Lots of activity these days on Trucker's "Tractor Only" insurance policies so it's a good time to clarify the difference between Non-Owned Trailer Physical Damage vs Trailer Interchange:...

In transportation, honesty goes both ways. Not only do drivers seeking employment expect a straight-up recruiter to give them the scoop on what to anticipate with a potential company. But to be fair, there is a certain level of honesty and forthright-ness that recruiters require out of potential driver placement candidates. And if we’re all being honest here, both sides could learn a thing or two from the other. What Do You Want to Hear?A recruiter telling a driver what the...

About one year ago, I purchased and installed a wireless receiver for my liftgate. This has been one of the best accessories I have added to my equipment. Since I use my liftgate almost daily, and many times a day on those days. If you consider the number of liftgate cycles needed to just unload one pallet, you can really start to see how handy this little wireless remote has become.  Just to unload one pallet from the truck, you will cycle a flip style/tuck-away liftgate si...

Still mired in the COVID-19 pandemic, two years and counting, the transportation industry has undoubtedly seen its fair share of twists, turns, complaints and controversy. Just like the rest of us. However, one thing has remained the same: the on-going and perceived shortage of qualified drivers. Driver shortage: Is there an answer? Unlike Captain America, who was frozen and preserved in ice for almost 70 years, it’s highly unlikely that we’re going to find any long-forgo...

So, you’ve decided to become an owner operator. Okay, now what? In today’s society and job market, if you’ve been paying attention to what’s going on around you, you may have noticed a change in how people are making a living. Oh sure, the tried-and-true method of working a job for someone else in order to provide a living for yourself and/or your family still exists, and that model continues to thrive. But becoming a TikTok or YouTube sensation (social media influenc...

Making the decision to lease your truck on with a company that will help provide the freight needed to turn a profit can be quite an undertaking. How do you know you’re making the right choice when deciding who provides you with the best opportunities? Perhaps the most important question you should be asking yourself is, what is best for me and my situation? The following considerations should be made as you’re process of choosing a carrier unfolds. Know Your Role The fir...

Cargo vans are an integral part of the expedite industry. And if you’re one of the thousands of cargo van owner operators providing ground transportation across the North American landscape, you’ll want to make sure you’re up to speed on what’s new for 2022. Or perhaps you’re looking into purchasing your own cargo van to start hauling freight in an expeditious fashion. If so, you’ll also want to explore what’s on the horizon for 2022. 2022 Ford Transit Cargo Van...

Recently, about 50,000 Canadian truckers made their way to Ottawa in solidarity and protest of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for drivers. Now, U.S. truck drivers are planning to stage a similar convoy of their own, originating from California and ending in Washington D.C., to show lawmakers that they do not care for vaccine mandates in the states. What’s the Situation?A Facebook group, created to organize the American trucker protest, boasts over 110,000 members to the page. Th...

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