Negotiating with brokers is like playing poker with a guy who’s already seen your hand. They know the market, they know the rates, and they know exactly how desperate some truckers can get. But the difference between a driver making peanuts and one hauling...

By the end of this blog, you will know whether your trucking business needs a dispatcher or not. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of having a dispatcher versus dispatching yourself, the risks of hiring a bad dispatcher, and why it’s important to find a good...

Welcome to a Full Exploration of the Trucking World from the Dispatcher's Perspective!If you’ve been in the trucking business or are considering entering it, you probably already know that it’s not all smooth sailing. There’s a lot that goes into runn...

Maintaining a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is not just advantageous—it's fundamentally important for the professional success of truck drivers. Your MVR directly impacts employment prospects, insurance premiums, and your overall professional reput...

If you’ve ever sat across from a broker who’s trying to sweet-talk you into “fair market rates” while you’re silently tallying up how much fuel, wear and tear, and pure aggravation this load’s gonna cost you, well, congrats—you’re a trucker through and th...

(Note: This blog focuses on broker-related dispatch failures and not issues caused by carrier dispatchers.)Dispatch failures can significantly impact an owner-operator’s ability to run a profitable trucking business. From overbooked loads to poor communica...

The trucking industry is the backbone of the U.S. economy, responsible for transporting over 70% of all freight across the nation. Every product we use, from groceries to electronics, is likely to have been transported by a truck at some stage. While the i...

Route planning is the backbone of a successful trucking business. For owner-operators, every mile driven has a cost, and every decision can make or break profitability. Every trip matters. This article explores the challenges of route planning and provides...

In the trucking industry, the concept of "backhaul" has long been marketed as a win-win—a way to minimize empty miles and make extra cash on the return trip. However, for many owner-operators, this practice often leads to financial strain rather ...