Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #11

Why Being a Small Carrier is Tough? This interesting post describes all the main reasons why small carriers have it so tough. Insurance and fuel costs, driver shortage, government regulations, and many others. If you are interested in small carrier question, you should totally check it out. Diesel Price Hitting the High Mark Again The average price for diesel…

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How to Make Money with a Box Truck

The trucking industry is a profitable type of business. And box trucks are one of the most demanded commercial vehicle types. Whether you decide to become a company driver or want to rent, lease, or buy your van, these services are always in high demand. But first of all, let's figure out what box truck…

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #10

Fleet Maintenance Complexity Grows With Trucks Technologies As new trucks become more complex, technicians must make up new tools to keep up with them. Besides the mechanical part, mechanics need to deal with the electronic components of modern trucks. Truck manufacturers offer their own electronic systems to simplify the maintenance and reduce the downtime. Read this…

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How Much Do Heavy Haul Truckers Make

Heavy haul trucking is a specialized type of freight transportation. Many drivers dream to be assigned to oversize loads because they’ll get more money from it. However, the driver is required: To have experience in heavy loads hauling To have experience in handling special permit requirement To know how to coordinate the route where oversize…

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #9

Three New Bills to Provide Relief from ELD Mandate These new bills will exempt some agricultural haulers and small-business truckers from ELD mandate. Read this post to learn more about new bills and what they will change. Snow Storm Intensifies: New Information from The National Weather Service Winter storm in the northern plain is extending to the middle…

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What Jobs Can You Get with a CDL

Owning a CDL doesn’t always mean that you should be a truck driver. The trucking industry sometimes can be demanding and which could be a turn off for many CDL owners. But there is good news, and you didn’t waste your time and money obtaining a CDL. There are plenty of jobs that are related to…

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Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #8

Parking Space: $4,600 Per Year Loss for Each Trucker Looking for a good parking space is a problem for many truckers. Due to the truck parking shortage, many drivers spend thousands of dollars every year. Read this post to learn more about the parking problem. FMCSA Will Make Upgrading to Class A CDL Easier The Federal Motor Carrier Safety…

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