Tips for Becoming a Successful Owner-Operator

Transporting goods across the US mainland as an employee of a reputable logistics company is a way to go! But being a self-employed driver and proudly applying the “owner-operator” title to oneself is even better – independent trucking is gaining its momentum as the grand mission that the transportation industry holds is becoming more and…

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Owner Operator Land Monthly Trucking News Digest #122

Fresh Solution From FourKites Optimizes Connection Time  FourKites, one of the world’s top supply chain visibility companies, released a brand-new solution, FourKites Connect, designed to accelerate the carrier connectivity process. Find out more here.  Fresh Solution From FourKites Optimizes Connection Time  FourKites, one of the world’s top supply chain visibility companies, released a brand-new solution, FourKites Connect, designed…

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The Most Dangerous Truck Parking Places in the USA

No matter how strong your driving skill is and how intense your fervor for the trucking occupation may be, you can’t bypass one discomforting challenge that has been growing on truckers for the past couple of years – hazardous parking spots. Alas, the debilitating problem of dangerous parking areas can not be eliminated even if…

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Hot 2023 Owner-Operator Trends

Now that up-and-down 2022 has turned the corner and promising 2023 has made its first steps down the sidewalk, the people related to the logistics industry look out for what could raise their profits and benefit their businesses. Owner-operators, who form the backbone of today’s transportation sector, are anticipating the pleasurable blow of the wind…

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Owner operator land monthly trucking news digest #121

FMCSA grants HOS waivers for heating-fuel haulers in 45 states On December 22, the FMCSA on Thursday issued a Regional Emergency Declaration in response to severe winter storms and high demand resulting in difficulty obtaining heating fuel in 45 states. Here you can find the whole list of affected jurisdictions included in this Emergency Declaration. Truck driver…

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Owner operator land monthly trucking news digest #120

Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation 2022 The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has recognized 55 companies, all related to the freight and transportation industry, as the top workplaces for women in 2022. Here you can find the 2022 “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” list. Diesel prices see a modest…

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How to make money with LTL Shipping?

LTL shipping has a lot of advantages for small businesses: it is cheaper, because the costs are shared with other shippers, it provides better shipping rates, it reduces warehousing costs, and it has less impact on the environment. But does LTL shipping have as many advantages for truck drivers? What is LTL freight? Less Than Truckload (LTL)…

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