You earned your CDL, gained experience as a company driver, and leased your truck to a carrier. Now you’re considering getting your own authority, so let’s pause and consider this
The transportation industry is the backbone of our economy, and its scale proves it. In 2023 alone, preliminary figures from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) show the industry nearly grossed
The Hardest Part of Letting Go I remember the morning of our change of command ceremony. It was the day I would officially hand over the reins of Chargin’ Company,
Small Business Administration (SBA) loans help launch many small businesses every year. So, what does it mean to you when there are changes to their Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)? SBA-backed
If you’re a CDL driver and tired of driving someone else’s truck, it might be time to take the wheel of your own business. Becoming an owner-operator or launching your
When you have a professional bookkeeper on your team, you’re free to focus on what you do best – keeping your trucks on the road and your operations running smoothly.
The rumble of diesel engines has long been synonymous with the trucking and commercial fleet industries. However, a quiet revolution is gaining momentum across the United States: fleet electrification. Driven
By Ryan Tully with Open Road Drivers Plan For commercial drivers, getting a CDL ticket on the road is more than a minor inconvenience—it can have serious consequences. Unlike a
The trucking industry is evolving, but the job search for drivers often feels stuck in the past.Traditional job boards, endless applications, and slow responses make finding the right job a
In the trucking industry, staying ahead means more than just keeping your wheels turning—it’s about having the financial flexibility to handle unexpected repairs, fuel costs, and fleet expansion. Whether you’re
What Is Gap Insurance for Truckers? Commercial Truck Gap Insurance, or Gap Insurance, is sometimes referred to as Financed Value Coverage or Lease Value Coverage. Whatever name you call it,
Trucking companies ensure the steady flow of essential goods across the country, transporting items that sustain homes, businesses, infrastructure, and lives. The demand to deliver these supplies makes trucking an
As October 2024 dawns, the United States faces an economic crisis of unprecedented proportions. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike along the East and Gulf Coasts has become a reality,
As an owner-operator or small fleet owner in the trucking industry, your main goal is to keep your operation profitable. The trucking industry is tough, with constant changes in fuel
The amount of stress you face when you owe a significant amount of money to the IRS can feel insurmountable. Penalties and interest keep adding on to the debt, and
It seems like these days everything in the trucking industry is getting a digital upgrade. Yet, many carriers are still using paper permits and logs. Digital Permits eCred has been
Entity selection makes all the difference! The type of entity you choose to set up your trucking business as will have a huge impact on what you pay in taxes
Eckert & Associates, P.A. helps truckers with legal issues when their trucks can’t run after accidents. We recently visited the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) to meet truckers and give
Are you thinking of becoming an owner-operator? If so, you’re in luck. We’ve been in the trucking business since 2012 and want to share our methods for success. This article
Florida House Bill No. 837 relating to tort reform has been signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. This law has far-reaching implications for truckers whose equipment has been damaged
Truckers are underserved. Trucker Down believes that truck drivers are essential workers in an underserved community. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), more than 80% of U.S. communities depend
Owner operators and small trucking companies are vulnerable to major setbacks when their equipment is damaged in accidents. While insurance companies are expected to provide rental cars to claimants, they
Both the transportation and law fields were dominated by men for many years. Both have made vast improvements in the development of women in the fields. Women In Trucking Association,
It’s a well-known fact throughout the trucking industry that four wheeled vehicles are usually the at-fault party in traffic accident between semis and cars. The Windmill Example of an Oversized
Jack is a million mile safe driver. Recently, he was properly parked at a loading dock when a distracted trucker swung too wide and hit his truck. This accident wasn’t
On June 30, 2022, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear the Ninth Circuit’s decision in California Trucking Association v. Bonta, 996 F.3d 644 (9th Cir. 2021). At issue
Sometimes people just need a helping hand. An accident and injury may push an owner operator into a financial predicament. Others may be suffering from health problems or a family
If you are in the trucking industry, you have probably heard of “freight factoring”. Freight factoring is such a useful tool for small and medium sized businesses. The benefits of
Owner-operators enjoy the freedom of being able to choose the loads they haul and how they schedule their time. Being your own boss certainly has its perks, even if you
Eckert & Associates’ attorney Jason Schafer and I hear clients’ frustrations daily about delays in truck repairs because of back ordered parts. COVID has created nightmares in the supply chain
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