Happy Veteran’s Day! While so much of Veteran’s Day is rightfully spent celebrating the priceless sacrifices of our veterans, what about the ongoing contributions of veterans in trucking? Long after their service, military veterans are still making an enormous impact in their respective spheres—but especially in the trucking world. Did you know that more than… Read more »
Life can be difficult. If there’s luck to be had, many assume theirs to be of the bad variety. So how do people like Lisa seem to create happiness out of thin air? They’ll be the first to tell you that it’s not their situation—these go-lucky folks share the same circumstances of both the victim… Read more »
Driver Appreciation Week is more than just an opportunity to thank drivers–it’s a time to celebrate them. With our driver spotlight series, we are sharing the stories of carriers from all walks of life. Special thanks to the wonderful drivers that allowed us to share their experiences. EL: Maryan, it’s a pleasure to spend a… Read more »
Driver Appreciation Week is more than just an opportunity to thank drivers–it’s a time to celebrate them. With our driver spotlight series, we are sharing the stories of carriers from all walks of life. Special thanks to the wonderful drivers that allowed us to share their experiences. — EL: Thanks so much for taking some… Read more »
Driver Appreciation Week is more than just an opportunity to thank drivers–it’s a time to celebrate them. With our driver spotlight series, we are sharing the stories of carriers from all walks of life. Special thanks to the wonderful drivers that allowed us to share their experiences. — EL: Thanks again for your willingness to… Read more »
You are likely aware that driver fatigue is caused by sleep deprivation and exhaustion… but did you know there are other causes too? Here are a few lesser-known causes of driver fatigue and how to avoid them: 1. Over Caffeination Causes Driver Fatigue You’re probably thinking, “What? My coffee is keeping me alive. I… Read more »
Whether you’ve spent most of your life with a pedal underfoot or if your CDL is hot-off the press, most truckers can agree: Trucking can be tough. There is good news though: Whether you’ve got to sell your truck out of necessity or out of expansion, there are several tricks to separate your rig from… Read more »
As rookie owner-operators flock to the market to fill the demand gap, many have been caught off-guard. How do you protect your small business? Because of a slight dip in consumer demand, capacity is loosening up. Less freight means fewer opportunities for carriers, shifting the pricing power to shippers. Naturally, contract rates rise as carriers seek… Read more »
In every industry, in almost every company, and wherever a transaction can be discovered, there are sales. Careers in sales can be thrilling, autonomous, and fulfilling. There’s a reason it’s one of the most popular jobs on the planet: in sales, anyone can find success! Of course, the success of a salesperson is primarily the… Read more »
In the growing marketplace of bad news, inflation is an especially hot commodity in the trucking industry. Wherever inflation is discussed in trends for carriers, it’s usually married up with prophecies of demise, fire, and the robot truck takeover. But as headlines undercut the trucking world, it’s important to ask this crucial question: How bad… Read more »
