Heavy haul trucking is a popular method for transporting goods and machinery across the U.S. If you operate a trucking company that performs heavy hauling or is looking to start, check out this guide to learn more about how the process works. What Is Heavy Haul Trucking? Heavy haul [...]
In trucking you need to update your MCS-150 every 2 years. This should demystify the process for you. About This Form Please note: After December 12, 2015, MCS-150 forms can ONLY be used to update a USDOT number, not for initial registration with FMCSA. First-time applicants must use the [...]
As trucking businesses plan out their year, logistics and supply chain demands significantly impact their revenue streams and bottom lines. Smaller and medium-sized companies are especially affected by their decisions to take part in the spot freight market or negotiate agreements for longer-term contract rates. While both options have [...]
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 [...]
When on the road in a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), it's critical to be prepared for a Department of Transportation (DOT) inspection. This review ensures CMVs over 10,000 pounds function correctly and drivers have the necessary paperwork. Officials can pull drivers over at any point for a DOT inspection, [...]
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 [...]
Hit by a bad driver? That bad driver’s insurance company may offer to pay to repair your equipment, but may not offer to pay for your other losses and expenses. Do yourself a favor and ask for everything you have rights to be paid on (which do vary a [...]
Growing a trucking business has its fair share of challenges. Business owners that make the right decisions at the right time have the greatest chance of success. It doesn't matter how long you've been driving in the trucking industry; if you don't know how to operate a company, you [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]