Transportation

The market for hot shot loads is very competitive. These loads can bring higher rates but are time-sensitive. Due to the nature of the business, owner-operators must heavily rely on load boards. Load boards can be essential to growing your business and securing loads for the return trip. In this article, we cover the following: […]

If used correctly, load boards can be a helpful tool for auto transport companies. They can help car haulers get started and avoid deadhead trips. The problem is that many owner operators use them too often. Relying solely on load boards is not a good long-term strategy and can lead to losses. In the article, […]

Many new truckers start their businesses by looking for loads on line. Load boards have advantages because they let you find loads quickly and effectively. It’s an easy way to get the business rolling. Since new truckers often have tight budgets, using a free service is a good way to get some loads and save some money. Most of […]

The most important job for any owner-operator or small fleet owner is finding the best-paying freight loads to haul. For many, this task is the most difficult part of owning a trucking company. Unfortunately, many truckers and owner-operators go out of business because they don’t know how to find good loads. This article shows you […]

One of the greatest challenges for new owner-operators and small fleet owners is finding loads and long-term trucking contracts. Sadly, this is one of the most common reasons many small trucking companies go out of business. In this article, we cover: How to fail (what not to do) Who is your ideal shipping client? How […]

Most truckers become owner-operators because they want more money and the freedom to run their own business. But, above all, they want the opportunity to grow and make a successful trucking company. Unfortunately, most owner-operators experience problems because they don’t have enough money to run the business. They are caught off guard when they don’t […]

Making a move from being a truck driver to being an owner-operator can be financially rewarding. However, it can also be very challenging, especially during the initial months of the business. As a new business owner, you need to worry about things that your employer used to handle. One of the greatest challenges for truckers […]

Load boards (also know as freight boards) are online matching systems that allow shippers and freight brokers to post loads. They also allow carriers to post their free equipment. These systems allow shippers and carriers to find each other and enter into agreements to move freight. Most trucking load boards are sophisticated and allow you […]

Unless they have a lot of contacts with direct shippers, most new owner-operators and small fleet owners get freight loads by using a trucking load board. However, many truckers are not sure if using a load board is actually a good deal – or is even worth it. The fact is that freight boards have their […]

Running a truck or a small fleet is very expensive. The cost of fuel, which must be bought effectively, is one of the biggest expenses for fleet owners. Keeping your units fueled up can be difficult. Many shippers and brokers don’t offer quick pays. Instead, they pay their invoices in 30 to 60 days. Most […]