When fiction tells the ugly truth
Although “Confessions of a Freight Broker” is fiction, it may reveal some rather ugly truths about the freight brokerage industry.
By John Bendel | March 01, 2025
Category: Trucking Business Articles
Volvo call center tackles customers’ truck problems
The Connect system alerts Volvo and Mack truck owners to schedule service visits. It can send its driver to the closest service center.
By Tom Berg | March 01, 2025
‘Unprecedented levels’
Reports of cargo theft continued to rise in 2024. The crime has become so prevalent that one industry insider said that it has reached “unprecedented levels.”
By Ryan Witkowski | March 01, 2025
Mastering the not-so-little matter of money
OOIDA’s annual Truck To Success seminar features a few presentations on financial topics for those looking to begin a trucking business.
By Erin Wisdom-Watson | March 01, 2025
Trucking & Taxes – March/April 2025
Do you need a business plan for your trucking business? You absolutely do. Let a business plan help you reach your goals and dreams.
By Guest Author | March 01, 2025
Road Law – March/April 2025
Road Law recently received some questions from drivers who are frustrated that the judicial system doesn’t seem to care about their time.
By Guest Author | March 01, 2025
Employee or independent contractor?
The argument of how to determine worker classification has heated up in recent years, especially in the trucking industry.
By Tyson Fisher | March 01, 2025
A question of privacy
Cases involving biometric privacy laws are rapidly becoming more common in the trucking industry. Old Dominion settled a case in late 2024.
By Tyson Fisher | March 01, 2025
Truck To Success teaches the whys and hows of building a business plan
Challenges specific to the trucking industry make it especially vital for owner-operators to have a solid business plan.
By Erin Wisdom-Watson | February 05, 2025
Truck drivers seeking better pay, more home time
More than 40% of truck drivers are looking for a new trucking job, according to a survey conducted in 2024. Pay is the top reason.
By Tyson Fisher | February 05, 2025
2025 freight market: Better times ahead?
Better times for truckers appear to be on their way. OOIDA’s latest update says the freight market looks poised to flip in the near future.
By SJ Munoz | February 05, 2025
Trucking & Taxes – February 2025
Tax professional Barry Fowler details changes to the federal tax code in 2025 that may affect your financial planning this year.
By Guest Author | February 05, 2025
Road Law – February 2024
Some of you recently called Road Law and asked if this so-called “robot lawyer” service was real or was just a scam. Judge for yourself.
By Jami Jones | February 05, 2025
Truck To Success navigates becoming an owner-operator
OOIDA’s annual Truck To Success teaches those thinking about becoming owner-operators what all that entails.
By Erin Wisdom-Watson | December 05, 2024
Grille guards have little impact on fuel economy
Grille guards do not play a large role in a truck’s fuel economy, according to a recent study commissioned by Ex-Guard.
By Tom Berg | December 05, 2024
EIA forecasts energy prices comparable to previous winter
Heading into the cold season, the EIA was predicting winter heating costs to be largely comparable to the previous year.
By SJ Munoz | December 05, 2024
Road Law – December 2024/January 2025
In this edition of Road Law, we follow up on a previous article about speed-detection devices and explain judicial notice.
By Jami Jones | December 05, 2024
Court rules oil haulers exempt from overtime due to interstate rules
If you drive in only one state, you’re an intrastate trucker, right? That’s not always the case, according to a federal appellate court.
By Tyson Fisher | December 05, 2024
How truckers can recoup lost income from downtime
Downtime is among the compensation that truckers often are unaware they’re entitled to if they’re forced out of work.
By SJ Munoz | December 05, 2024
Trucking & Taxes – December 2024/January 2025
This edition of Trucking & Taxes tells truckers not to overlook the benefits of using their home office as a deduction.
By Jami Jones | December 05, 2024
Mexico cross-border freight numbers surge
For the majority of 2024, Mexico’s cross-border freight has been booming while Canada’s has weakened. Check out the numbers.
By Tyson Fisher | December 05, 2024
BOI – Breaking down what motor carriers must do to remain compliant
Let Land Line provide you the details on filing your beneficial ownership information report to avoid massive penalties.
By Ryan Witkowski | November 01, 2024
Scholarship application deadline approaching
If you’re a truck driver with a child or grandchild preparing to enter college, that’s yet another reason to be an OOIDA member.
By Land Line Media | November 01, 2024
Are we there yet?
There’s still work to do before freight rates will rebound, the OOIDA Foundation said in its latest quarterly market report.
By SJ Munoz | November 01, 2024
‘Under siege’
A report from the Transportation Intermediaries Association affirmed what those in trucking already knew: Fraud is plaguing the industry.
By Tyson Fisher | November 01, 2024