Owner-Operator Guide - TheTrucker.com

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Maintenance

Truck inspections: Who decides the criteria needed for safe operation of CMVs?

Owner-ops: Don’t let truck downtime take down your business

Don’t take your fifth wheel for granted

Profitability

Owner-ops: Knowing your cost per mile is business basics

September tonnage: Freight recession continues as carriers struggle to hang on

10 tips to thrive as an owner-operator: Advice from a veteran driver

Insurance

How — and why — carriers should help safeguard the health of independent drivers

Owner-ops are responsible for personal benefits as well as pay, business costs

Now is a good time for an insurance review

Legal

Think Like a Lawyer, Part 2: What to do during and after a roadside stop

Think like a lawyer, Part 1: What to do before you get pulled over

ODOT streamlines over-dimension permitting with new online system

Technology

Cybersecurity in freight: Preparing the trucking industry for new threats in 2026

Navigating the digital highway: Your data is your fortress; protect it accordingly

Cybersecurity 101 for owner operators, small fleets: NMFTA’s latest guidebook

Work & Life

“Truck to Success” with OOIDA’s new course

DOT, FMCSA plan to improve working conditions for drivers

Landstar celebrates 129 new Million Mile Safe Drivers and Roadstar honorees

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