Can You Overhang on a Step Deck Trailer? 5 Steps to Ensure Compliance

Posted by Joanna Jungels on Jan 22, 2025 9:00:00 AM

For experienced carriers and industry newbies alike, navigating the rules for overhanging cargo on step deck trailers can be especially tricky. 

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6 Oversize/Overweight Permit Companies to Consider Using in 2025

Posted by Adam Koopmeiners on Jan 16, 2025 3:00:00 PM

Your company and customers don’t have time to waste on muddling through the complex oversized/overweight (OSOW) permitting process. You have a job to do and a deadline to meet, and while you’re great at moving..

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10 Load Boards with Apps to Try In 2025: Our Top Picks

How to Make More Money as a Truck Driver in 2026

Posted by Sean Glenz on Jan 14, 2025 1:25:00 PM

Not only is truck driving an enjoyable career — because you get to enjoy your freedom and explore the country — but truck driving can be an extremely lucrative career. In fact, as of Dec 31, 2024, the national..

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What to Do Before Leaving a Shipper: Your Post-Pick-Up Checklist

Posted by Doug Dobbelaire on Aug 21, 2024 9:00:00 AM

As a truck driver, you know that the time you spend at a shipper’s pick-up point is key to positioning the rest of your trip for success. Without thorough preparation, a domino effect of safety concerns,..

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15 Factoring Companies to Consider for Your Trucking Business

ATS FreightMatch In-App Rate Negotiations: Tips for Success

Posted by Ben Delong on Feb 26, 2024 1:23:47 PM

In today's dynamic transportation landscape, where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount, load board apps have revolutionized the way shippers, brokers, and carriers connect. Hosted online, users..

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What is a Good CSA Score? [Understanding Carrier CSA Scores]

Posted by Kelli Bloom on Dec 18, 2023 8:30:00 AM

Safety on the road is a big deal for everyone — from truck drivers and mini-van drivers to bicyclists and pedestrians. 

But for truck drivers, it goes one step further. As the biggest vehicle on the road, you..

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Load Tracking For Carriers: Why It’s Important, How to Get Set Up and Pros and Cons

Posted by Jerry Ramirez on Dec 11, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Technology is intertwined with your personal life. Cell phones, computers, tablets, smartwatches and televisions have been jostling for your attention off the clock for more than a decade. On the clock, these..

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Navigating the Holiday Season: How to Prepare as a Small Carrier

Posted by Sean Glenz on Nov 22, 2023 11:15:57 AM

The holidays are a joyous time of year, but they can be extra stressful if you aren’t prepared. That goes for everyone — whether you’re a company driver, an owner-operator running under your authority or a..

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