If you’re new to the trucking industry, you learned about weigh stations during your driver training sessions. You’ll also hear about them from other drivers or, if you’re leased on to a motor carrier or freight broker, from your supervisor or dispatcher. As you know,...
The months of November and December always represent the trucking industry’s busiest season, but will motor carriers and freight brokers be able to keep up with the demand? The last few years have brought improved U.S. employment and increased retail spending, two...
With more than 3.5 million truck drivers across the United States, our highways are full of truck stops to serve not only truckers’ needs for diesel fuel, but also their needs for truck maintenance, food, showers, and even entertainment. From coast to coast, more than...
Freight brokers and freight forwarders both play important roles in the movement of cargo. Both work for shippers, such as wholesalers, manufacturers, and other companies that need to have goods transported to different locations. Both serve as the middle intermediary...
Conducting business online and finding work across the country without having to even speak to anyone saves time and opens up countless opportunities. However, anyone can set up a fraudulent website and cheat others. In the world of truck load boards and distant...
