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Oct 4
5 min

How Much Do Truck Drivers Make?

Asking “How much do truck drivers make?” is not an easy question. This is because the amount of money a truck driver can make varies...

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Jul 29
3 min

Seasonality & Fuel Costs

It’s currently the middle of summer and the warmest months of the year if you live north of the equator. So why are we talking about...

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Jul 15
4 min

How Does the IFTA Reporting System Work?

What is IFTA? The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a pact between the lower 48 states and the ten Canadian provinces that...

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Jul 8
3 min

What is a Fuel Surcharge?

A fuel surcharge is a mechanism in the trucking industry that helps balance the fluctuations in the cost of fuel. Incorporating a fuel...

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May 1
2 min

Why is the Price of Fuel Going Up?

No doubt, everyone that drives for a living has noticed the increase in fuel price over the last six months. We saw the national average...

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Dec 18, 2020
6 min

Where Did All the Truck Drivers Go?

The trucking industry has about 80,000 fewer available drivers today compared to a year ago. Currently, the OTR truckload driver count is...

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Nov 16, 2020
12 min

What Would a Nationwide A.B.5 Mean For Fleets and Owner-Operators?

Executive Summary Introduction Assembly Bill 5 (A.B. 5) is a California law that restricts businesses from classifying workers as...

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Sep 21, 2020
2 min

What Would Our World Be Like Without Truck Drivers?

We'd all be sitting here naked and hungry! National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2021 is from September 12th-18th. Truck drivers will...

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Sep 1, 2020
6 min

Hours of Service Violations in the ELD Mandate Era

The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate was officially put into place on April 1, 2018. It was at this point that commercial motor...

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Aug 1, 2020
3 min

12 Helpful Apps for Truckers

If you are interested in increasing your efficiency and happiness on the road, here are 12 popular apps that are perfect for any trucker.

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Jun 1, 2020
4 min

The Cost of Owner-Operator Turnover

During the Coronavirus pandemic, driver turnover rates have been at an all-time low as the freight market struggled. This low turnover...

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Jan 1, 2020
4 min

How to Prepare for Roadcheck 2021

Roadside inspections are a critical part of the trucking industry. They help ensure that truck drivers are compliant with the laws and...

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The Quick Guide to AB5 for Truck Drivers