For years you’ve been dreaming of hitting the open road, being your own boss, and making a solid living and now you’re ready. CDL in hand, vision of launching your own trucking company, but you need to get your feet wet with a larger carrier to learn the ropes and get some revenue. While you […]
Trucking Trends to Watch For 2019
With 2018 nearly in the rear-view mirror it’s time to look ahead and make a plan for the coming year. We’ve kept our ear to the ground and have assembled a short list of trends to be on the lookout for in 2019. Trucks & Technology A continuing trend form 2018 is still building momentum […]
Commercial Truck Winter Maintenance Tips
North America is a beautiful continent to explore throughout the year—with 4 distinct seasons through much of the northern regions. The gorgeous reds, oranges, and golds of Fall will swiftly change to bare trees and ice and snow up north. Fortunately, we have time to plow through the winter maintenance checklist. If you don’t have […]
Negotiating Load Fees As A Small Carrier
While the freight business is dominated by larger carriers, they are forced to brush with broad strokes, leaving a great opportunity for smaller carriers to pick up smaller, one-off, or less-traveled routes as an excellent niche. However, many smaller carriers haven’t yet established the resources to drive down costs and maximize profit margins. While this […]
Getting Paid: 4 Effective Collection Strategies
You’re already having success finding work, but you’re finding the back-office and bill collection on loads delivered is taking too long or your communicating with the customer only after the bill is past due. At that point, cash flow is non-existent and you’re either dipping into your reserves, borrowing for operating expenses, or even worse, […]