I was interviewing a new client the other day and asked him what was his fuel costs per mile? He did not know. Since he was an owner-operator (running percentage) I asked him how he determined if any freight was a good enough rate to take? He just looked at me and shrugged his shoulders……

The Women In Trucking Association was searching for ways to reach the next generation to introduce them to careers in transportation. The idea of a doll was considered, and we reached out to Mattel to see if we could get a truck driver Barbie doll. Since the original 1959 Barbie, Mattel has given her over…

The Over The Road May issue is now online! Please click on the thumbnail to view! For quick access to our May 2023 list of recruiters, please go here.

In my research over many years, I have found that about 40% of all operators are about 1 year BEHIND in paying their taxes. In some situations, the amount is too high to sustain a household dependent on the income from operating a truck. Too often taxes are used as the ‘excuse’ for why an…

Thanks to your insurance provider, your safety department is one of the most critical areas of your company. It doesn’t matter if your ‘safety department’ is the owner of a small trucking company who also wears 12 other hats or a full-fledged, large company, twelve-person safety department. Your insurance company demands that you have a…

The goal of Women in Trucking is to create a more gender-diverse industry. We are proud of the fact that fifteen percent of our members are men who join because they support our mission. In fact, there are men who serve on our Board of Directors! Why should we encourage men to join forces with…

The trucking industry has traditionally been male-dominated, with women making up a small percentage of truck drivers and other industry professionals. However, technology is helping to break down barriers and create new opportunities for women in the trucking industry. Safety Technology Safety Technology is one of the most significant areas of innovation in the trucking…

The Over The Road April issue is now online! Please click on the thumbnail to view! For quick access to our April 2023 list of recruiters, please go here.