Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #25

Freight Volumes are Rising but Rates Staying Still Freight brokers tell about expedited and truckload volumes rising. However, rates don’t rise because of overcapacity. If you are interested in this information, please check out this post. Simple Trailer Doesn’t Mean You Should Ignore Maintenance Trailer maintenance is often neglected. You shouldn’t ignore preventive maintenance of your trailer even…

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Time Sensitive Freight and Problems With Safety

Time-sensitive freight transportation causes a lot of crashes and fatal cases, as many drivers neglect safety to please the boss. Driving in extreme weather conditions, driving when your body is exhausted, ignoring speed limits. These are the main things that cause unpleasant incidents and even death. Truckers who say that they have never done at least…

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #24

Serious Problem with Detention Time Detention time issue has been lurking around for years. Oftentimes, truckers have to wait for hours without any recompense. This article shows how much detention time costs for truckers. Leasing or Owning a Class 8 Truck What is the difference between owning a class 8 truck or leasing it? There are pros and cons from…

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #23

Fresh Features in 2020 RAM Trucks New RAM 1500 and heavy-duty line pickups will have a package of new features in 2020. In this post, you can look at the full list of new things that will be added to RAM trucks. FMCSA Allows to Waive HOS Regulations Due to Hurricane Dorian Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expands…

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How to Save Money as Trucker: 5 Smartest Tips

Trucking forces many drivers to spend a lot of their time on the road, away from home. They don’t have much choice when it comes to buying necessary things. Prices at some places are high, and drivers are compelled paying through the nose for essential things. Salary of the trucker is not on the same level…

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #22

Cargo Theft Statistics Goes Down According to SensiGuard, cargo theft decreased across the US. You can check out the statistics in this post. GATS Will Have Even More Trucks Good news for everyone who decided to visit GATS this year. The list of new trucks that will be shown next week has increased. Here you can view the whole list…

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Truck Inspection: Fundamental Part of Every Road Trip

Checking your truck before each trip is essential. By inspecting the truck, trailer, and a load, you ensure your safety on the road. Any problem or malfunction must be fixed before departure. You surely don’t want to get in trouble during the trip. Take some time to check your rig. We’ll show you what steps you…

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