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Effectively And Efficiently Securing Cargo With Air

Thursday, December 22nd, 2022
Effectively And Efficiently Securing Cargo With Air

Here are some innovative and creative techniques that any truck driver can implement today to ensure that their cargo is fully secure with air.

There is no denying that truck drivers always want to make sure that the cargo they are transporting is properly stored and secure in their truck. In fact, so much tends to be lost whenever a freight gets damaged. The reality is, this happens all too often — and unfortunately, the truck driver has to pay the price. Ultimately, it relies on the truck driver to ensure that the cargo being transported is fully secure — which can come in the unique form of air. Here are some innovative and creative techniques that any truck driver can implement today to make sure that their cargo is fully secure with air. (more…)

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Understanding Driver Retention And Turnover Rates

Friday, November 11th, 2022
Understanding Driver Retention And Turnover Rates

Here are a few essential things when it comes to the trucking industry — particularly regarding both driver retention as well as turnover rates overall.

When it comes to the trucking industry, there is no denying that there is an influx of driver turnover — particularly as of late. In fact, for many truckers, looking for optimal opportunities within the trucking industry becomes increasingly important overall. The reality is, choosing the best trucking company to work with proves to be a critical component of any truck driver looking to further their career within the trucking industry generally. Ultimately, knowing how the trucking industry actually works becomes increasingly key. Here are a few important things to keep in mind when it comes to the trucking industry — particularly in regards to both driver retention as well as turnover rates overall.  (more…)

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Expenses You Cannot Deduct on Your Taxes This Year

Friday, March 11th, 2022
1040 income tax form

There are plenty of savvy deductions that you can make when filing your tax return as a truck driver, but there are also expenses that will not factor in. It can be hard to know the difference without the help of a tax professional.

There are plenty of savvy deductions that you can make when filing your tax return as a truck driver, but there are also expenses that will not factor in. It can be hard to know the difference without the help of a tax professional. That’s why this post will go into some detail about which expenses you cannot deduct, and why. (more…)

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Key Considerations to Make While Starting Your Trucking Business

Monday, December 27th, 2021
baltimore freightliner trucking business

Consider these factors before starting your trucking business.

When it’s finally time for you to grow your trucking business, having the right tools on hand to ensure your business thrives becomes essential. Wanting the best for your business is always the ultimate goal for any business owner. The reality is, knowing the next right action can be difficult for some business owners to take — or to even know what exactly that next step actually is. Ultimately, it wouldn’t be worth it if growing a business was easy. Here are the key considerations that you definitely want to make when it comes to actually starting your very own trucking business for optimal success.  (more…)

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Trucking: Where to Start

Tuesday, December 29th, 2020

Trucking is a great career. While it does come with a few downsides—such as difficulty sleeping or spending periods of time away from home—what job doesn’t? It’s a lucrative profession, and one that allows endless opportunity for domestic travel. If it sounds like something you’d enjoy, it could easily be the right career for you. Today, we’ll explain where to start a trucking career.

Trucking: Where to Start

Are you interested in trucking, but not sure where to start? Here’s a brief guide on how to get started.

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Three Kinds of Freight Trucks

Monday, June 22nd, 2020

A truck driver needs to transport huge shipments all the time, regardless of whether you work for an organization or have your own independent one, the shipments that you transport will change every now and then. It is significant that you pick the correct kind of freight truck to get the shipment starting with one spot then onto the next securely. There are three regular kinds of freight trucks in the US. Here is some data on the sorts to assist you with picking the correct freight truck for your shipment.

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Should You Buy a New or Used Freight Truck?

Monday, May 11th, 2020

Here are some things to think about when choosing between a new or used freight truck.

If you are looking for a truck as an owner-operator, then you have a big decision to make that will influence your career. The first question you’ll probably deal with is whether you should start looking for a new or used vehicle. Both options have their pros and cons, and it just depends on what you’re looking for. Here are some things to think about when choosing between a new or used freight truck.

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What to Know About Buying A Used Truck

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

Here are some things that you should know to help you make the right choice when buying a used truck.

It can be a big decision to buy your own truck, especially if you are looking at used ones. When it comes to shopping for a used truck, you need to make sure that you save as much money as you can without getting cut short on quality. On the other hand, it can be difficult to know if you purchased a used truck at a reasonable price. Here are some things that you should know to help you make the right choice when buying a used truck.

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3 Ways to Make Shipping Go Smoothly

Monday, November 18th, 2019

Here are three things you can do to make sure you avoid as many problems as possible while shipping your freight.

The weeks leading up to Christmas can be some of the busiest times for the trucking industry. More people are ordering online and expecting their purchases by a certain deadline. While having more jobs is great, it can be a lot of stress as a trucker to deal with the increased workload. Here are three things you can do to make sure you avoid as many problems as possible while shipping your freight.

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How to Avoid Cargo Theft

Monday, October 21st, 2019
Here are some things you should know about cargo theft.

It’s a true worst-case scenario for a trucker to have their cargo robbed, which is costly and ruins a job. Whether or not that has happened to you, the good news is that theft is very preventable. Here are some things you should know about cargo theft, and how to prevent your freight from getting robbed.

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