The good news is that some rates are now at, near or even slightly above normal. That is based on typical historic rates and trends and normal estimated forecasts. Yet the bad news is that freight rates continue to be volatile and not stable and predictable – at least in our operating areas and lanes. […]
If you are in trucking then the chances are good that you have at least thought about becoming an owner operator – if you haven’t already done it. Most people have questions in mind about what it would really be like – what the daily and weekly routines would be and how it compares to […]
Starting your own trucking company can be a very rewarding and profitable thing to do. To improve your chances of success and to shorten your learning curve you need access to good information, training, and support. Trucking is unlike any other business in many ways – and ways that matter greatly. I see articles all […]
Many years ago when I was a Recruiter the company I was with at the time kept losing good drivers to other companies that offered a Lease Purchase program. Most of the time they would eventually come back after having failed in such programs, and they would bring me their lease agreements and program details […]
Truckers need RELIABLE and HONEST repair shops and roadside assistance companies. That is because stuff happens and things break – and when it does on a big truck – time is indeed money. That means a repair shop needs to be FAST and PROFESSIONAL and FAIR in its pricing. While a company does not have […]
One of the things that recent events should have made abundantly clear to everyone alive is the need to be better prepared – especially when considering income sources and how to make money needed to live on. Trucking business opportunities are outstanding for those who are success driven – willing to work both hard and […]
Owner Operator Truck Selection Considerations The equipment you select when you first start your own trucking business will definitely have an impact on your success or failure. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the key things you should be aware of and take into consideration when deciding which truck […]
The choices you make will dramatically affect your chances of success – and your likelyhood of failure too. Sad fact – most owner operators WILL FAIL. Why? Because they do not make the right decisions. That is as simple and as nicely as I can put it, and like it or not it is what […]
There are a few things that are really important and if you are just starting trucking as a career you need to get these things now, or as soon as you possibly can. Below are my affiliate links to help you get started better; Flashlight – it doesn’t have to be an expensive one but […]
Trucking is great – and there are many opportunities to earn more income within your own trucking career and trucking business. Yet having additional skills you can rely upon and abilities to produce additional income from other opportunities so you can also enjoy multiple streams of income and less reliance on ANY single source of […]
