If you are paying trucking insurance premiums that are too high, there are several factors that can be adjusted to lower your rates. Insurance companies examine your drivers, your fleet, and your safety record to determine your rates; to get...

The trucking market might be booming, but just owning a trucking company isn’t enough to keep you in business. As an entrepreneur, you always have to look at the bottom line and make sure that your costs are managed effectively...

It may seem like there are very few physical requirements of a truck driver, since much of the time is spent in a sitting position, driving down the road. However, there are some basic physical requirements which, if not met,...

Truck drivers spend a great deal of time on the road, and after seeing pretty much the same sights for mile after mile, hour after hour, it can easily happen that a truck driver becomes hypnotized by the road. This of...

The deadline to comply with ELD Legislation is upon us. By December 18, 2017 all truckers will be required to use Electronic Logging Devices. While it may take time for industry professionals to adjust to this new way of logging,...

Are you a new truck driver or hoping to break into the transportation industry?  Here are ten helpful success tips from experienced truck drivers who know this business. Befriend Your Dispatcher.Your dispatcher should be your new best friend.  Often, they...

Many small businesses, particularly those in the trucking and freight hauling industry, struggle with irregular work demand, long lead times in payments, and rigid terms for bill due dates.  While there are some risky alternative funding options that could make...

The demand for truck drivers is exploding across America these days, and it is estimated that over the next decade that more than six times the current 35,000 drivers will be needed, to haul freight from coast-to-coast and all destinations...

Building a team of great drivers for your trucking company can be the most important aspect of growing your business, as opposed to just treading water and trying to maintain your position in the market. This makes it essential to...

Statistically, drivers have more health issues than almost any other group of professionals, and even more alarming, they also have shorter lifespans. This isn’t too hard to fathom, since the job is characterized by very little exercise, working areas that...