We are not surprised if you are thinking about your swelling fuel cost right now. When the annual average operational cost of a commercial truck comes close to a stressful $180,000, closely monitoring every single penny is a must for an owner operator.  But don’t worry, Every problem has a glimpse of solution in itself and we are here to help you identify that. With fuel cost contributing to an eye-bulging 39% of this total cost, it also makes it one of the biggest areas of scope to cut significant cost of your trucking business. It is getting increasingly difficult to keep the fuel cost ..read more

Do you often wonder how even in those months of satisfactory revenue, your profit margin doesn’t match up to your expectations? Do you know why that is? Because your trucking expenses are exceeding the ideal limits for you to be able to make desired profit. In any business, to maximize profit, one needs to manage their business expenses smartly. Because even the smallest expenses make a huge impact on your overall profit. When you are a self-employed trucker, the responsibilities to look after all the big and small trucking expenses fall on your shoulders. From fuel, insurance to food budget ..read more

According to an industry adage, ‘If you bought it, a trucker brought it.’ The trucking industry serves a large part of America, retail stores, hospitals, gas stations, garbage disposal, construction sites, banks, and a clean water supply depend entirely upon trucks to distribute vital cargo. Even before a product reaches store shelves, the raw materials and other stages of production materials that go into manufacturing any given product are moved by trucks. According to the ATA (American Trucking Association), the trucking industry could need more than 1,60,000 drivers by 2030, so if you are ..read more

Finding loads as an owner-operator, could be a vital decision for your business. Getting the right load will directly impact how much revenue you earn and your company’s operating costs. At the same time, innovative technology has made it easier and more efficient. But finding out which load suits your freight can be a difficult decision to make. Wondering how you are going to find loads as an owner-operator? Looking for a new way to haul your freight? In this blog, we have covered the various ways to find loads as an owner-operator and determine which option is best for your trucking business ..read more

If you are in the trucking industry in the United States, you know the effort behind how to prepare for the CDL permit test, and it’s not easy. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drivers are trained to drive Commercial Motor Vehicles(CMV). Special, strict rules bind all CDL drivers, and violating them can result in penalties or disqualifying their CDL.  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the trucking industry in the United States. The primary mission of FMCSA is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities, including large trucks and buses. To keep this simple, FM ..read more

Owner Operators often work independently, which gives them more freedom and flexibility than company drivers. Owner Operators run and manage their business themselves. Most truck drivers are commercial drivers, if we check the ratio one out of nine is independent. The first and foremost thing you need to know before deciding to hit the roads independently or buying anything is that your life will change.  Here are things you need to know before becoming an Owner Operator and jumping into your independent career.  When you are transitioning from the company- Driver to Owner-Operator ..read more

Truck driving is a massive industry, with 3.6 million employed as professional drivers and 7.95 million working in the transportation field. Which accounts for 5.8% of the overall United States workforce. But do you know every truck driver is different from one another in terms of job titles and specialized job types? Some work on a contractual basis, while others work permanently. Despite these differences, no driver will deny the fact that CDL certification opens a wider range of opportunities. Given the many routes and responsibilities, one might wonder what type of trucking jobs ..read more

No matter what the day or season, there is so much truth in the saying, ‘If you bought it, a truck brought it.’ You can always thank a truck driver for all those little moments you celebrate in your life on this ‘Truck Driver Appreciation Week’. You may or may not realize all the life necessitates you use in your everyday life arrived at your doorstep or local store by a professional truck driver. Most Americans don’t realize how essential truckers are to their lives until there is a disruption that prevents deliveries. This week we are showing our gratitude to all those truck drivers who deli ..read more

What Is Lumper In Logistics? A lumper is a third-party person hired by a shipper, carrier, broker, or warehouse to load or unload the freight from a truck trailer when it arrives at a warehouse facility. This is done by the truck driver himself or the designated team, depending on the type of freight you haul. What Is Lumper Fee? A lumper fee is charged to the carrier when a shipper utilizes third-party workers to help load or unload the trailer contents. Most of you must be knowing, that whenever you reach out to a shipper, they’re going to say, well, we have lumper service, and most of ..read more

When you think about booming industries in the US, you must be knowing just over 70% of all U.S. freight moves through trucks, which means that there’s always a demand for trucks and, more importantly, trucking companies. Do you want to start a trucking Company? Thinking you want to do it is easy, but getting started can be confusing. You must know what forms you need, where you get them, and the order you need to complete them. There is an abundance of factors to be considered, including a business plan, hiring employees, choosing your business entity, and securing financing. This blog have p ..read more