Is It Time to Buy Trucking Equipment?
Is it wrong to think about growing your trucking business right now? There are always people willing to take risks even when the economic signs look questionable. This contrary mindset might be the start of growing an independent owner-operator trucking business into...
To Lease On or Not? Part 2
In the last post, we discussed the pro side of the decision for a new owner-operator to lease on to a trucking company. In this post, we take a look at the reasons why the driver would turn down the option. The short answer: leasing on to a trucking company trades...
To Lease On or Not? Part 1
Should New Owner-Operators Lease On with a Trucking Company? Should a new owner-operator lease on? For most drivers buying their first truck, yes — leasing on is the middle step in a trucking career. The carrier finds the loads and handles the majority of the billing,...
Expand Your Trucking Revenue Stream
Have you ever thought that you might be leaving money on the table in your trucking business? Maybe you’re looking for a way to expand your trucking revenue stream? Just getting started? See why a truck freight brokerage start-up needs software from day one....
Don’t Drive Angry at Your ELD: Choosing a Reliable ELD
Same problem, different day. Your ELD crashed again. Still frustrated? Read Hate Your ELD? Find the Best ELD for Trucks to see what to look for in a reliable, no-contract ELD. Once you have chosen an ELD, linking your ELD to your TMS lets your miles flow straight into...
Build a Family Trucking Business
A family trucking business is a carrier operation owned and staffed by members of the same family — most often an owner-operator who expands to a second truck driven by a spouse, son, or daughter. Building one is a financial decision before it is a family one: the...
Start Your New Truck Brokering Business With the Right Software
Truck brokering has great potential for making a good living. After getting thorough training (and some experience), to start a new truck brokering business is a challenge. Like starting all new businesses, the key to starting well is by getting organized. Three major...
Need a New ELD?
Did you just find out your electronic logging device (ELD) has been removed from the FMCSA list? Are you looking for a new ELD? Comparing devices? Our guide to the best ELD for trucks covers what owner-operators should look for. Still frustrated? Read Hate Your ELD?...
Intro to Freight Factoring
Cash flow may be one of the biggest issues for trucking companies. The upfront costs of hauling freight won’t wait until the shipper sends the payment – if it’s sent on time. Before you sell an invoice at a discount, check whether the real problem is...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
How To Get Your Own Trucking Authority
Get Your Own Trucking Authority
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