My Worst Load Ever: Hauling Oregon Potato Chips to Texas
The worst load of my career started off as just another day in early October, 2013. October 1, searching for
Was That Flatbed Hauling a UFO to Area 51?
I was searching online today for the latest news about flatbed cargo, and I found this headline: “Flying Saucer UFO
Last Chance: Public Comment on Carrier Insurance Ends Soon
The public comment period on the FMCSA’s proposal to raise the minimum financial responsibility required of carriers ends next week.
Carrier Insurance Rule Hits Small Business Hardest
Are your insurance premiums going up? The FMCSA finally issued its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), which proposes an
Hours of Service Restart Rules Rolled Back
Two of the most controversial parts of last year’s Hours of Service (HOS) overhaul have officially been rolled back –
Carrier Insurance Going Up?
Not yet, although the proposed rule to raise the minimum amount of insurance coverage required of carriers cleared another hurdle
Carriers Deliver for Charity
DAT and Real Women in Trucking — an organization committed to helping women in the trucking industry, while promoting safety
Carrier Insurance Could Be on the Rise
Liability insurance is one of the biggest fixed expenses facing any trucking company, so raising the minimum could have a
Should Drivers be Paid for Detention Time?
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s proposed four-year, $302 billion transportation bill includes a new rule that drivers be paid for
Facebook Group Chases Best-Paying Loads
Successful owner-operator Chad Boblett (right) created the Facebook group “Rate Per Mile Masters.” Most drivers will face challenges when they
Smart Tools to Keep Drivers Happy
The growing consensus is that trucking is now facing a truckload capacity crunch. For carriers, that means driver recruitment and
Why Company Reviews Matter to Your Reputation
In the digital world, it is all about what potential customers can find out about your operation before they make