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what is an owner operator

What Is an Owner-Operator? Everything You Need to Know

Key Takeaways Owner-operators run their own trucking business, either leasing to a carrier or operating independently. They manage everything from...
strategies for finding truckloads

5 Possible Strategies For Finding Truckloads for Owner Operators

Key Takeaways Freight brokers provide steady loads but take a percentage of your earnings. Load boards offer flexibility and direct...
preventative maintenance for semi trucks

Preventative Maintenance for Semi-Trucks

Key Takeaways: Preventative maintenance for semi-trucks reduces breakdowns, repair costs, and ensures compliance with DOT regulations. Regular inspections of critical...
life of truck driver

Life Of A Truck Driver: What An Average Day Looks Like?

Explore a truck driver’s daily life, from early starts and long drives to challenges, lifestyle, and the unique trucking community.
short haul trucking

Everything You Need to Know About Short-Haul Trucking

Key Takeaways: Short-haul trucking transports goods within 250 miles, using smaller trucks and allowing drivers to return home daily. It...
set hot shot rates

How to Set the Best Hot Shot Rates Per Mile?

Key Takeaways Hot shot rates per mile vary from $1.50 to $3.50 based on fuel costs, demand, and location. To...
how to become truck dispatcher

How to Become a Truck Dispatcher: A Guide to Success

Key Takeaways: A truck dispatcher coordinates freight movement by assigning loads, tracking shipments, and handling communication between drivers, brokers, and...
canada hours ofservice regulations

Canada Hours of Service: Everything You Need to Know

Key Takeaways Canada’s HOS rules limit driving to 13 hours per day and require at least 10 hours of off-duty...
what is personal conveyance and its rules & regulations

What is Personal Conveyance – Rules and Regulations

Key Takeaways: Personal conveyance allows drivers to use a CMV for personal reasons during off-duty hours, provided it does not...
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