Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #33

Protect Yourself From the Coronavirus Of course, you wear a face mask and use sanitizer, try to stay 6 feet away from the other people, and wash your hands thoroughly. But in this post, you can learn some not so obvious advice that helps you to protect yourself. Online Orders Shipping During the Quarantine Because of COVID-19, people have…

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Pros and Cons of Owner Operator Team Driving

Driver teams are highly demanded, especially in long-haul transportation. Usually, it is expedited, dedicated, or time-sensitive cargo. Just don't expect it to be easy. But only you can decide if it's worth it. What Are the Pros of Team Truck Drivers Work? High paying job. There are more available jobs in this category and usually with higher…

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #32

IRP and IFTA deadline changes due to the Coronavirus  Do you want to know about all the updates in IRP and IFTA deadlines in every state? Find all the information here. How can the state support the trucking industry? Truck drivers play a key role in supporting the economy now. They will also help us to go out…

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Best Local Trucking Jobs

Local truck driving has a significant advantage - you will come back home every night. More free time, holidays with family, familiar territory, less impact on health - the other reasons why truckers prefer short-haul jobs. Usually, you will need more than 1 year of CDL experience to get this job.  Dump truck job One of the…

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #31

How to deal with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse was launched on January 6, 2020. The new mandate has shown what could make our roads safer. Read the advice on how drivers, carriers, and fleets can manage the process related to Clearinghouse here.  Owner-operators protested in Houston Around 75 independent contractors and truck…

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Factoring for Owner Operators: Pros and Cons

Running your own business as an owner-operator can be tricky, especially when your clients pay bills in 30 to 60 days. But all this time you have a lot of payments like emergency repairs, insurance costs, maintenance, loan payments, and others. And your own salary, of course. So if you don't have the opportunity and…

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #30

CARES Act and lending programs for smaller fleets The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is the $2 trillion economic recovery package. It focuses on small companies with fewer than 500 employees. In connection with the current situation, a lot of carriers need state support. BTW these loans are potential forgivable. For more information,…

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