On the surface, becoming an owner-operators seems much more enjoyable and profitable than working under a dispatcher for a larger trucking company. Yet, truckers should know that there is still a lot of hard work and responsibility that goes into owning and operating your own trucking businesses and the decision to move away from a … Read More
If you are starting a trucking company, an “MC” number is your authority to operate. There are also “FF” and “MX” numbers depending on the type of trucking business you hope to run and the kinds of authority you need to do so. These numbers, known as proof of Operating Authority, are required by law … Read More
Driver retention is critical to the success of any trucking company and keeping drivers is becoming increasingly important as the national truck driver shortage continues to effect the industry. Often times driver retention start with the hiring process and the incentives that trucking companies provide to lure in the best drivers possible. Trucking companies with … Read More
Using online trucking load boards is a great way for a trucking company to find the best loads to haul. The trouble can be finding the best trucking load board for your company so that you are always hauling the loads you want to haul when you want to haul them. Luckily, there are a … Read More
Iowa 80 – as the largest truck stop in the world, the Iowa 80 is difficult to miss. Much more than a truck stop, the Iowa 80 provides parking for 800 rigs and offers a variety of perks and amenities such as a dentist office, dog wash, barbershop, the Super Truck Showroom with a variety … Read More
There are a lot of dos and don’ts when it comes to starting a trucking company and it is easy to become overwhelmed with the process and lose sight of how to be successful. One of the first things you need to before even starting your trucking business is ensuring that the freight will be … Read More
The trucking industry is full of change. Driving some of this evolution are new technological advancements that are spreading through the trucking industry. The expansion of mobile devices are pushing this change and it is time for trucking companies to adapt to these new realities or else risk falling behind and losing their competitive edge. … Read More
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
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