Federal Motor Carrier Association

Trucking Is The New Small Business King

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It’s no secret that growth in manufacturing and increased consumer spending is helping trucking. Commerce is accelerating at such a rate that companies are having problems filling cabs. This is good news for small-business trucking entrepreneurs. Trucking is now officially the fastest growing small-business industry in the country. As the economy improves and options for … Read more

How Small Trucking Companies Survive: Part Two

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Last week we introduced part one of our three part series covering how small trucking companies survive. This week we are going to take a look at two more crucial aspects of small-outfit survival in the land of the big guys. We’ve covered the important topics, from finding a niche and focusing on customer service … Read more

What Is The Coercion of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Rule?

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In May of 2013 the Federal Motor Carrier Association (FMCSA) issued a notice of proposed rule making entitled “Coercion of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers.” At the time there was a fair amount of confusion surrounding the rule. With the FMCSA set to unveil the final version of its rule in September, has the confusion abated? … Read more