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Becoming an Owner Operator: Leasing vs. Operating Authority

To begin, there are two classifications of owner operators; those who are leased to a company and those who operate under their own authority. This post will discuss the differences

Top 3 Questions on Bobtail/Non-Trucking Coverage

Oftentimes, trucking insurance is about as easy to comprehend as why the universe exists. It’s in place for some reason, and we are glad it is, but all the minute

Proper Corporate Structure for Trucking Companies

All corporate structures begin as C-Corporations. However, this type of structure has downfalls, such as double taxation. In this blog post, we will discuss why we recommend trucking companies convert

Becoming an Owner Operator: Licensing & Registration

As promised in last month’s Becoming an Owner Operator post on purchasing trucking equipment, we’re back this month to discuss licensing and registration. As mentioned in our March Becoming an

July 1 SOLAS Changes to Impact Trucking Industry

After many years of advocating for a change to the Safety of Life at Sea treaty (SOLAS), the World Shipping Council’s efforts have paid off. On July 1, 2016, containerized

2016 International Roadcheck: How to Prepare

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2016 International Roadcheck is less than a week away. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 29th annual roadcheck will take place June 7-9, 2016. During

Charity Spotlight: Truckersfinalmile.org

The charity, truckersfinalmile.org was founded by Robert Palm, a 30-year over-the-road veteran, to “reunite North American truck drivers and their family in times of crisis.” Current Programs The charity currently

Best Audiobooks for Truckers 2016: Mystery & Thriller

Winter is over, which means it’s now construction season here in Minnesota. So, we’ve decided to bring the Best Audiobooks of 2016 post back to get you through the bumper-to-bumper

Food Haulers to Again be Affected by May 31 Rule

The seventh and final rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2005 is set to be published May 31st, 2016. Overview The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Becoming an Owner Operator: Trucking Equipment

If you read last month’s post on financial considerations of becoming an owner operator, we assume you’re now trying to figure out how to buy–or afford–trucking equipment. Purchasing trucking equipment

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