Motor carriers have many fixed expenses, from lease payments to licenses. The cost of doing business in the trucking industry comes at a high price when you factor in everything from training to maintenance and you will find few ways to influence those standard...
Whether you are a new owner-operator, a well-established fleet owner, or an asset-based freight broker, you know that expansion can increase your profitability. With more trucks, you can reap certain efficiencies and economies of scale and be able to work with larger...
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,...
With today’s smartphones, information is real-time and instant: two key triggers that meet the trucking industry’s demand to keep freight and trucks on the move. Online load boards and specialized apps for iPhones, Androids, and tablets help independent owner...