options with Roadrunner! Your LTL will not get stuck coming to Oregon. At last! Oregon is BACK in the Roadrunner Network!

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A long delay in payment creates a multitude of problems for truckers. Learn how to get paid quickly through factoring in this week's Carrier Connection! https://bit.ly/3yRlhX3 #trucking #trucker #trucklife

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DAT Dry Van-2-Truck Ratio Week 41: ~ Following the pre-hurricane surge in the Southeast, load post volumes erased the prior week’s gains and dropped 14% w/w.  ~ Volumes are still around 2% higher y/y. ~ Carrier equipment posts were flat and didn’t see any movement. ~DAT’s Dry Van Load-2-Truck ratio dropped 14% to 3.78, a 1/3 higher than 2023 for this week. #freight #supplychain #trucking #transportation #logistics

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A Solution for Peterbilt Hood Hinges When Alan Speyrer, Owner of AES Machine Tools USA Inc, was asked by his brother-in-law to come up with a solution for his Peterbilt hood hinge, he welcomed the challenge. After some trial and error, he came up with a better solution that now can be sold to the rest of the market. Alan told me it is ‘a great feeling’ to know he is machining something that improve a product and support the trucking industry. 💡What problem do you wish someone would tackle and invent something to solve? If you haven't yet, follow The Heavy Duty Parts Report presented by the Heavy Duty Consulting Corporation so you never miss out on great conversations that empower heavy-duty people. 🎧 #innovation #newproduct #peterbilt #trucking

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DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio June 10-16: ~Dry van load post volume remained within 4% of last year following last week’s 4% w/w decrease. ~Carrier equipment posts decreased 6% w/w. ~Dry van Load-2-Truck ratio increased 2% w/w to 4.34. #freightmarket #supplychain #trucking #logistics #transportation

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DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio Week 25: ~Week 25 dry van load posts surged to the highest levels since 2021 with a 9% w/w gain. ~Carrier equipment posts were 7% lower and the lowest since early April. ~Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio increased 18% w/w to 5.01. #freightmarket #supplychain #transportation #logistics #trucking

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WOW! Over 11,000 views in only 2 months! That's an insane accomplishment! If you haven't already, I encourage you to subscribe to my YouTube Channel, Cab Conversations. If you're a truck enthusiast, then my channel is just for you. #CabConversations #FollowMe #Subscribe #SubscribeToMyYouTubeChannel #FleetManagement #TruckingIndustry

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DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio Week 46: ~Dry van load posts are down 4% from last year for Week 46 and are 8% lower than in previous years. ~Carrier capacity remained flat for Week 46 and saw no real movement. ~DAT’s Dry Van-2-Truck Ratio decreased 8% last week for 3.59. #freight #supplychain #transportation #logistics #trucking

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DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio Week 47: ~Dry van spot load posts increased 15% last week as shippers prepared for Thanksgiving break. ~Carrier capacity tightened in the spot market following last week’s 10% decrease in postings. ~DAT’s Load-2-Truck Ratio increased 28% with Load Postings Up and Capacity Tightening for a score of 4.46. #freight #supplychain #transportation #trucking #logistics

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I once had an owner of a company tell me, "My trucks are no different than my employees on my books. I look at how much they cost versus how much return I get on my investment." What tools are you using to make sure your fleet is being used to its fullest potential to capture most return on your investment? Penske is prepared more than anyone in the industry to help you push the throttle! I would love to help, inbox me today! #morethanjusttrucks #gainground #returnoninvestment #roi #trucking

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Pump the brakes, folks. 🛞 Fleetio just dropped a 4-in-1 update to tire management features. With this update, keeping track of every tire installed across your fleet is more intuitive than ever. Spare a moment to checkout the latest update at https://fleet.io/3TwyxYk

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Underlined and highlighted - "...focus on your core business." Indiana businesses owning and operating their own fleet, this is the time to turn focus on your true cost of your private shop. Are there cost savings in your fleet? We would love to discuss it with you.

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