The latest news from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding electronic logging is that AOBRDs will no longer comply. If you are a truck driver or fleet manager that has dependent on an automatic on-board recording device, you are going to have to switch over soon. The only permitted method for recording hours […]
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 […]
Creating Work-Life Balance as an OTR Trucker
To live a happy life, you have to find balance between work and play. Too much work and you are overstressed and physically exhausted. Too much play and you end up sleeping on your buddy’s couch. As an OTR trucker the line between work and play is even more skewed. After all, you live, work, […]
Make More Money in Trucking by Controlling Your Fuel Costs
One of the most unavoidable, and substantial, expenses for anyone in the trucking business is fuel. When you have a commercial truck and trailer that gets 5 miles on the gallon, you can easily spend thousands of dollars at the pump each month. Fortunately there are several tried and true methods for controlling your fuel […]
How Technology Has Shaped The Trucking Industry
One of the greatest hurdle for any fleet or dispatch-related service is communication while in the field. It wasn’t so long ago we were reliant upon radios—commonly citizen’s band (CB) radios. While mostly effective, they were beholden to range limitations, open channels, and cross-talk from time to time. While still present in many cabs today, […]