The journey from an OTR driver to an owner-operator usually doesn't kick off with business tools like spreadsheets, forecasts, and…
Transition from OTR driver to owner-operator: a real story of first-year decisions and mistakes
The journey from an OTR driver to an owner-operator usually doesn’t kick off with business tools like spreadsheets, forecasts, and business plans. More often than not, it takes off from […]
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How to manage a small fleet of 3–10 trucks: processes, KPIs, discipline
Managing a 3-10 truck fleet seems impossible. Having switched back from an owner-operator who could keep track and manage every job to an individual who is not that independent but […]
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Winter checklist for owner-operators: equipment, insurance, stop plan
Owners of route vehicles can use this winter checklist to prepare their equipment, insurance, and stop plan for winter. For owner-operators, every winter is not a season but a stress […]
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Procedure for selecting loads and managing deadhead for a stable week
In the truck driving industry, a totally stable week is almost never a result of luck. It is a repeatable procedure: how Selecting loads is handled, how timelines are built, […]
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P&L owner-op: real income and cost structure without “rose-colored” calculations
In most cases, for many owner-operators, P&L statements show a good profit but they feel very disappointing in reality. Gross numbers look stable, mileage is steady, and the load boards […]
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How to build long-term relationships with shippers and reduce the risk of claims
In the trucking industry, it is rare to get freight claims as a result of a single ignition. Most claims are a progressive outcome of insufficient relationships, not-declared clear expectations, […]
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Innovative Technologies Transforming Truck Driver Recruitment
Due to the recent driver shortage in the trucking industry, many companies have taken innovative technologies into their own hands in order to simplify truck drivers recruitment and neighborhood competitors. […]
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How Pittsburgh Carriers Manage Rate Fluctuations with Advanced Load Tracking
Introduction The freight industry is often subjected to unpredictable changes, and Pittsburgh carriers witness fluctuations in market rates. Such volatility can affect profits and operations due to the influx of […]
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Affordable Gourmet Meal Delivery Options Without Breaking the Bank
Affordable gourmet meal delivery options have become accessible to anyone, even if you are not a millionaire. Intuitive meal kit companies and flexible plans have simply added to the list […]
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Building a rapid-response recruiting funnel for small and mid-size fleets
How Fleets Utilize Smart Strategies and Real-Time Solutions to Hire Quicker, More Effectively and, as a Result, Reduce Driver Turnover In the current high-stakes environment for trucking and logistics operators, […]
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