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best states for owner operators in 2024

Best States for Owner Operators in 2024

For owner-operators, location plays a crucial role that can greatly influence their profitability and sense of fulfillment at work. The proper state can offer more possibilities, fewer regulations, and an improved standard of living, leading to a more fulfilling and prosperous career. This article, with your role as owner-operators in mind, aims to identify the..

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OWNER OPERATOR LAND MONTHLY TRUCKING NEWS DIGEST #131

Despite the Fuel Cost Decline Operational Costs are Still High In 2023, operational costs for trucking carriers increased despite lower fuel prices, with the overall marginal cost of operating a truck reaching $2.27 per mile, a 0.8% rise from 2022, according to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). Since 2020, costs have increased by 62.4..

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How Can AI be Used in the Trucking Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly developed from a sci-fi idea to a vital technology that is changing numerous aspects of our lives. AI, which encompasses robotics, machine learning, and natural language processing, makes it possible for machines to carry out tasks that ordinarily demand human intelligence. AI is a cornerstone of innovation across numerous sectors, driven..

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Fastest Semi Truck

When we think of speed, the sleek contours of sports cars and the roar of motorcycles usually come to mind. Rarely do we imagine the hulking presence of a semi-truck barreling down the highway at record-breaking speed. But in the realm of automotive innovation, things are always being done beyond the limits of possible. Welcome..

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Where Do Hot Shot Drivers Sleep

Hot shot drivers play a crucial role in ensuring timely delivery of small, urgent loads across vast distances. These drivers confront different obstacles than their long-haul counterparts because they frequently work under pressure and navigate different terrains. The essential problem of where to sleep is one of those obstacles. While regular truckers may have access..

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OWNER OPERATOR LAND MONTHLY TRUCKING NEWS DIGEST #130

Diesel Prices Go Down While Rates Go Up Diesel prices in the U.S. have hit a two-year low, averaging $3.76 per gallon, the lowest since January 2022, after peaking over $5 in early 2022 due to the Ukraine conflict. This marks the sixth consecutive week of price declines, with the most significant drops in California..

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