Owner operator land monthly trucking news digest #119

FMCSA wants truckers' feedback on ELD regulations The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says it wants to improve the regulations regarding electronic logging devices. Commenters are specifically asked to address the five specific areas in which the agency is considering making changes. Read more about them in this post. The deadline to comment is Nov. 15. Fuel…

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Trucking jobs: why are veterans such a good fit for CDL truck driving jobs?

A lot of veterans have a hard time finding jobs they are qualified to do. To help our heroes start the next chapter of their life, the Biden administration launched the Trucking Action Plan to Strengthen America’s Workforce. One of the other purposes of this campaign is to address a critical shortage of truck drivers.…

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Owner operator land monthly trucking news digest #118

USDOT awards $15 million to build I-4 West Central Florida Truck Parking Facility Biden administration announced that Florida Department of Transportation had secured funding for the construction of a new truck parking facility on Interstate 4 between Tampa and Orlando. The project will consist of a new parking facility with approximately 120 truck parking spaces, electric…

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Owner operator land monthly trucking news digest #117

The FMCSA issued a regional emergency declaration for fuel haulers in four Midwestern states The FMCSA announced a temporary exemption to hours-of-service rules for carriers hauling fuel products in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin affected by a BP’s Whiting oil refinery shutdown. The reason for this is a fire at the factory, and the timing of…

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Is Hot Shot Trucking Profitable?

Hot shot trucking is a truck driving service for small loads that must be delivered quickly, cost-effectively, and with less hassle. This business type has become increasingly popular in the last few years. Hot shot truckers usually drive super-duty pickups with trailers rather than semi trucks. The lower startup cost is why many future owner…

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Owner operator land monthly trucking news digest #116

California Trucker Protest: What is AB5? Assembly Bill 5 was passed in 2019. According to this law, independent contractors have to pass an “ABC” test in order to be classified as such. Read more about it here and here. On July 11 workers at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland gathered to protest…

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How Much Does a Cargo Van Owner Operator Make?

Cargo Vans offers a lot of profitable business opportunities. It also has a number of pros over semi trucks: cargo van drivers don't have to abide by weight limits and follow HOS, can use campgrounds and RV parks instead of always crowded truck parks, and have a home time more often. For most cargo van…

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