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.
How to Raise your Business Credit Score!
Having good business credit is very important if you’re at [...]
Freight Transportation Cost Drivers
Long-haul trucking or freight transportation is the lifeblood of America. [...]
Do You Use a Fuel Card?
Is it SAVING or COSTING You Money? Today I want [...]
Rising Fuel Costs & Falling Freight Rates
The top concern in 2012 was “rising cost of fuel” and while this was definitely a hot topic in 2012 with diesel prices hitting $3.968 as a U.S. average, luckily it has steadily come down.
Three Load Boards Reviewed
NOTE: I wrote this article on September 4, 2019. It [...]