Resources and insights

janet • 11 Jul 2025

What Is a BOC-3? Why Skipping This Step Can Shut You Down

Starting a trucking business or becoming a freight broker is exciting, but it...

janet • 10 Jul 2025

Owner-Operator vs. Carrier: What’s the Real Difference? (Ultimate Guide)

If you're thinking about starting a trucking business or becoming a CDL owner-operator,...

janet • 09 Jul 2025

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your MC Authority in 2025

Starting your own trucking business is like starting your own adventure. You’re no...

janet • 08 Jul 2025

10 Costly FMCSA Mistakes New Carriers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

One of the biggest and most solid foundations in starting a trucking company...

janet • 07 Jul 2025

How to Pass Your First DOT Audit – A Beginner’s Guide

Starting a trucking business or becoming a commercial driver is exciting—you’re hitting the...

janet • 04 Jul 2025

The Ultimate FMCSA Checklist for New Carriers

Your Roadmap to Starting a Safe, Legal, and Successful Trucking BusinessStarting a trucking...

janet • 03 Jul 2025

Is Leasing Onto a Carrier Worth It?

Pros and Cons for New Truck DriversIf you're just starting out as a...

janet • 02 Jul 2025

Cost Breakdown: How Much It Really Costs to Start a Trucking Business in 2025

Starting your own trucking business in 2025 is kind of like planting a...

janet • 01 Jul 2025

Top 10 Mistakes Trucking Startups Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Starting your own trucking company can be an exciting journey. You get to...

janet • 30 Jun 2025

Technology, Funding & Future-Proofing Your Trucking Business

The trucking industry in 2025 is not what it used to be. With...

janet • 27 Jun 2025

Scaling Up Hiring CDL Drivers & Expanding Your Trucking Fleet

Imagine this: You started out with just one truck, driving long hours, finding...

janet • 26 Jun 2025

Ongoing Recordkeeping & Audit Preparation for Trucking Companies

How to Keep Your Business Rolling Smoothly, Stay Compliant, and Be Ready for...

janet • 25 Jun 2025

Compliance by Business Model in Trucking: Lease-On vs. Independent Carrier

In the world of trucking, staying compliant isn’t just about following rules—it’s about...

janet • 24 Jun 2025

Equipment Acquisition & Preventive Maintenance for Trucking Operations

Building a Reliable, Scalable, and Compliant Fleet from the Ground UpIn trucking, your...

janet • 18 Jun 2025

DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing: What Every CDL Driver Should Know

If you drive a big truck, bus, or any commercial vehicle, you know...

admin • 18 Apr 2025

Why Carriers Are the Real Backbone of the U.S. Economy — and Why They Deserve More Than Just “Thanks”

Walk into any grocery store, electronics shop, hospital, or warehouse in America —...

admin • 18 Apr 2025

Understanding the Role of Freight Brokers in the Trucking Industry

Who Are Freight Brokers, Really?Imagine you're a shipper with goods to move but...

admin • 15 Apr 2025

Lessons from the Road: How the Trucking Industry Navigated a Booming Then Slowing Economy—and What It Means for Today

In the years just before 2020, the trucking industry rode a rollercoaster of...

admin • 11 Apr 2025

How the Trucking Industry Is Improving Driver Wellness and Compensation to Overcome the Labor Shortage and Market Challenges.

The trucking industry is facing a persistent driver shortage and a volatile freight...

admin • 11 Apr 2025

Navigating Uncertainty: Workforce Shifts and Logistics Investment Trends in a Volatile Trade Policy Era

The trucking and logistics industries are no strangers to change—but few periods have...

admin • 11 Apr 2025

Understanding the Impact of New Tariffs and Trade Tensions on Global Trade and the Trucking Industry

As of April 8, 2025, the world is seeing major changes in global...

admin • 05 Apr 2025

Is the Trucking Industry Ready for the Future? Blockchain, Sustainability, and Tech Are Changing Everything

The trucking industry is undergoing some major changes, and the future looks like...

admin • 04 Apr 2025

The Trucking Industry : Are We Ready for What’s Coming?

The trucking industry is in the midst of a transformation, one that could...

admin • 01 Apr 2025

Is the Future of Trucking Doomed? Driver Shortages and AI: A Perfect Storm

Is the Future of Trucking Doomed? Driver Shortages and AI: A Perfect StormThe...

admin • 30 Mar 2025

Understanding Safety in the Trucking Industry: How DOT Ratings, SAP Programs, and ELD Revisions Impact You

When it comes to the trucking industry, safety is always the top priority....