Did you know that trucking existed before trucks did? Goods were originally transported over dirt roads by horse-drawn carts, until the automobile transformed transportation forever. For over a hundred years, advancements in technology have been revolutionizing the trucking and logistics industry, enhancing efficiency, safety and speed at every level. In this article, we’ll look at…

Experience is a fantastic teacher. Some lessons, like touching a hot stove, have immediate, severe consequences that we remember and avoid repeating. Other experiences yield valuable insights through experimentation and documentation. For example, whether you enjoy a quiet cup of coffee or an energizing workout in the morning, you determine your morning routine based on…

Every year, as tax season approaches, owner operators in the trucking industry face a unique set of challenges. Unlike typical employees, who can rely on straightforward W2 forms and standard deductions, owner operators must navigate a complex landscape of tax regulations to figure out their owner operator tax percent. This involves not only understanding their…

There’s an old African proverb that goes, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” While working on a team isn’t always easy, when you find the right dynamic, each person’s strengths and talents are effectively recognized and utilized. This is especially true in team trucking, where…

Whether registering your child for a sports league or taking them to a trampoline park, a waiver form must be signed, acknowledging the potential dangers involved and that the organization will not be held liable for any injuries. Even setting up an account on a mobile app requires the user to agree to abide by…

When we arrive at a potluck dinner, we don’t show up empty-handed; invited guests contribute to the larger whole by supplying a portion and thereby doing their fair share. In the larger whole of society – more specifically in America – we are expected to do the same. Federal law requires those who drive heavy…