Owner Operator Land Weekly Trucking News Digest #12

Van and Reefer Rates Fall According to data from the last week of March, rates for van and reefer are lower, in comparison to February stats. However, flatbed rates are increased. If you want to know more about current rates and load-to-truck ratio for van, reefer, and flatbeds, you should read this post. Which Violations Can…

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Best Way to Find Hot Shot Loads

Hot Shot trucking can be a good start for any driver who wants to become an owner operator. You don’t have to invest in a bigger truck or equipment, you can just go with a pickup truck with a small trailer or van. The first thing that comes out, when you dealt with documentation and permits…

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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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