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Truck Dispatch Company vs. Self Dispatch: Making the Right Choice for Your Trucking Business

Truck Dispatch Company vs. Self Dispatch: Making the Right Choice for Your Trucking Business

In the world of trucking, efficient and effective dispatching is the lifeblood of any successful operation. As a trucking business owner or an owner-operator, you're faced with a critical decision: Sh...

Oct 16, 20237 min read
Where can you make more money on a partial or full-track load?

Where can you make more money on a partial or full-track load?

The type of load (half or full truckload), distance, market conditions, and unique agreements made with clients or brokers are just a few variables that affect earning potential in the trucking indust...

Oct 6, 20233 min read
Guarding Against Double Brokering: Carriers and Brokers

Guarding Against Double Brokering: Carriers and Brokers

In the logistics world, carriers and agents can only work well together if they trust each other. Unfortunately, there is a big risk of double-dealing, which puts at risk the integrity of these ties. ...

Oct 4, 20233 min read
What is the most paid and best state in the USA for truck driver?

What is the most paid and best state in the USA for truck driver?

The United States presents a wide range of options for truck drivers with its extensive network of highways and limitless horizons. However, not every state offers the same opportunities for a success...

Oct 2, 20233 min read
Freight Brokers vs Dispatchers - What is the difference

Freight Brokers vs Dispatchers - What is the difference

Freight brokers and dispatchers are two very important jobs in the world of logistics and transportation. But how are they different? Let's look at the differences between these jobs and how they are ...

Oct 1, 20234 min read
Why a Profit Plan Is a Necessity for Owner-Operators?

Why a Profit Plan Is a Necessity for Owner-Operators?

There are possibilities and difficulties along the path to success for owner-operators in the trucking sector. Being your boss certainly has its benefits in terms of independence and autonomy, but fig...

Oct 1, 20233 min read
FMCSA's Call to Action: Promoting Safe Driving Habits for Truckers and Motorists

FMCSA's Call to Action: Promoting Safe Driving Habits for Truckers and Motorists

Road safety is crucial in a society where freeways snake through the nation like veins. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is all too aware of this, has taken up the cause ...

Sep 23, 20233 min read
Considers forbidding overnight truck parking in San Antonio

Considers forbidding overnight truck parking in San Antonio

The urgent issue of nighttime truck parking is currently at a crossroads in San Antonio, Texas, a city renowned for its rich history, lively culture, and busy transit hub. A potential ban on this prev...

Sep 23, 20233 min read
Local Governments Take a Stand Against Oversized Trucks

Local Governments Take a Stand Against Oversized Trucks

Imagine a quiet neighborhood where families enjoy leisurely strolls and children play in the streets. It's a peaceful landscape, but recently a problem has emerged that has local authorities as well a...

Sep 23, 20234 min read
Trucking and the Economy: Unraveling the Vital Link

Trucking and the Economy: Unraveling the Vital Link

The rumbling of engines, the vast network of highways, and the sight of behemoth trucks cruising down the roads are not just a familiar part of the American landscape; they represent the heartbeat of ...

Jul 28, 20234 min read
Which load board is best for dispatchers?

Which load board is best for dispatchers?

As a truck dispatcher, there are several load boards available that cater to your needs. The choice of load board and subscription depends on factors such as budget, features required, and the type of...

Jun 12, 20233 min read
What Is Detention Pay and Why Is It Important?

What Is Detention Pay and Why Is It Important?

Nobody enjoys being detained. Neither the carrier, not the shipper, nor the truck driver. But, given that detention is a highly despised aspect of the trucking industry, why does it occur so frequent...

Nov 25, 20224 min read