There are select occupations you ought to first discuss with loved ones before even considering applying for a job in the field. Truck driving is one such occupation. In many ways, being an OTR (over-the-road) or CDL driver is more a lifestyle than a job. Its demands, particularly upward of...

Truck Driver Interview Questions and Answers Out of hundreds of choices, why did you opt to work as a truck driver? I love working on the road, and trucks have always been a passion for me. Owing to my interest and expertise in driving and maintaining vehicles of different types, this was the...

Life on the open road can be wonderful and challenging all at the same time. Some people are up to the job more than others just simply because their character, their innate characteristics, allows them too. These folks who have IT, all share 7 characteristics that truly set themselves apart...

Money is what makes truck driving jobs a profession, and what a professional truck driver gets paid is determined by the company they work for and the work they have been hired to do. But understanding the many types of truck driver pay can be a challenge. It is important to understand the...

If you’re looking for a fast-paced desk job with little down time, then being a truck dispatcher may be just the position for you. As a truck dispatcher, it would be your job to match truck drivers with loads that need to be picked up and delivered to a client. You’ll need strong...

For a long haul truck driver driving for a full service trucking company, the ride can get boring very quickly. A short haul truck driver will rarely have to deal with the struggle to stay awake during a delivery, but this is a reality most long haul truck drivers face each day. Take a...

The term ‘reefer’ is used in shipping to refer to refrigerated ships and refrigerated shipping containers that transport perishable commodities by sea. Temperature-controlled transportation is used for perishables such as fruit, meat, fish, vegetables, and dairy products. A reefer...

1. STRESS IS PART OF THE JOB Stress is an inevitable part of a career in trucking. I always enjoy the driving part of the job, don’t get me wrong. But there is stress involved in a truck driving career. There’s stress when you’re in traffic, there’s stress when you’re looking for...

The first step for owner operators and truck drivers to find high paying available truck loads is to choose their state of interest. Once a truck driver or owner operator selects a state you will be able to find all available FTL, LTL, Flatbed, reefer and Van truck loads that are available for...

The most important job for any broker, owner-operator, or small fleet owner is finding the best-paying freight loads to haul. For many, this task is the most difficult part of owning a trucking company. Unfortunately, many truckers and owner-operators go out of business because they don’t...

How Does This Website Help Me If I am a Owner Operator? If you are Truck Driver or Owner Operator you are going to use this site to find available truck loads in your local area or to move truck loads from state to state. Click here to find Available Truck Loads in your state, or to search...

Do you need to post 50 or more loads per week? You can send us your truck loads in an excel format and we will post them for you! First, Download our sample Excel Layout template click here to download Second, fill in fields with your available truck loads. You can upload as many loads as you...

The first step for owner operators and truck drivers to find high paying available truck loads is to choose their state of interest. Once a truck driver or owner operator selects a state you will be able to find all available FTL, LTL, Flatbed, reefer and Van truck loads that are available for...

Right Now Loads.com (RNL) has the most features to offer on one website for 1 low monthly fee. “Right Now” means connecting you instantly with thousands of trucking companies, freight loads, truck drivers and Owner Operators nationwide. Freight Brokers, Freight Forwarders,...

Being an owner-operator in an industry full of carrier companies is a point of pride for many drivers. The banter at the truck stops buzzes with business strategies and inside advice on what lanes are best. Most company drivers don’t have to deal with things that owner-operators do, but...

The trucking business can be very profitable, but it is incredibly competitive. Many truckers try to get into the business every year and end up failing. This outcome usually happens to people who are great truckers but are not good business owners. Knowing how to run and grow your trucking...

Over-the-road trucks transport everything from food to electronics to construction equipment. Truckers get their loads from companies and brokers, even other truck companies. Regardless of where the load comes from, the company must set a reasonable rate for the load. When trucking companies...

Your business is thriving, your fleet is growing, and you are once-again faced with the difficult decision: Should I lease or own my commercial truck fleet? It is an important choice, and sometimes the gap between leasers and owners can feel like a canyon, but choosing to lease or own does not...

Flatbed shipping is transportation for cargo that may not require the enclosure of a dry van, cannot be loaded or unloaded from a dock or does not fit within the dimensions of standard truck trailers. A flatbed’s design allows for cranes and forklifts to load goods from all angles. Benefits...

Load boards (also know as freight boards) are online matching systems that allow shippers and freight brokers to post loads. They also allow carriers to post their free equipment. These systems allow shippers and carriers to find each other and enter into agreements to move freight. Most...