One of the best ways to keep up with the latest developments in the trucking industry is to attend live events and conferences throughout the year. These give you a chance to meet experts as well as other trucking business owners, drivers and everyone connected to the industry. Here is a guide to trucking industry events of 2020. Read more
3 Trucking Industry Trends in 2020
The trucking industry is currently experiencing some rapid changes. Increased bankruptcies, technological shifts, and fierce competition are all having a strong impact on the industry. If you’re a truck driver, own a trucking company or are in any way involved in transportation or logistics, it’s important to stay informed on these issues. The following are three of the biggest trends that will impact truck driving in 2020. Read more
New Freight Brokers: 7 Tips to Find Business
Finding new leads has always been one of the main challenges faced by freight brokers. In order to find a steady supply of qualified leads, you need to learn as much as possible about shippers and the items they transport. Here are some of the most effective ways for freight brokers to generate new business. Read more
Costs of Starting Your Own Trucking Business
Create a Trucking Business Plan
So, you’ve decided to start your own trucking business. You’re tired of “working for the man” and you want to be the master of your own destiny. You have your own truck lined up, a few years of experience, a customer that wants you to haul for them and you have some money put away to help get you started.
You have done the research in the trucking industry; spent hours online and checked out dozens of websites including OOIDA, DAT, Tucker’s Report and more that explain authority, insurance (truck/health), profitability formulas, load boards, ELD services, compliance, taxes, etc. You’ve talked to some other drivers that either currently have their own business or used to. A family member has agreed to help you out by handling paperwork and assistance managing the load boards. You’re all set! Read more
Assistance for Black & Decker Freight Providers Amid IPS Worldwide Bankruptcy Filing
Riviera Finance, a nation-wide freight bill factoring company can help freight providers for Stanley Black & Decker affected by the IPS Worldwide bankruptcy to get paid on their current invoices. Riviera will guarantee the credit of any invoices they purchase so the carrier can eliminate credit risk and will be paid within 24 hours of verified delivery.
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