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05/20/2022

Motor Freight Trucking 101: What It Is and How it Works

Motor freight trucking is the backbone of the U.S. economy. It is how virtually all the goods and commodities we use in our homes and businesses get from their point of origin to their final destination. The industry raked in more than $732 billion in revenue throughout 2020 and grew even more during 2021. What

04/07/2022

What is a Freight Carrier?

Freight carriers are the individuals or companies that transport goods to their destination on behalf of a shipper. Shippers are the companies that have or make the goods needing to be shipped. The type of freight carrier you use depends on what they ship. For example, cargo and sometimes standard airlines carry air freight. Ocean

11/30/2021

16 Practical Ways to Improve Trucking Fuel Economy

Take a look at some ways to increase fuel efficiencies when you're over the road.

06/12/2019

How to Make a Higher Profit as an Owner-Operator

Learn some methods an owner-operator or small fleet owner can do to improve their bottom line.

06/19/2018

Truck Tires Getting Killed? 16 Fixes Every Owner Operator & Carrier Needs

Proper tire choice and good maintenance habits lead to longer tire life, better fuel economy, and more profit per load. Follow these 16 essential tire tips.

03/04/2016

So You Owe the IRS…

What’s an owner-operator’s least favorite cost of all? Writing a check to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). At least when you shell out several grand for a transmission overhaul you see a tangible benefit! Let’s say you’ve filed your returns, but you didn’t have the $8,000-10,000 sitting in the bank to send them a check

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