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Trucking Wages Rise in 2021
By Al MuskewitzEditor, Wright MediaWages for the American trucker rose significantly in 2021 as the demand for drivers increased competition for talen...
Aug 10, 2022
FMCSA To Examine Truck Leases, Seeks Applications for Task Force
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking applications to fill as many as 10 spots on a newly formed Truck Leasing Task Force to eval...
Apr 07, 2022
Chapter Two: Former Alabama Police Investigator Starts Service to Help Small Operators
By Al MuskewitzWho ever said there’s never a cop around when you need one? If you are a single-truck owner-operator or the owner of a small truckin...
Jun 06, 2021
First Truck Show of 2021
The first truck show of the year will be July 16-17, 2021 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Whether you’re a driver, owner-operator, or fleet owner, you'll find ...
May 17, 2021
SmartHop Helps Small Trucking Operations Compete With Big Players
Founder's underdog story mirrors company's story of growth and acceptance By Al Muskewitz When Guillermo Garcia emigrated to the United States ...
May 14, 2021
2019 Owner Operator of the Year Saved By PPP Loan
Coming off the high of winning 2019 Owner Operator of the Year by Truckload Carriers Association, Kevin Kocmich faced hard times much like the rest o...
Apr 23, 2021
Tax Tips for Owner Operators
By Reagan Payne Being an owner operator opens up a multitude of opportunities for truckers. Taking charge in business always comes with a price: ...
Mar 04, 2021
Catch up with Koch
Among countless offers and incentives offered to drivers trying to buy their labor and loyalty, Koch brings something special to the table. From fest...
Jan 20, 2021
Red Letter Day for Young Trucker
Iowa driver celebrates career milestone of buying his first brand-new truck By Al Muskewitz When Ryan Smith was 16 he remembers vividly telling...
Aug 20, 2020
Exciting NEW changes for this company!
Summers Trucking allows all employees to own a piece of the pie The companies 91 dedicated employees recently received exciting news from the owne...
Aug 06, 2019
Growing Company...Great for Local Economy
Manito Transit creates traction and growth Its always good to see that regardless of the unforeseen transit and freight slow down that there a...
Jul 30, 2019
Perks of Being an Owner Operator
In today’s growing trucking industry, there are many benefits of being an owner operator. Company drivers often have little or no say in where they...
Jul 02, 2019