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It happens every year—tax time! That frustrating fiscal fiasco that, no matter how organized you are, can make you feel more disorganized than ever. While trucking does allow one to escape the norms of day-to-day life, it cannot evade tax time unfortunately. Luckily though, a truck driver enjoys a job that is filled with job … Read more
Trucking with pets can be a wonderful experience, especially when you’re emotionally attached to your pets. Driving for days on end can be very lonely and having your pet on the road with you helps to ease the loneliness. Any truck driver who takes their dog or cat on the road with them needs to … Read more
Almost everything you buy has been moved by a truck at some point, whether it’s food, gasoline, clothing or other items. The trucking industry can be very lucrative, but it is also a highly competitive industry. It’s smart to research the industry thoroughly before starting your own company to be sure you understand everything involved … Read more
Many owner operators who have leased their trucks go through the company they have leased their truck with for their trucking insurance, but they often find that securing their own insurance policies is less expensive in the long run. There are other advantages to securing your own financing. One is that you know exactly what … Read more
Most owner-operators understand the importance of having business insurance to protect their company. You never know what will happen when you’re out on the road, so having trucking insurance is essential to keep your business protected and legal. Along with the insurance required by law, an owner operator may choose optional insurance coverage for additional … Read more
Cost per mile is one of the most important calculations that owners of trucking companies make. Most loads pay by the mile and it is impossible to know if you’re making money on a run unless you have figured all of your expenses on a per-mile basis. Some of these expenses are easy to figure … Read more
In 1967 Otis Redding wrote a song popularized by Aretha Franklin. The takeaway line from the song which is titled “Respect” is where Ms. Franklin spells out the word respect. “What you want, baby, is what I got. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” The biggest issue for truck drivers today is the fact that they are an invisible workforce. … Read more
A friend of mine was diagnosed with “trucker’s disease” by a surgeon. The diagnosis came about one year and three operations before his lower leg was amputated just below the knee. What was the “disease”? Blood clots in the back of his leg caused by sitting 11 to 14 hours per day had cut off … Read more
There are usually two tried and true methods of improving your financial position: cutting expenses and increasing revenue. Equipment, labor and general business practices all need to be evaluated. Whether you own just one truck or a small fleet of ten to 25, everything needs to be examined. There is a great book titled “Sacred … Read more
Becoming an owner-operator is a dream for many company truck drivers, but the process can seem daunting if you’ve never been self-employed before. Buying a truck and maybe a trailer is an important part of the process, but it is also one of the easiest. You have to fill out paperwork to make your company … Read more