TQL Freight Insights

The upcoming Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate has been widely discussed among carriers since it was passed by Congress in July, 2012. This mandate requires drivers’ hours of service (HOS) to be electronically tracked through the truck’s engine. Starting December 18, drivers not complying...

The upcoming Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate has been widely discussed among carriers since it was passed by Congress in July, 2012. This...

TQL is committed to simplifying the many challenges drivers face every day.  In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 10-16, TQL is announcing a new program with KeepTruckin designed to help carriers comply with the new ELD mandate efficiently and affordably.    Under the...

TQL is committed to simplifying the many challenges drivers face every day.  In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 10-16...

Hurricane Irma left a path of destruction in the state of Florida over the weekend, leaving more than 6 million homes and businesses without power and causing billions of dollars of damage. Downed trees and powerlines, extensive flooding, and scattered debris will undoubtedly hinder recovery...

Hurricane Irma left a path of destruction in the state of Florida over the weekend, leaving more than 6 million homes and businesses without power...

Last week, as the nation was just beginning to understand the depth of Hurricane Harvey’s impact, we received a phone call from Chip Klosterman, CEO of Klosterman Baking Company. He wanted to donate a full truckload of bread to Matthew 25 Ministries to be used toward hurricane relief efforts...

Last week, as the nation was just beginning to understand the depth of Hurricane Harvey’s impact, we received a phone call from Chip Klosterman...

Hurricane Harvey continues to impact the Gulf Coast and the millions of people who live there, including members of our own TQL family. All employees on TQL’s Texas teams are safe and accounted for.    Our Houston office on North Loop West was reopened on Wednesday, although only 20% of TQL’s...

Hurricane Harvey continues to impact the Gulf Coast and the millions of people who live there, including members of our own TQL family. All...

Cargo theft over Labor Day weekend has been on a steady rise for the past five years.  According to CargoNet®, theft occurrences begin the Thursday before Labor Day and continue through the Wednesday after the holiday, with food and beverage being the most stolen commodity.    Warehouse and...

Cargo theft over Labor Day weekend has been on a steady rise for the past five years.  According to CargoNet®, theft occurrences begin the...

There aren’t many events that can create both an influx of traffic and the potential for distracted drivers. Yet, on August 21st, that is what is expected to happen when the country experiences something not seen in 100 years - a total solar eclipse. To minimize the potential hazard two and a...

There aren’t many events that can create both an influx of traffic and the potential for distracted drivers. Yet, on August 21st, that is what is...

Many will hit the pool or look to the skies for a fireworks display celebrating our independence, but thieves look to liberate cargo sitting idle during the long holiday weekend. According to CargoNet, Fourth of July thefts have been on the rise every year since 2013.  As usual, food and...

Many will hit the pool or look to the skies for a fireworks display celebrating our independence, but thieves look to liberate cargo sitting idle...