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Why Your Drivers Deserve a Rest
Why Your Drivers Deserve a RestEveryone needs a break now and then, but especially those who move freight for a living, particularly truck drivers. As the old adage goes, “you can’t underestimate a good night’s rest.” The benefits of a well-rested driver...
Analyzing Your Fleet’s Condition
It’s getting harder to secure new—and even used—trucks as supply chain problems and other ripples from the COVID-19 pandemic slow down new vehicle production. Some industry experts say that if you were to order a new truck today that it may not complete...
Owner Operator or Independent Contractor: What’s The Difference?
In trucking, we see the terms “owner operator” and “independent contractor” get thrown around a lot. They both essentially describe truck drivers who are independent operators and are not legally employed by one carrier company in particular. While these...
Should You Own or Lease Your Trailer?
Should You Own or Lease Your Trailer? One question truckers often ask themselves – should I buy or lease my trailer? While there are obviously many advantages to owning your own trailer, there are always a handful of downsides. In this article, we will...
The Future of Safety Technologies on the Road
Every single day the trucking industry hauls 51 million tons of freight, valued at nearly $52 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). In order to keep that freight, as well as the drivers and the public, safe, the transportation...
3 Tips to Stay Safe on the Road
After more than 20 years on the road, we like to think we know a thing or two about safety. When it comes to the road, there’s no such thing as “too safe” so we compiled a list of safety tips to help the professional drivers out there. Safety Comes...
11 Steps to Becoming an Owner Operator
11 Steps to Becoming an Owner Operator When it comes to becoming an Owner Operator, there is no such thing as being too prepared. Here are 11 standard steps you should follow when it comes time for you to make the switch and become an Owner Operator. 1-...