Category: owner operator

Starting a business of any type is a big undertaking, especially in an industry as regulated as the trucking industry, and especially if you’re going at it alone.

As an independent truck driver, you’re constantly looking for ways to get ahead of the competition. Your success depends on how well you run your trucking business and

Congrats! You’ve survived the 2290 due date. You officially don’t need to worry about IRS Form 2290 again until next year. Unless you haven’t filed. If you missed

This blog was written by Peggy Dorf, author for DAT. When you can’t find a high-paying load, would you accept a low rate to avoid driving empty? I

Money, money, money. It’s the only way to keep your business and fleet running. The trucking industry is no piece of cake, and unfortunately a lot of the

As a fleet manager, you’re busy. You have a lot of paperwork and regulations to keep up with for your drivers, especially when it comes to being DOT

It’s our favorite time of year, when we get to truck on over to MATS, the Mid-America Trucking Show, to celebrate all things trucking with fellow trucking enthusiasts

How do you manage it all as an owner-operator or fleet owner? Pen and paper is a thing of the past for good reason because papers get lost

As an owner-operator or fleet manager, you’re busy, that’s no secret. Not only are you driving for hours on end, but you’re having to run and manage your

Whoa, didn’t you realize that your 4th quarter IFTA report was due on January 31st?! You missed the deadline! Even though these IFTA deadlines happen on a quarterly