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Refrigerated LTL Carriers: What they are…

Learn how refrigerated LTL carriers work and get tips on choosing the right carrier for the job.

Refrigerated LTL Carriers: What they are and how to choose one

Power Only Trucking

If you’re in the trucking business, you may have heard of power-only trucking. But exactly what does power-only mean? Power-only trucking happens…

Wreaths Across America: Driving to…

Truckstop is partnering with Wreaths Across America (WAA) this holiday season to remember and honor veterans across the country by laying a wreath at…

Wreaths Across America: Driving to Remember, Honor, and Teach the Value of Freedom

What Is Backhaul Trucking?

Fuel: As of November 2020, the average cost of diesel in the United States is $2.38 per gallon. Assuming your rig gets 6 miles per gallon, your fuel…

11 Tips to Negotiate Better Freight Rates

As a carrier or owner-operator, rate negotiations can be frustrating. It takes valuable time and energy to come to an agreement that works for both…

11 Tips to Negotiate Better Freight Rates

Truck Driver Salary: Top Paying Jobs (By…

No matter how much you might love being on the road, very few people get into a career without the expectation of making money. What is the average…

Truck Driver Salary: Top Paying Jobs (By State & Freight Type)

Refrigerated Trucking: Pros, Cons, and Bes…

Refrigerated trucking companies provide a valuable service for our country. By transporting fresh produce, groceries, medical supplies, and other…

Refrigerated Trucking: Pros, Cons, and Best Practices

11 Ways to Find (and Book) Truck Loads…

Being a carrier can be highly rewarding except when you struggle to find truck loads. And, not just any truckloads, but the right ones: those that…

11 Ways to Find (and Book) Truck Loads Online

Dry Van vs. Reefer: Which is Best?

The question of whether a dry van or a reefer is best depends a lot on the lanes you work in and the type of cargo you carry. There are fewer than a…