Anyone who has worked as an owner-operator or in a small to mid-sized trucking company knows that nearly everyone wears multiple hats, and there is no shortage of work to be done. It’s no wonder ...

Not so long ago, a trucker’s ability to handle a wrench was almost as important as his or her skill with an 18-speed transmission. And for many owner-operators, even today, the ability to maintain ...

Diesel prices have been on a rollercoaster ride in recent years, with prices soaring in 2022 and slowly falling to a more palatable national average of late. After diesel averaged $4.21 a gallon ...

CarriersEdge recently released a new business training course for new and aspiring owner-operators. The Owner Operator Business Skills course was created to educate current company drivers about the ...

Leasing owner-operators is one of the quickest ways a trucking company can increase the fleet’s capacity. However, there are several pitfalls with using leased owner-operators, for both the company ...

I’ve recently had a few conversations with other truck owners who, like myself, have their own operating authority. Each conversation took me back 25 years to my earliest experiences and challenges ...

Becoming an owner-operator can be both exhilarating and scary. While you can enjoy operating your own business without having to answer to an employer, you'll also need to worry about obtaining loads ...