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Business
The ups and downs (mostly the former) of self-dispatch
“So tomorrow we set out, for parts unknown, on a self-dispatch journey that doesn’t include a regular run….”
May 10, 2014
Business
Feeling the love with a new carrier, in a warm place
If FMCSA is really concerned about safety, “they’ll go after the companies with churn like a Wisconsin butter factory, and leave experienced drivers and small companies with longtime employees alone.”
February 7, 2014
Business
On the road again…
The George & Wendy Show back on the road: “Oh my gosh, it’s better than Christmas. We’re actually leaving the house this week!”
January 14, 2014
Business
Left-coast gamble: CARB forces tough yearend decision for many owner-operators
What choice will you make? This first in a three-part series shares tools to help and perspective on short- and long-term preparation for the future of emissions regulations.
September 27, 2013
Business
Driving with a partner offers income, lifestyle opportunities
It’s no secret why team driving is attractive to the young and ambitious in trucking: income opportunity is high in the right operation. On the flip side, it’s also a refuge for second-career empty-nesters looking to enjoy life.
August 8, 2013
Business
Short and sweet: Length-of-haul strategies at work
Operators and carriers discuss strategies toward adequate rates and compensation given declining length-of-haul in reefer and dry van segments, and how flatbed differs.
July 10, 2013
Business
The problem solver: Jim Vant of Crow Wing Transport
The story of Vant’s fleet’s success, built on a strategy of good driver treatment: “I’ve never had a truck make me a dime — it’s the person sitting in the seat.”
June 6, 2013
Business
Load by phone: How operators are using online tools
Owner-operators’ use of online load services varies from occasional use to test the waters in an unfamiliar area to use as a primary freight resource.
April 15, 2013
Channel 19
Online-services marketing gets cheeky
A funny ad display from the TruckingOffice software provider — and two cheeky shirts from GetLoaded and MyGauges.
March 26, 2013
Channel 19
What’s your California strategy?
More and more, owner-operators are choosing to hold on to high-performing older equipment and run routes that keep them far away from the Golden State rather than upgrade to meet CARB emissions requirements.
March 7, 2013
Business
Who’s keeping score: Carrier use of driver-ranking tools
The final installment in our investigation of third-party driver-scorecard services details carrier practices using the tools to rank current and/or prospective drivers in the perspective of CSA.
February 15, 2013
Electronic Logging Devices
Landstar moving toward electronic logs
The fleet’s new EOBR policy includes mandatory use for all new lessees with its Ranger and Inway fleets, and voluntary adoption for existing BCOs except in certain cases.
January 8, 2013
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