How to Understand and Analyze Your Biggest Cost as an Owner-Operator
For any business, the formula for increasing profits is pretty simple - you’ve got to maximize your revenue and minimize your costs. And...
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- Nov 6, 2020
- 4 min
Run Hard Now: Q4 2020
Oftentimes, when there is a boom in freight rates, we see a counter-intuitive pattern develop among the Owner Operator population....
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- Jun 19, 2020
- 3 min
Understanding Freight Market Trends
You don’t have to be an economics major to understand the basic principles of supply and demand. However, understanding and identifying...
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- May 13, 2020
- 2 min
Why S-Corporations Must Run Payroll
If your business has elected S Corporation status with the IRS, you have differentiated yourself from your company by making the company...
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- Apr 30, 2020
- 2 min
Using the Right Business Partners
By: Henry Albert, Freightliner Team Run Smart There has been a flurry of activity revolving around the fact a large portion of our...
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- Apr 17, 2020
- 2 min
Should I Run During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
First and foremost, consider your health and your family’s health before deciding to run during the pandemic. If you feel unsafe or are...
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- Mar 31, 2020
- 6 min
Five Tips to Help You Succeed in an Uncertain Freight Market
During the months of March, April, and May, the U.S. has experienced an increase in inflation, and that increase has not spared the...
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- Mar 15, 2020
- 2 min
4 Common Tax Myths Debunked
These myths could end up costing you thousands of dollars if you’re not careful.
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- Oct 31, 2019
- 2 min
How Fleets Can Save on Fuel Economy
Organizations that manage a fleet of vehicles can achieve significant savings by following certain fundamentals on sustainability and...
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- Oct 21, 2019
- 4 min
A Healthy Amount of Separation
Keeping business and personal accounts separate to avoid commingling of funds is important when you have a corporation.
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- Jul 21, 2019
- 3 min
6 Things Successful Trucking Business Owners Do Everyday
Long-lasting success won’t be achieved if there isn’t a constant focus on bettering your business daily.
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- Jul 15, 2019
- 2 min
3 Reasons Why Fleet Maintenance Is Important
Whether you run a trucking company, a taxi company, or a car rental, you should not neglect proper fleet maintenance.
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- Jan 8, 2019
- 3 min
What to Know Before Signing a Lease Purchase Trucking Agreement
If you are thinking about becoming a lease-purchase owner-operator, there are a few things to consider before signing an agreement....
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- Dec 13, 2018
- 3 min
How to Decide Which Lease-Purchase Trucking Companies Are Worth Driving For
As a lease-purchase owner-operator, there are many things to consider when deciding what company to lease onto. Even though you are...
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- Dec 1, 2018
- 3 min
Tips for Staying Productive On the Road during the Holiday Season
Being an independent truck driver can be a stressful business. The holiday season can certainly add to that stress, with the desire to...
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- Nov 29, 2018
- 2 min
Business Is Great, but the Pendulum Always Swings
This could be the best time to take stock and consider a few ways that might be helpful in the future.
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- Nov 26, 2018
- 5 min
Managing an Over the Road Trucking Company
When you have your own trucking authority, you are just as much of a business owner as you are a truck driver. There is a lot more to...
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- Oct 31, 2018
- 3 min
How to Write a Trucking Business Plan
Writing up your trucking business plan is one of the first things you need to do when you start a trucking company! Your business plan...
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- Oct 19, 2018
- 6 min
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Trucking Company?
Many drivers make the transition from company driver to owner-operator because they want the opportunity to make more money and have more...
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- Aug 1, 2018
- 3 min
5 Things to Know About Owning a Trucking Company
Here are five things all truck drivers should know before owning a trucking company.
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