Deciphering Freight Broker Contract Terms for Carriers: A Beginner’s Guide
Embark on a helpful journey to understand freight broker contract terms and avoid potential pitfalls. Our beginner's guide simplifies indemnity clause…
Author: Bill Hood
Navigating the Surge in FMCSA On-Site Audits
The fluctuation in on-site and off-site audits due to the pandemic has been akin to a long, winding road trip with many uncertainties. But, as…
FMCSA’s New Guidance Simplified: What Truck Drivers Need to Know About Dispatch Services
FMCSA has issued new guidelines for dispatch services, brokers, and bona fide agents. This post simplifies the rules and clarifies their roles in the …
Understanding Double Brokering in the Freight Industry: Risks and Dangers
Double brokering is a situation that occurs in the freight and logistics industry, particularly in the US. It happens when a carrier agrees to transport…
7 Deadly Sins of DOT Compliance
When discussing the crucial aspects of compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), there are several “deadly…
Can you make money as an Owner-Operator
If you’re a truck driver in the United States, you’ve probably thought about becoming an owner-operator. It’s a tempting prospect – you get to be…
HOW DO I START MY OWN OWNER-OPERATOR TRUCKING BUSINESS?
Prospecting for Customers as an Owner-Operator Trucking Business To prospect for customers as an owner-operator trucking business with a view to start your own…
Marten Drove More in 1st Quarter Than Last Year But Made Less Money
Regardless of the size carrier you are, it is important to understand what is happening in all segments of logistics. Drove More Marten Transport drove…
7 Habits of Highly Effective Owner-Operators
Online Learning The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, a groundbreaking self-improvement book written by Stephen Covey in 1989. The profound impact on individuals and…
Trucking Black Swan – Covid
The Covid Black Swan Event And its impact on Owner-Operators A “Black Swan” event is a term coined by author Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his…