A full-service lease is valuable to the owner operator if they want predictability of costs. When you are operating a truck as an O/O you want to...
I am assuming they are team drivers? Or do they drive their own truck?
American truck simulator is a popular game that was modeled after the Euro Truck Simulator. The main distinguishing feature between these two...
If the dealership has declined you, then you must visit the bank directly. It may help to explain to them only if they ask the question that you...
When you are quoting loads, you want to know the size of the trucking company you're working with. Smaller companies will need a little extra...
Yes that is viable, although you may not even need a freight broker license if you plan on operating as a motor carrier because you'll be able to...
From what I understand Uber Freight is both a freight broker and leverage their platform to also offer a load board service. There partnerships...
Yes, that is correct. As per truck insurance, you would still need the amount of insurance your carrier requires you to have. Most of the time you...
Obtaining authority would essentially mean starting a new, separate trucking company. Whereas a leased-on owner operator is working under the...
A portable office in the truck's cabin is a feasible option for the modern commercial driver. Celluar phones with data plans can create mobile...
Drivers uncertain of whether a roadway is a truck route should consult with their dispatcher. Dispatchers have quick access to transport route...
Would you like for me to recommend some escrow providers? Escrow is not as common in the brokerage industry as it could be but perhaps it is an...
You may explore the option of setting up an escrow payment system with an escrow provider. The escrow provider is an intermediary that decides if...
Please understand there are civil penalties for removing emissions technology from heavy duty vehicles. Comparing maintenance costs with the...
(2) The driver or a person specified by the carrier shall satisfy himself or herself that the commercial motor vehicle is in a safe operating...
Hello, I will not argue the specifics of the MVAR but it is an inter-dependent/connected regulation that enforces this rule. Now, will an...
Hello, please refer to this CVSE document under 'Inspecting Cargo'...
Here is a link from the BC government website explaining brake checks and runaway lanes. Runaway Lanes and How to Prevent Brake Loss in...
Driving lights should be certified under the SAE/DOT standards for them to be legal. Rigid Industries and Jetco truck lights are compliant with...
Most of the transmissions that are labelled 'automatic' are automated manual transmissions with automatic and manual capability. Some examples...