Many commercial truckers spend hours, days, and even weeks on the road. The longer routes often pay better, but they can seem to be more expensive. You may be spending more money than you would like as you spend all of that time on the road. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are 3 tips to save money on the road. Sleep […]
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3 Tips to Control Your Expenses as an Owner-Operator
In order to have a more successful business, you need to make sure that you can control your expenses. The less money that you spend, the more you will see in profits. That isn’t always easy as an owner-operator but there are some things that you can do to cut your expenses. Here are 3 tips that will help you cut back on your expenses. […]
5 Ways to Lower Your Commercial Truck Insurance Premiums
While running a commercial trucking business is a lucrative venture, insuring your commercial trucks calls for a huge undertaking. Trucks are highly vulnerable to mishaps, and insuring them is not debatable. Even so, there are strategies you can apply to lower the cost of your commercial truck insurance. Below are some helpful tips to decrease your truck insurance premiums: Employ Proficient Commercial Truck Drivers The […]
Fleet Business Owners: Who Should You Hire?
When you decide to start a fleet business, you may be overwhelmed by all of the choices that you have to make. However, one of the biggest is who should you hire. You have a couple of choices, depending on your wants, needs, and business goals. Independent owner-operators. Many fleet owners, especially when they are first starting out, decide to hire independent owner-operators. These drivers have […]
Reasons to Buy A Used Commercial Truck
Whether you are looking at your first commercial truck and trailer so that you can get started as an owner-operator or you need to add to your fleet of commercial vehicles, it can be hard to figure out exactly what you need. You may start by seeing what is out there. There are plenty of brand-new and used vehicles that you may not want to […]
Reasons to Lease Your Commercial Vehicle
When you decide to become an owner-operator or a fleet business owner, the first thing that you are going to have to do is find a good vehicle and trailer. Trying to figure out what you want and need can be very challenging. However, once you make your final decision, you have to decide how you are going to finance it. While plenty of drivers […]
Questions to Ask Yourself So You Buy Good Fleet Vehicles
Whether you are just starting your fleet business or you are adding to your current one, it is important that you take your time when you get a new vehicle. You need to make sure that you are spending your money wisely, while still getting exactly what you need. How can you do this? Here are some questions that you need to ask yourself before […]
Reasons Not to Start a Fleet Business
If you enjoy driving commercially, you may start to think more about what you want in the future. Many commercial truck drivers think about starting a fleet business, where they are in charge of multiple trucks and drivers. However, this business is not for everyone. Here are some reasons you may not want to start your own business. There is some risk to this business. […]
Why Buying a Commercial Vehicle is Better than Leasing
Whether you are starting out as an owner-operator or a fleet business owner, nothing is more important than your commercial vehicle. You need the right vehicle to help build your business. That being said, many prefer to lease vehicles while others want to own them. There are many reasons for both. Here are the reasons why you may want to buy a commercial vehicle instead of […]
How Can The Lack of Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Impact Your Business in Illinois?
Commercial truck business owners in Illinois and other states often put their key assets at risk without actually realizing it. All it takes is for a small amount of research to determine how much commercial truck insurance coverage makes the most sense for the size of your business and the assets you have. A commercial truck insurance agent can help you evaluate all your needs. […]