Every owner-operator knows today's trucking business environment is challenging, at best. Between global forces pulling on demand for goods and diesel, and a glut of trucking capacity outpacing demand ...

Off the top of this week's Overdrive Radio podcast is the voice of photojournalist James Year, commenting on an issue he feels holds potential to create alliances where few have existed in American ...

CarriersEdge recently released a new business training course for new and aspiring owner-operators. The Owner Operator Business Skills course was created to educate current company drivers about the ...

A lot can change in 10 years, and for the average owner-operator, a lot has changed. Todd Amen, CEO of ATBS, recently presented at TCA's Refrigerated Division Annual Meeting on how the owner-operator ...

SFI Trucks and Financing offers personalized service and innovative solutions for owner-operators starting or building trucking businesses GREEN BAY, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Truck drivers who aspire ...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has introduced key updates to the Out-of-Service Criteria, set to take effect on April 1. If you’re an owner-operator or running a small fleet, these ...

Owner-operators are a huge part of the heavy truck market, and they’ve been among the most hesitant groups to transition from diesel to electric semi trucks. That may be changing, however, as Saldivar ...

Attendees of any industry trade show, conference, or event have likely heard their fill of buzzwords such as “green fleet,” “sustainability,” and “emissions reductions.” It’s apparent that the ...

WASHINGTON — A weight- and route-based user charge directed at the trucking industry is a nonstarter as far as many owner-operators are concerned. That variant of a “user pays” funding model was ...

CarriersEdge found that while many fleets work with independent contractors or offer lease-purchase programs, there is a lack of resources available to help educate drivers on what they need to know ...

Becoming an owner-operator isn’t just about leasing a truck. It’s about navigating a complex marketplace, maintaining high-quality equipment and running a sustainable business. SFI was established ...