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 [...]
Cash flow problems are common in the transportation industry because freight brokers or shippers can take anywhere from 30, 60, or even 90 days to get paid after hauling a load. This can be inconvenient in the long run as expenses don’t stop when a truck driver isn’t paid, and gaining access [...]
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 [...]
If you’ve been driving a truck for years or are only a few months in, you know that consistent cash flow is critical in the success of your trucking company. Being on the road is tough as it is, so having the comfort of knowing that your trucking company [...]
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 will [...]
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 equipment [...]
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 tips [...]
Running a profitable trucking company takes more than just being a great truck driver. You can be a veteran in the trucking industry, but running a trucking business is challenging if you lack cash flow. Working in the transportation industry can be cutthroat, which is why we are here to [...]