TRUCKING BLOG

Recently, I had the privilege of getting an inside look at how ATBS, a corporate tax and consulting company, functions. Being a truck...

It’s no secret that insurance rates in the trucking industry are rising. These increases have impacted both our fleet partners and our...

When you want to sell your service, you won’t be able to persuade anyone to work with you until you fully understand what it is that your...

Networking in business is a way to establish and build relationships with colleagues that can be mutually beneficial in both growing your...

Branding for a small trucking company is just as important as it is for big trucking fleets. It’s the way you will define your business,...

Whether you're working with first-time lease-purchase independent contractors, or small fleets with their own operating authority, having...

Near the end of 2020, we published an article “Run Hard Now” that attempted to portray the need for independent contractors to take...

Fuel is expensive right now. This causes owner-operators to change how they manage truck load choices. There are two main factors we will...

Here is a list of the most commonly asked business questions we receive from owner-operators, and our answers to those questions. Q: How...

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

Even though semi-trucks aren’t known for their fuel efficiency, there are steps you can take to help improve how much fuel you’re using. In a previous article, we talked about how you can drive your truck more efficiently. In this article, we’ll discuss changes you can make to your truck and trailer to improve fuel efficiency. Some are quick and relatively inexpensive, while others may require a larger investment depending on your equipment and operation. Pay Attention to Aer

For any business, the formula for increasing profits is pretty simple - you’ve got to maximize your revenue and minimize your costs. And...

Oftentimes, when there is a boom in freight rates, we see a counter-intuitive pattern develop among the Owner Operator population....

You don’t have to be an economics major to understand the basic principles of supply and demand. However, understanding and identifying...

If your business has elected S Corporation status with the IRS, you have differentiated yourself from your company by making the company...

By: Henry Albert, Freightliner Team Run Smart Pro There has been a flurry of activity revolving around the fact a large portion of our...

First and foremost, consider your health and your family’s health before deciding to run during the pandemic. If you feel unsafe or are...

In this article, we want to share some ways for you to manage your trucking business during an uncertain freight market. Now would be the...

These myths could end up costing you thousands of dollars if you’re not careful.

Organizations that manage a fleet of vehicles can achieve significant savings by following certain fundamentals on sustainability and...