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3 Reasons to Get Your Carrier Authority Now
My biggest regret about getting started in this industry was that I didn’t get my authority sooner. It was the
How Did Truckers Find Loads 40 Years Ago?
Gene Schultz has been in the trucking business for nearly 60 years. Ask him what technological advances have made his
How Tax Reform Affects Owner-Operators
In December 2017, Congress passed one of the largest tax reform bills since the 1980s. The Tax Cuts and Jobs
AUDIO: For Truckers, Spring is in the Air
If you’re on the East Coast, you may be seeing snowdrifts through the windshield, but spring is on the way.
Reefer Markets Could Be in for a Wild March
Reefer demand and rates declined steadily throughout February, which is a pretty typical spot market trend. The declines in reefer
Have Van Rates Turned the Corner?
We had a turnaround in van trends last week, reversing course from the declines we’ve been seeing since mid-January. Volumes
Freight Brokers Achieve Record Volume and Revenue in January
Freight brokers achieved record load volume and revenue in January, resulting in a slim, but positive net operating profit that
AUDIO: Are Van Rates Ready to Rebound?
This week on Land Line Now with Terry Scruton, we talked about higher volumes, stable pricing, and what’s looking like
Flatbed Freight Continues to Gain Momentum
February has been a strong month for flatbed freight. That’s not something you hear all that often, but the national
4 Signs that Van Rates Could Rise Soon
Fuel prices have fallen in recent weeks. If you’re a motor carrier, that’s great for operating expenses, but it’s also
AUDIO: What's Hot and What's Not, for Vans, Reefers, and Flatbeds
I spoke with OOIDA’s Terry Scruton this week on Land Line Now. We talked about current trends for van, reefer,
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
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