Truck Driver Tax Deductions You Need to Know Being a truck driver or owner-operator is no easy feat. From obtaining your trucking business license or commercial driver's license to long hours on the road to handling vehicle maintenance and repairs, you can ultimately spend more money out of pocket [...]
Learning how to calculate your cost per mile is essential for determining whether you are charging enough for hauling a load. Knowing and understanding how to calculate cost per mile can help ensure you do not lose money. Truck drivers can go out of business if they don't calculate their average cost [...]
When starting your trucking business, one common challenge is choosing the different trucking equipment types to use. Each type of trailer comes with different considerations and deciding which one is best for your company is important. Luckily, we put together a list of the most common types of trucking [...]
Wondering how truck drivers stay entertained while on the road? Surprisingly, their hobbies don't have to alter too much because of life on the road. We've gathered a list of the top hobbies that occupy the time of truck drivers while on the road. 1. Podcasts/Audiobooks Any activity that [...]
Whether you’re a new truck driver or a veteran in the industry, a career in truck driving is something you need to get used to. It’s no walk in the park and it can take a toll on a person, so we have compiled some of the best industry [...]
6 Ways to Increase Income as a Truck Driver Many factors affect truck driver income, including experience, knowledge, and reputation. Depending on if you're a company driver or an owner-operator, being a truck driver can come with good benefits. Still, it also means that you spend considerable time away [...]
Decide what you need Each driver's needs are different, so it is important to figure out what you're looking for before you get started on researching other financing options. Ask yourself these important questions: What type of truck do you need for your commercial trucking business? What loads will [...]
If you want to start your own trucking company and participate in interstate commerce, you must have an active operating authority. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires you to have an active authority in all states to operate in the trucking industry. There are different types of [...]
What Is the Best Business Structure for Trucking Companies? Trucking companies play a crucial role in the supply chain by transporting products to stores, warehouses or directly to customers. More than 13 million registered trucks transport almost 11.5 billion tons of freight annually. With the increased demand for truck drivers, starting a [...]