Logistics companies and owner-operators walk a fine line between maintaining healthy profits and remaining price-competitive with other providers in their region. The dramatic shift in supply chain and now rising inflation exacerbates an already delicate balance. Tack on a conflict a world away putting a strain on energy availability and pricing has seen fuel prices […]
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, […]
Tips For Working With A Load Broker
Picture this. Every time you hunt for a new load as an owner operator or independent trucking company, you have to deal with load brokers. However, it never fails that something goes awry with your commercial truck and trailer loads. The load broker might have failed to share some important information, or you may have […]
New OTR Owner/Operator? Project Your Profitability Like A Veteran
Starting and running your own business is never a simple undertaking, but those who run their own trucking businesses have their own unique set of challenges. Several variables are considered when calculating the expected business operating costs. On average, an owner-operator trucking business needs to bring in $180,000 each year just to break even, which comes […]
Tips On Finding The Right Subcontracting Partner
You’ve been a trucker for a few years and are looking for new opportunities in the industry. The next logical step is to go into business for yourself as an owner-operator, but where do you begin? We’ve covered starting your own trucking business in previous posts, however you now have a truck and trailer […]