by Brett Byman | Jul 7, 2022 | Trucking Business
Entrepreneurial success is the embodiment of the American dream. While walking toward “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” most Americans want autonomy over their schedule, their workspace, and of course, their finances. Across the nation and with varying...
by Brett Byman | Jun 30, 2022 | Fuel Surcharge
As the sun goes down after freight is delivered and inspected, most truck drivers have their hearts set on a bit of relaxation after a full 14-hour shift. While some may look forward to winding down with a burger and a trucker movie at the end of the night, others may...
by Brett Byman | Jun 23, 2022 | Trucking Business
When Friday night dancers dust off their boots to Rascal Flatt’s famous cover “Life is a Highway,” those who spend their life on the highway understand that this song may take a few creative liberties. According to The New York Times, “The typical long-haul...
by Brett Byman | Jun 16, 2022 | Trucking Business
Truckers and owner-operators are, without a doubt, the lifeblood of the domestic market. Supply chains run on the wheel of semi and delivery trucks, and taking care of drivers has become a more important topic of discussion in the last few months. While the industry...
by Brett Byman | Jun 2, 2022 | Trucking Business
It’s 4:30 a.m. Awoken with a start, a trucker driver reaches over in the dark to turn off their alarm. Grabbing the first cup of coffee is essential to shaking off sleep before a thorough pre-trip inspection. When the morning routine ends with both vehicle and driver...
by Brett Byman | May 26, 2022 | Trucking Business
While minimalism may be a term best known in home decor, the concept is familiar in the supply chain. “How can we do more with less?” To address this question, business owners must understand how to calculate truck utilization and use fleet management metrics to...
by Brett Byman | May 5, 2022 | Trucking Business
With the 2021 tax season in the rearview window, most Americans can breathe a sigh of relief However, owner-operators know that the end of one tax season is the beginning of the next. A proper understanding of tax rules for truck drivers prepares owner-operators with...
by Brett Byman | Apr 21, 2022 | Freight Factoring
Financial strains are hard to deal with, even in the best of times. But with current levels of pressure, disruption, and uncertainty plaguing the shipping and transportation industry today, financial stresses are higher than ever before. Many fleet drivers and...
by Brett Byman | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is transportation factoring? This simple question carries a heavy load, and the way the answer gets presented and applied will significantly impact freight transportation and trucking companies of all sizes. Today’s pressures involved operating and managing a...
by Brett Byman | Mar 24, 2022 | Trucking Business
People across the United States consistently seek what the Declaration of Independence defines as “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” In today’s economy, the aspect of liberty, or freedom, is highlighted as one of the most important ones among social media...