SPONSORED BY LANDSTAR It’s rare to find a company driver who’s never fantasized about becoming an owner-operator. For the majority of the independents out there,
Many trucking businesses depend on the spot freight market for the revenues that are their lifeblood. While contracts with familiar, reliable customers can provide steady
WASHINGTON — Effective Sept. 30, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) will no longer accept paper payments, such as checks and money orders, for
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) Foundation is launching a new educational series for drivers looking to become a leased-on owner-operator
When inflation rises without a corresponding increase in the gross domestic product (GDP), economists use the term “stagflation.” The term could also be used to
So, you decided to take the plunge and start your own trucking business as an owner-operator. You’ve done all the homework, obtained your authority and
Hopes for a turnaround in the trucking industry were dashed in June, as the long-awaited rebalancing between freight demand and truck capacity remained stubbornly out
“We’re not done yet.” That was the message of U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy on June 27 when he announced several initiatives his Department
Jacksonville, Fla. — Landstar System Inc. is honoring 129 of the best and safest Landstar independent owner-operators. During the 2025 Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration, Landstar
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is releasing the 2025 findings of its leading costs and performance benchmarking report, “An Analysis of the
“Instability.” “Turbulence.” “Uncertainty.” “Seesaw freight demand.” All these are terms used by various economic forecasters to describe the freight market for May 2025. Also, note
ATLANTA, Ga. — Relay Payments is broadening its digital payment offerings to cover another essential category of over-the-road expenses for its 400k+ drivers and 100k+
BOISE, Idaho — Truckstop is announcing seven new features designed to significantly enhance the load matching experience for its load board carrier customers. “At Truckstop,
