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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #69

The riskiest states for trucking fleets in 2020 Every year Lytx issues the State of the Data report based on the information from fleets of all sizes and types within the trucking industry. According to this report, California is the riskiest state for trucking operations. In this post, you can find the top 5 areas..

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Depression in Truckers: Causes and Ways to Prevent

Mental health problems become more and more common nowadays. This is due to constant stress, financial problems, quarantine restrictions due to the  COVID-19 pandemic, and personal problems. According to Logistics Mental Health, truckers are about twice as likely to experience depression than other people. So why are mental illnesses and anxiety the top problems among..

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #68

Steven Bradbury named Acting Secretary of Transportation On January 12, Steven G. Bradbury was named Acting Secretary of Transportation. In this position, he leads the DOT’s activities and its more than 55,000 employees and $87 billion budget. Bradbury issued a public letter to USDOT colleagues. You can read it here. “Steering Your Way to Better..

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Best cdl jobs for new drivers

Are you a newbie in the transportation business? Then you are definitely faced with the problem of finding a job opportunity. But given the shortage of truck drivers that is growing every year, you will definitely find a way to get money in the trucking industry. So what are the best jobs for truckers with..

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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #67

Fuel delivery service for parked trucks Do you want to save time and money and get gas directly to where your truck is parked? Now it is possible with a new service by  TruckPark and FuelMe. They say it will be available at “less than pump prices”. Read more about this new service here. How..

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Top 5 Traits Needed for Owner Operators

Being an owner operator is not just about having a CDL, and owning your truck and trailer. It is about running your own business, having a deal with clients, money, planning, taxes, and a lot of other responsibilities and liability. And before you change your career, you should learn about all the pros and cons..

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