How to optimize your load board
You’ve signed up for a load board — now what? Hear from experienced owner-operator Chad Boblett on how to make
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The tools you need to increase your rate
Don’t go it alone — owner-operators can make the most of their trucking business with effective tools that help them
Top 5 trucking mistakes for owner-operators to avoid
Since I started my trucking business in 2011, I’ve learned a lot about being in the trucking industry and what it takes to make your operation successful.
‘Don’t step over dollars for nickels’
During the last major slowdown in the spot market, back at the beginning of 2016, getting a load was challenging.
3 ways to make your truck post stand out
One of the best ways for a small motor carrier to advertise their services is by post their available trucks
How to spot good loads in bad markets
I have been a spot market pirate for almost nine years. As a pirate, you want to get in and
Secrets to trucking success: Find a need and fill it
Author Earl Nightingale once said that to get rich, you just have to find a need and fill it. In the
Time-saving tricks for staying fresh and clean on the road
When I’m out on the road, I try to make hygiene and appearance a top priority. Living on the road
4 lessons the Marines taught me about owning a business
After 10 years in the Marine Corps and 3 years as a professional driver, I decided to start my own
What Does it Cost to Run Your Trucking Company?
Chad Boblett is the owner and driver of Boblett Brothers Trucking of Lexington, KY. Chad also founded the Rate Per Mile Masters group on
Cutting Motor Carrier Costs, One Line Item at a Time
My advice to anyone getting their motor carrier authority would be to create a relationship with a CPA. I have
Post Your Truck to Find Better-Paying Loads
It might seem counterintuitive, but I always make sure to post my truck on the load board when there’s plenty