The Highest Monthly Average Van Rate Ever Recorded in DAT Trendlines
National Van Rates Break Records in January 2018. To be [...]
AFT Dispatch – Truck Dispatching in Murray, Utah
It was a big mess when we were putting [...]
2018 Tax Changes – Equipment Investment & Depreciation – How will it affect you?
So earlier I was reading an interesting article on Overdrive about [...]
Top 3 Most Popular Posts of 2017
(Updated on 01/28/2024) It's been a while since I've posted [...]
The Profit & Loss (P&L) Statement
(Updated 01/28/2024) I’m big on calculation, stats, and statements. I [...]
Payroll Payroll Payroll
Payroll is a big deal! You gotta pay yourself, you [...]
How to Organize Your Trucking Business
Organized people are awesome! Everything is in its proper place. [...]
MAP-21 – What You Need to Know
It was July 6, 2012 when our President signed the Moving [...]
CMCI Drug & Alcohol Testing Consortium
Under FMCSR Part 382 and on, CDL truck drivers are required to be tested for drugs and alcohol. Carriers and Owner-Operators have to be a part of a drug and alcohol consortium with random testing as per regulation. This by the way is a HUGE deal to your local DOT people who will be doing your New Entrant Safety Audit.
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) Benefits
I heard of OOIDA when first starting American Freight Trucking, Inc. and remember tossing it aside as yet another piece of junk mail. I don't think we received much mail if any after. At one point we needed to become a part of a drug testing consortium and I came across OOIDA again. I was sold.