How to calculate cost per mile as an owner operator?

How to calculate cost per mile as an owner operator?

As an owner operator, a key financial metric that can make or break your profitability is the cost per mile. So it becomes essential to know how to calculate cost per mile. This helps you determine how much you need…

Tax tips for owner operators

Tax tips for owner operators

Taxes might seem different when you’re an owner operator or an independent contractor. Truck driver tax deductions could be a hectic task, if you are handling it for the first time. When you work for a trucking company, taxes are…

Best free trucking dispatch software

Best free trucking dispatch software

Finding an ideal dispatch software for your business can feel like navigating through a maze. With endless options available in the market, trying out each one to find the best fit for your business seems quite intimidating. But, fear not….

How to start a box truck business?

How to start a box truck business?

Are you planning to start your box truck business? Wondering what it takes to run a successful box truck business? You are in the right place. We’ll walk you through the most practical steps of starting a box truck business….

Trucking industry forecast 2024

Trucking industry forecast 2024

“Trucking Market” is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years, mostly driven by the huge demand for (Oil and Gas, Energy and Mining, Defense, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Industrial and Manufacturing, Food and Beverages), based on the type,…

Freight broker license requirements

Freight broker license requirements

You’ll need to get a motor carrier (MC) number from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to apply for your freight broker license. But, the process doesn’t end after you get the license itself. Fulfilling all the legal requirements…

Different Freight Truck Types

Different Freight Truck Types

Freight trucks play a big role in moving things around the United States. They help make sure products get from one place to another smoothly. Let us explore different freight truck types that travel on the American roads. The top…

Trucking Rates Per Mile | November 2023

Trucking Rates Per Mile | November 2023

Get to know the current freight rates per mile in US and Canada for the month of November by gaining insights into the different truck freight rates, such as Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, and cross-border trucking rates. Dry Van Rates…

FMCSA to Prevent Broker Fraud | FMCSA New Rules

FMCSA to Prevent Broker Fraud | FMCSA New Rules

Good news for all the carriers out there! Finally, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a new rule to prevent broker fraud. The FMCSA new rules comes into effect from Jan 16, 2024. The FMCSA is tightening…

How much does it cost to start a trucking company?

How much does it cost to start a trucking company?

We could only wish that there was a simple answer to this question. But the fact is that the cost of starting a trucking company differs from business-to-businesses and state-to-state. The cost to start a trucking company also changes based…

Future of Trucking Industry: Electric Semi Trucks

Future of Trucking Industry: Electric Semi Trucks

Alright, so what’s the buzz about electric trucks? Why are electric semi trucks the future of trucking industry? Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about electric semi trucks. Electric semi trucks: The future of trucking industry Electric…

How to find truck loads for owner operators?

How to find truck loads for owner operators?

When it comes to being an owner operator, finding those high-paying truck loads can feel like a never-ending quest, right? With so many options out there, it can be tough to figure out where to find the most profitable truck…