With the truck driver shortage plaguing the trucking industry, it is now more important than ever for trucking companies to find creative ways to attract new drivers to the profession. Increasingly less young adults want to take on the demand of being a long-haul truck driver. With relatively low pay of around $38,000 a year … Read More
For owner-operators of a trucking company, keeping up to date with proper maintenance techniques is essential to staying competitive and extending the life of your truck. The truck is what makes you the money and it should be treated with the utmost care if you want to run a stable and successful trucking business. In … Read More
Trucking insurance premiums are often the third largest expense for trucking companies after buying or leasing trucks and paying for fuel. Even with a sound insurance policy from a reliable provider, premiums will continue to increase from year to year. For trucking companies these rising costs can be difficult to manage and it is important … Read More
When starting a trucking company it is important to consider all of the initial and ongoing expenses that will be involved. There are two main types of expenses: fixed and variable. Fixed expenses are always the same and are paid regularly. Variable expenses are subject to change and can arise at different times. For a … Read More
It can be difficult for long-haul truck drivers to maintain a healthy diet. With tight time constraints and long hours on the road, truck drivers usually resort to getting cheap fast food from roadside stops or turnpike service plazas. While these eating habits are easy on the wallet, they encourage unhealthy choices which not only … Read More
According to the American Trucking Associations’ U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast to 2025, the American trucking industry will continue to grow at an impressive rate over the next 10 years. Despite continuing driver shortages and national infrastructure issues, the ATA’s chief economists have determined from their research that the increasing demand for transporting goods will keep … Read More
The nature of truck driving is not conducive to healthy sleeping habits. Drivers often struggle to get enough sleep when out on the road and may try to catch up on sleep during the days that they are home. These inconsistent sleeping habits can lead to tired and unfocused truck drivers, presenting a health and … Read More
Need a break from driving your truck? Spice up the long haul with a quick stop at some of these fun roadside attractions. Spending hour after hour looking at an identical stretch of pavement can get monotonous and mentally exhausting. Luckily, America is full of all types of interesting destinations that provide a much needed … Read More
Every trucking company hopes to be profitable but it can be difficult to sustain profits without sufficient cash flow. It is easy to underestimate the importance of maintaining an ample cash flow and it is not uncommon for trucking companies to lose out on profits because they lack the cash flow to take on new … Read More
Cash flow is lifeblood of any business and needs to be properly managed and taken care of in order to achieve long-term financial success. Unfortunately, many small business owners fail to understand this reality and poorly manage their cash flow when first starting out. According to American Express, 90% of small-business failures are by poor … Read More
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