For new owner-operators who don’t have a long list of direct shipper contacts yet, load boards can be a great tool to keep the truck moving. Load boards can help make owner operators more efficient, as well, so that they...
You can start your very own trucking company with just one truck, allowing you to be your own boss, make your own schedule, and control your future. As exciting as it is, the road to becoming an owner-operator isn’t without...
When fuel prices are high and rates are low, trucking companies may need to find opportunities to cut costs to give profit margins a boost. Employing cost-saving strategies requires balance, so that operations remain efficient while savings are accrued. In...
What is Digital Freight Matching? Digital freight matching (DFM) apps use load, carrier data, and algorithms to match carriers to freight that fits their needs, helping shippers and brokers get their loads covered by qualified carriers and carriers find the...
Load boards, dispatchers, and freight brokers may be the first options that come to mind when you’re thinking of how to find truck loads, but there are less traditional methods that may help you find loads, as well. The best...
If you own or manage a freight company, you may be looking to expand your service area and customer base. At the very least, you need a steady business income to keep your business alive and well. However, running your...
For truckers, average freight factoring fees range from 1% to 5% of the complete load payment. There are a number of hidden costs in the company’s contract and knowing about them ahead of time can spare you the difficulty and...
Trucking is the lifeblood of the American economy, accounting for more than 72.5% of the freight transportation across the country. With more than 3.3 million drivers, and 7.6 million people employed directly or indirectly by the trucking industry, it plays...
