Let’s set the record straight—bookkeeping is not some behind-the-scenes admin task you push off until tax season. In trucking, your books are your compass. Without clean, organized, and trucking-specific financials, you’re not just driving blind—you’re making decisions that could sink your business. I’ve seen too many good carriers fall apart not because of bad freight, […]
When revenue stalls, most small carriers think: “I need another truck.” That logic is broken. Adding trucks before dialing in your business model just multiplies your problems—fuel, repairs, insurance, compliance, and payroll. A small operation with 1 to 3 trucks should be profitable before it ever considers scaling up. Let’s make this clear: if you’re […]
The for-hire trucking industry faced its fourth consecutive month of declining volumes in June, according to ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index.
Carmel, Indianapolis-based nonprofit Project 61 has acquired health and wellness company Offshift to improve the wellbeing of America’s truck drivers.
Let’s clear this up: your back office isn’t an office. It’s the system you build to make decisions, protect your money, and stay on the road legally. It doesn’t need to be big—but it does need to be tight. The three main roles of your back office are: If your current setup involves a legal […]
When you’re out running loads in the dead of night, your dash cam doesn’t get to sleep. It’s still working. Still recording. Still protecting your business. And if you’re relying on a camera that can’t see clearly after sunset, you’ve got a weak link in your operation. Accidents don’t check the clock. Most incidents—whether it’s […]
The US and Mexico announced on Thursday a 90-day extension to negotiate a long term trade deal.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Aeva Technologies announced a collaboration to develop Level 2+ active safety solutions for trucks using Aeva’s 4D LiDAR technology.
The Nissan plant in Cuernavaca, Mexico, produces versions of the Versa model sold in the U.S.
Aurora Innovation announced an expansion of its driverless fleet to three trucks, surpassing 20,000 driverless miles by June’s end. The company opened a Phoenix terminal and expanded nighttime driving from Dallas to Houston.
Indian Creek Express has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado.
Introduction: The Gearshift That Sparked a Divide There’s an unspoken line drawn in the dirt at every truck stop in America: those who drive automatics, and those who swear by a stick. It sounds like a preference—but it runs deeper. One side sees convenience, consistency, and progress. The other sees lost skill, lazy entry, and […]
FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson speaks to Todd Waldron, Truckstop.com’s VP of Carrier Experience, about the state of the industry and driver sentiment on technology adoption. As Truckstop.com celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, Waldron reflects on the hurdles of change and his hopes for more collaboration with other industry players in the future.
Volvo Trucks North America tested its all-new Volvo VNL on a 3,000-mile road trip from Colorado to Alaska, enduring minus 40 F temperatures in Fairbanks. The extreme cold-weather program validates performance, reliability and comfort through real-world scenarios.
You started as an owner-operator, grinding out miles, chasing loads, and wearing every hat—dispatcher, accountant, mechanic. Now you’re running a small fleet, maybe two to five trucks, and the hustle that got you here is starting to choke you. The phone’s ringing off the hook, paperwork’s piling up, and you’re still doing it all yourself. […]
Running a small fleet means you’re stretched thin—dispatching loads, chasing payments, and keeping trucks rolling. Then ELD reports hit you like a brick wall, piling on data you barely have time to read, let alone understand. Hours of service rules aren’t optional, but you don’t need to drown in reports to stay compliant. If you’re […]
Nevoya, a San Francisco-based all-electric trucking company, has secured $9.3 million in seed funding led by Lowercarbon Capital. The investment positions the firm to redefine logistics via AI and automation, proving zero-emissions trucking can outperform diesel operations environmentally and economically.
Some small carriers chase new freight like it’s a numbers game. They blast emails, cold call every logistics contact they can find on LinkedIn, and undercut rates just to get a shot at the next load. It’s a hustle. And while it might land you a load here and there, it doesn’t build staying power. […]
You don’t need more meetings. You need better habits. Many carriers hear the word “safety review” and immediately think of three-hour meetings, binders collecting dust, and a compliance officer nobody wants to talk to. That kind of thinking is exactly why safety becomes a scramble—something you deal with after a violation, not before it. But […]
Universal Logistics Holdings reported a decline in second quarter earnings and revenue due to lower volumes and demand.
