Owner-operators
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Innovation
SmartHop is automating load-booking process for owner operators and small fleets
Freight matching startup SmartHop has built a technology platform that helps truckers plan, search and book their loads in a…
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Driver issues
Settlement in long-running truck lease lawsuit against C.R. England set for final approval
A long-running lawsuit over leased vehicles appears to be reaching its conclusion. The lawsuit, Roberts, et al. v. C.R. England,…
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News
J.B. Hunt launches new drop trailer program 360box
J.B. Hunt is transforming into a truly mode-agnostic capacity provider.
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News
Government watchdogs urge review of underride guard requirements
GAO also recommends more research that could lead to side guard requirements.
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Driver issues
Small fleets, owner-operators cite more technology as way to cut costs
A new survey of small fleets and owner-operators found they would like to utilize many of the same tools larger…
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News
Today’s Pickup: Interstate 5 hit by California owner-operator ruling; Brits map shipping noise
Plus: Detroit irate over illegal weed delivery, flying cars from Malaysia and Union Pacific in the hot seat
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Cash Flow Corner
The value of brand, and how it can lead to more business for carriers
Cashflow Corner presented by TriumphPay ...Branding. It’s a word that you probably don’t associate with your trucking company, but one…
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Driver issues
OOIDA: Pay drivers and give them a future and they’ll stay
FreightWaves reached out to OOIDA for their perspective on the current state of affairs in trucking. We also want to…
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Less than Truckload
Denham Amendment booted from final FAA reauthorization bill
The long-anticipated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill is up for a vote and it does not include the controversial…
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Equipment
Progressive taps into ELD data in quest to better align insurance premiums with risk
With ELDs in nearly every truck, it was only a matter of time before insurance companies started to utilize the…
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