Most new truckers start their businesses by looking for loads online. This article provides a resource for your growing business. It lists load boards and dispatches that specialize in posting automotive loads. Keep in mind is that using load boards is not the most effective way to find trucking contracts and grow your business. While you can […]

Many new truckers start their businesses by looking for loads on line. Load boards have advantages because they let you find loads quickly and effectively. It’s an easy way to get the business rolling. Since new truckers often have tight budgets, using a free service is a good way to get some loads and save some money. Most of […]

The most important job for any owner-operator or small fleet owner is finding the best-paying freight loads to haul. For many, this task is the most difficult part of owning a trucking company. Unfortunately, many truckers and owner-operators go out of business because they don’t know how to find good loads. This article shows you […]

One of the greatest challenges for new owner-operators and small fleet owners is finding loads and long-term trucking contracts. Sadly, this is one of the most common reasons many small trucking companies go out of business. In this article, we cover: How to fail (what not to do) Who is your ideal shipping client? How […]

Most truckers become owner-operators because they want more money and the freedom to run their own business. But, above all, they want the opportunity to grow and make a successful trucking company. Unfortunately, most owner-operators experience problems because they don’t have enough money to run the business. They are caught off guard when they don’t […]

Making a move from being a truck driver to being an owner-operator can be financially rewarding. However, it can also be very challenging, especially during the initial months of the business. As a new business owner, you need to worry about things that your employer used to handle. One of the greatest challenges for truckers […]

Load boards (also know as freight boards) are online matching systems that allow shippers and freight brokers to post loads. They also allow carriers to post their free equipment. These systems allow shippers and carriers to find each other and enter into agreements to move freight. Most trucking load boards are sophisticated and allow you […]

Unless they have a lot of contacts with direct shippers, most new owner-operators and small fleet owners get freight loads by using a trucking load board. However, many truckers are not sure if using a load board is actually a good deal – or is even worth it. The fact is that freight boards have their […]

Running a truck or a small fleet is very expensive. The cost of fuel, which must be bought effectively, is one of the biggest expenses for fleet owners. Keeping your units fueled up can be difficult. Many shippers and brokers don’t offer quick pays. Instead, they pay their invoices in 30 to 60 days. Most […]

Summary: Fuel advances have been gaining popularity among owner-operators and small fleet owners in recent years. They can be a useful resource for carriers that are just starting out or growing quickly. However, fuel advances also have drawbacks and can be an expensive solution. Carriers should use them carefully. This article explains how fuel advances […]