The Coalition for Independent Truckers has announced its inaugural class of five for its Independent Contractors Ambassador program. These people will be advocating for the independent contractor model in the trucking industry. Independent contractors make up a large portion of the 71% of freight movers in this country. Together, these…
Joining forces with 30 other groups, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is taking a stand against expensive mandates on the trucking industry. The bills they are opposing include speed limiters, underride guards, automatic braking systems, and near $5 million in liability insurance. As diverse as the working conditions are in…
When it comes to owning or leasing a trailer there are many factors that come into play. For some, owning is the way to go and for others, leasing or renting is the right path. It all depends on what you need it for and how it will ultimately affect…
AB 5, the ‘Dynamex’ worker classification bill, has been moved forward by the California Senate. Before the bill went through, its author added one last exemption for newspaper delivery workers but there were no exemptions for the trucking industry. Other exemptions included lawyers, doctors, and hairstylists but no trucking companies…
In California, the bill that could potentially end the leased owner-operator model is heading for its deadline. The California legislature has until September 13 to pass the bill otherwise it will be put on hold until next year. This bill was put forth to change the worker misclassification across all…
The nomination period for the Driver of the Year and Owner Operator of the Year is now open and will close on November 15. Put on by the Truckload Carriers Association, this contest recognizes drivers who have good safety records and who have gone above and beyond to improve the…
Let’s face it, commercial trucks are not cheap and deciding what kind and when to buy can make for stressful and complicated decisions. Your first step should be to figure out your budget. You can expect to pay over $100,000 for a cab and add on an additional $50,000 for…