In early September, reports started coming in that something unique was spotted on a San Jose Ca. freeway. It was matte red with a sleek front end. The vehicle was a truck, a Tesla Semi pulling a trailer. Back in June, a leaked email revealed that Tesla would be going into full production of its… Read more
According to a 2017 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) report, there are 125.8 million households and almost 7.7 million business establishments in the United States. Consequently, as one of the largest economies in the world, the U.S. cannot get by without the “efficient movement of freight.”[i] This is accomplished with state-of-the-art logistics. While the demand… Read more
A damaged or malfunctioning vehicle is a challenge that is to be expected from time to time for all freight company owner-operators. However, it can still be a severe problem if it comes at a bad (financial) time. Not only do you have to foot the repair bill, but you may also have lost… Read more
Fall has just begun, and temperatures have just started to dive, but while everyone enjoys the cooler air and preps for Halloween, freight companies begin to think about their vehicles and how to prepare for the winter. If this doesn’t describe you as an owner-operator, it should! In many parts of the country that… Read more
Is there anything more annoying (and potentially devastating) than an invoice that just doesn’t get paid. Not only is it annoying and time-consuming to nag brokers for payment, but it’s also a massive waste of time, money, and resources for your business and often results in a broker “breakup” to avoid future disputes. There are… Read more
Of all of the many expenses trucking companies must take on in order to run a successful business, buying vehicles is one of the costliest. Because of this, many freight carriers opt to lease their trucks. Yet, there are pros and cons to buying and leasing. How should you decide whether to buy or lease?… Read more
Stay up-to-date on industry trends. The best way to make your life easier as an owner-operator is to not only to be an expert in your industry, but to stay up-to-date on all industry changes and trends. That savviness will make your life a lot easier when it comes to negotiating your rates with potential… Read more
Are you thinking of starting your own trucking business? With the global pandemic and resulting economic downturn of this year, your owner-operator dreams may have been put on hold for the time being, but that doesn’t mean your dream will be impractical forever. You may not be able to afford to launch a new… Read more
The freight business has been seeing lower demand for a couple of years now, but things hit a record low with the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Ups and downs are expected in any industry, but no one could have foreseen a dip like this one. With nationwide shutdowns, protests, and an unpredictable future, 2020 has… Read more
We’ve answered these questions before: “what is freight factoring,” “how can it help my business grow?” and “how can it help my business get through hard times?” We’ve also discussed how to find the best factoring company for your business. But what about after you’ve found a great factoring company. Before you sign a… Read more
