Owner-ops are responsible for personal benefits as well as pay, business costs
Truck owners are usually aware of the costs associated with being in business for themselves. Those expenses go far beyond fuel and maintenance to keep
Truck owners are usually aware of the costs associated with being in business for themselves. Those expenses go far beyond fuel and maintenance to keep
ROGERS, Ark. — Nestled in the Ozark Mountains in an area locals like to call “God’s Country,” The Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) wrapped up its
An old joke asserts that “In <insert any region here> there are only two seasons — winter and road construction.” It’s certainly true that more
IRVING, TEXAS — Husband-and-wife team Randy and Darci Wickham have been named 2023 Drivers of the Year by Texas-based National Carriers Inc. (NCI). During 2023,
The trucking industry abounds with stories of carriers that began with a single truck and a person with a dream. The entrepreneurial spirit is still
As professional drivers, I know you’ve all spent many nights parked at a truck stop, facing down the neon glow of fast-food signs. Those fried,
There are too many trucks competing for too little freight in the North American market, driving rates down. This is not news to most carriers
Sam Landrum didn’t get into trucking for the scenery or any personal acclaim. In fact, the way things started out, he might not have been
Ready or not, the 2024 International Roadcheck is just around the corner. Are you ready for the three-day inspection blitz? While many drivers opt to
SPONSORED BY SCALE FUNDING Fraud continues to be on the rise in transportation. From double brokering to identity theft, these scams can result in significant
BOISE, Idaho — Carriers are showing some optimism about freight rates, according to the latest Bloomberg | Truckstop survey. The survey, which polled owner-operators and
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — According to the latest numbers from Truckstop, refrigerated spot rates surged in the week ended May 3 (week 18) while total load
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) has grouped together six female trucking professionals for its 2024 Image Team. Team members are considered
CONTENT SPONSORED BY NFI INDUSTRIES The phrase “sisterhood is powerful” may seem like an overused and outdated mantra, but it is the perfect description for
DENVER — Mountainous terrain can be one of the most difficult for truckers to navigate, as the hills, valleys and sharp turns can present dozens
MIAMI — Ryder System Inc. has been named a VETS Indexes Recognized Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes Ryder’s commitment
SALEM, Ore. — There are 325 new truck drivers in Oregon thanks to a $3.4 million grant from the Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge.
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services has recognized 54 company drivers for achieving two, three, four and five million miles driven without a preventable
Predatory towing. It’s a term with which all too many motor carriers and drivers are uncomfortably familiar. It’s possible your company has been a victim
We all know how much people love to hate lawyers. Even I can jump right on that bandwagon. When you pay a lawyer for his/her