For many newcomers to the industry, adapting to the world of trucker terminology can feel a little bit like learning a completely different language. But trucker lingo isn’t that hard to decipher once you get down a few key phrases about the equipment, people, industry, and organizational elements you’re likely to encounter throughout your time in the trucking business.
Do you know the exact tools you need to compete and profit? The Modern Brokerage ebook provides an overview of the tools modern brokerages use and covers the core software components, their use, and how they can rocket your brokerage to the next level.
Learn pricing strategies from experienced industry professionals, covering topics such as market analysis, pricing models, and the factors that affect your strategy.
Starting your own trucking company is a serious undertaking, but with a little planning and prepwork, the process can go a lot more smoothly.
Take a deep dive into all things truck route planning and see how carriers and owner-operators can get the most out of this process.
Women truck drivers are quickly becoming the backbone of the industry. Let’s take a closer look at what makes female truck drivers special, and explain how women can benefit from a job on the road.
In the past, freight matching meant posting on truck stop bulletin boards, making calls, sending emails, or even faxing carriers. Determining capacity and finding a trucker to deliver loads was a slow and involved process that wasn’t particularly viable for small and medium-sized businesses forced to dedicate valuable human resources to freight matching.
If you’re thinking about entering the trucking industry for the first time, one key question is likely on your mind: How much do truck drivers make? Many factors—many within your control—affect your salary, including the type of driving job, certifications, endorsements, and specialty hauling. Experience, location, and the company you work for also play a role. To get an accurate picture of what you can expect to earn, let’s examine average truck driver salaries based on key factors that influence pay.
Deadhead trucking can affect you financially and raises your chances of being in an accident. Here’s everything you need to know to answer the question “What is deadheading in trucking?” — and how to avoid it.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to become a truck driver with no experience, we have you covered.
Owner-operators are a vital part of the transportation industry, but people don’t always realize what exactly makes them distinct from other truck drivers. But owner-operators have a lot of differences that separate them from the pack, and there are even a few different career paths that owner-operators can go down.
Shippers may not always have enough freight to fill a trailer, but that doesn’t mean they have to send out trailers with unused space. Rather than sitting on those goods, shippers and brokers can turn to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping to get products on the road when they need them, letting carriers combine shipments from multiple shippers in a single trailer.