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Know when it’s time to switch from an in-house fleet to a dedicated fleet provider Things change every day in trucking—it’s the nature of the business. The pros and cons of private in-house fleets are changing too. The model that has been the default for years can put shippers at a grave disadvantage in the […]

At TA Dedicated, we believe that our core values — Safety, Connection, Innovation, and Integrity — aren’t just guiding principles in the workplace. They’re part of who we are, and sometimes, they show up in the most unexpected and extraordinary ways. One recent example comes from our very own Milton Nieto, Warehouse Manager at TFD. […]

Private fleets face mounting pressures from many directions to reduce their carbon footprint, become more sustainable and make a firm, measurable commitment to the environment. That fact hasn’t changed in recent months. Over 75% of CFOs expect to maintain or increase sustainability-focused investments even after the recent U.S. election, according to survey results from accounting […]

In today’s blog post, we’re sharing a comparative piece written by one of our longest-tenured dedicated fleet experts, Steve Dabbs.  The parallels he draws between a Financial Advisor and a Dedicated Fleet Provider will make you pause — and smile! Here’s what Steve has to say: I’m often grateful for the steady-Eddie influence of my […]

As leading institutions throughout the U.S. celebrate their heroes during Women’s History Month, trucking—an industry with over 8.5 million workers—has elevated two of its own from TA Dedicated. The Women in Trucking Association (WIT), the leading voice of gender diversity in trucking, named Melissa Suedbeck, Vice President of Operations at TA Dedicated a recipient of […]

There are Pros and Cons to Operating Your Own Inhouse Private Fleet The private fleet model has committed practitioners. No markup on rates and no fighting with other shippers for capacity have contributed to the private fleet model’s strong appeal for almost two decades now. And the model’s immunity to historically high rates during the […]

Expert Insights for Shippers Who Believe They’d Never Outsource During the pandemic when truckload rates reached $2.70 per mile, everyone wanted a private fleet. But the landscape of over-the-road (OTR) freight shipping has undergone dramatic shifts since then. Today’s challenges facing the trucking industry are multifaceted and evolving rapidly, and as a result, the case […]

TA Dedicated President Eric Anson Joins MTA Board The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) recently named three new members to its board of directors, including TA Dedicated President, Eric Anson. Anson, a seasoned transportation veteran, brings almost two decades of experience to the role and will continue to drive MTA’s mission of serving as “the voice […]

Lisa Gonnerman Returns as TA Dedicated Vice President of Enterprise Services TA Dedicated is excited to announce the return of Lisa Gonnerman as Vice President of Enterprise Services. In this role, Gonnerman will lead safety and compliance, as well as logistics and contract services. She’ll play a key role in upholding high safety standards and enhancing service […]