4 great tips for streamlining a logistics business

Streamlining your logistics business starts with four basic steps, beginning with assessing your current operations and identifying areas where it can be improved. Once you have identified these areas, it is time to develop an action plan. Implementing changes may not be easy, but they will be beneficial. Assess Your Current Operations Examine your business processes and procedures closely. Are there areas where you can streamline or simplify? Are there unnecessary steps that could be reduced or eliminated? If you’ve identified these areas, it will be easier to develop a place of action. It should include specific changes you want

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Dos and don’ts, compensation after a motorcycle accident

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Having a motorcycle accident is nothing to joke about. Hundreds of people are hurt or killed in this way every year. Some people ride motorcycles for a rush of adrenaline, others use their bikes to commute. But it doesn’t matter why you want to ride a motorbike, you need to be safe. If an accident occurs, you should be compensated if you’re not at fault. Here are suggestions if you’re in an accident and are unsure what to do. Hire A Motorcycle Accident Specialist Lawyer As soon as a motorbike accident occurs, start the process of finding and engaging a

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An overview of bicycle laws on the road

Bicycle accidents often result in severe injuries and even fatalities. Although cyclists can be at fault, motorists should exercise extra vigilance because cyclists have significantly fewer safety features. Determining negligence in bicycle accidents can be challenging. Bicycle accidents involve several variables, such as child accident liability and other resources relating to bicycle accidents and the law. This article explains liability fundamentals, tips, and strategies for staying safe when cycling.   According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 850 cyclists were killed and an estimated 49,000 were injured in the United States in road accidents in 2019. Immediate

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#239, SF man operates tiny firetruck as his daily driver

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 16:53 — 23.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreTodd Lappin is a self-described Japan geek. He visits the country often and says he speaks the language badly. He has also spent several years combining his interest in cars with his fondness for the Orient. A former magazine editor who lives in San Francisco, Lappin has imported two vehicles from Japan, including his latest find, a 1990 Daihatsu HiJet Firetruck. It’s named “Kiri.” Lappin, who showcased his truck at the recent The Little Car Show in Pacific Grove during Monterey Auto Week, is

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Car Subscription Services: Pros, Cons, Costs; Worthy?

Forget about fitting winter tires to your loan car this year. Instead, take out a car subscription on an SUV for six months when the weather is at its worst. In the spring, exchange it for a convertible. It costs the same or less than a loan vehicle, and you don’t have to worry about servicing costs, insurance, road tax or breakdown cover. These are taken care of in the lease agreement in some car subscription services. What Is A Car Subscription Service? Around 6 1/2 billion people globally own a smartphone, which translates to around 90 percent of adults.

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#238, Consumer Reports’ Top-10 Most Reliable Cars For 2022

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:41 — 58.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreAfter nearly 20 years at Consumer Reports, Jon Linkov is an expert among automotive experts. The Deputy Auto Editor, Linkov is our guest this week on The Weekly Driver Podcast to discuss one of the publication’s most popular features — its annual most reliable cars list. Join co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia as we discuss with Linkov the “Top 10 Most Reliable Cars For 2022.” “What we do is survey our members, our millions of members, and ask about their experiences with the

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Car care is really important when autumn is in the air

Fall is approaching. That means it’s time to start getting your car ready for the seasonal changes with proper car care. Here are several tips to help you get started. As the leaves start to turn and days grow shorter, it’s important to make sure your car is ready for the autumn. One way to do this is to get an extended car warranty. The best extended warranty companies will cover repairs to your vehicle if something goes wrong, helping you to avoid unexpected costs. In addition, an extended warranty can give you peace of mind knowing that you’re covered

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#237, Support The Weekly Driver website, podcast

Bruce Aldrich and I have co-hosted The Weekly Driver Podcast for more than four years. It’s available on all major podcast platforms, including TheWeeklyDriver.com. The independent automotive website, which I edit and publish, has been online since 2004. In this episode, Bruce and I discuss two books about as opposite as feasible — although both are about the automotive world. We introduce the books as a way of also introducing listeners to the podcast and visitors to the website to Patreon. The platform allows visitors to the site to support our efforts. The Weekly Driver Online Since 2004 At the

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Affordable ways to buy a new or used car

Getting your own car can have a huge impact on your life. It can provide great independence as well as the ability to travel near or far while only having to spend money on fuel. It can also be expensive. Many people trying to buy a new car don’t have the access to the funds required to purchase a new car at a dealership. Fortunately, many affordable options are available to explore, and you won’t have spend a fortune to start traveling where you wish. Here are some different ways to purchase a car without having to pay above and

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2022 Ford Bronco Raptor: Beauty of an Off-Road Beast

It’s not for everyone, but there’s something appealing about conquering muddy, boulder-laden lake beds, climbing awkwardly formed rock clusters or boldly going where only a few have gone before. It’s why the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor exists. It’s for those who viewed the 2021 return of the standard Bronco after a 24-year absence as a pedestrian effort. The debuting Raptor is the real deal. It’s huge, a monster off-roader equipped with a 418-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6. It produces 440 pound-feet of torque. It’s propelled with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system that features selectable G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any

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#236, Pulitzer Prize winner Joe White’s auto newsletter

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:06 — 48.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | MoreJoe White has reported on the automotive industry for more than 40 years. Primarily based in Detroit throughout his career, White worked for The Wall Street Journal for 28 years, including tenures in Brussels and the United Kingdom. Since 2015, White has been employed by Thomson Reuters, the international data company and news service. He writes Auto File, a free, three-day-per-week electronic auto newsletter. It’s chock-full of business-oriented news stories and trends in the automotive industry. While co-host Bruce Aldrich is traveling, I interview

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7 Road Trip Essentials When Traveling With a Baby

Road trips are excellent travel options, especially when traveling with kids. You can go at your own pace, allowing stops for bathroom breaks or for assisting a restless baby. Deciding what to pack for a road trip, however, can be daunting, especially if you are a new parent. Here are seven road trip essentials when traveling with your young children to improve the chances of a stress-free family vacation. First Aid Kit Be sure to purchase a ready-made or self-assembled first aid to carry in the vehicle. Essential include gauze pads, adhesive bandages, scissors, cold packs, antiseptic pads and tweezers

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Top 5 tips for being a responsible driver

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Learning to become a driver and getting your own transportation can be one of our biggest freedoms. When you have your own car, you don’t have to rely on public transport. Sure, public transport can be great. It can be low cost and better for the environment. You can focus on work or leisure while on the road rather than focusing on driving. But you are also constrained to specific timetables and subject to strikes, delays and cancellations. You have to get to and from stations. You’re required to carry your own luggage physically. When you drive, everything is simplified.

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Are Motorcycle Accidents Increasing or Decreasing in California?

Riding a motorcycle can be a wonderful experience. But depending on which kind of rider you are, you could either be part of California’s yearly motorcycle accidents crash or a safe driver. It’s disheartening to see motorcycle crashes make up nearly 15 percent of road accident deaths in the United States but are only three percent of the country’s registered motor vehicle owners. The number of motorcycle accidents in California depends on various factors. For example, car accidents typically increase during specific times of the year. Most of these cases involve increases in car traffic, driving while under the influence

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5 Tips to Help You Save Money On Parking Costs

Unless you are lucky enough to have a designated parking spot at work or live close enough to walk or bike to where you need to go, you will likely incur parking costs. In addition to the cost of gas, car insurance, and maintenance, this can be another substantial monthly expense. If you find yourself shelling out too much each month for car parking, there are a few things you can do to cut down on costs. Shop Around Take time to research and compare rates at different locations. When planning a trip through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), it’s

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TheWeeklyDriver.com expands free coverage, seeks support

TheWeeklyDriver.com, the independent new car review and news website online since 2004, has expanded its content platform in several key areas. With the addition of PRNewsWire content, readers can now visit the site to read general interest automotive business news updated daily. A separate daily content news feed features only Truck News. The new content supplements the mainstays of the site, new car reviews and automotive news. The site features more than 700 reviews of vehicles driven beginning in 2004. For more than four years, the website has also featured The Weekly Driver Podcast. Co-host Bruce Aldrich and I have

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