By Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted May 8th 2017 1:09PM
If you're going to be living in an expediter straight truck for several weeks at a time, you might as well make the sleeper as much like home as possible, right?
Yes...and no. As an owner-operator, you're also a business owner. And that means you need to also think about the financial impact of your sleeper selection.
So, the key is to strike the right balance between comfort considerations (sleeper size and amenities) and practicality (cargo cap...
By Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted Feb 6th 2017 9:00AM
This is the final installment of a three-part series to introduce you to each type of vehicle typically used for expediting. The first two articles co...
By Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted Jan 2nd 2017 9:40AM
If you're an expedite owner-operator--or in the process of becoming one--your decisions on how you build your truck directly impact your productivity...
If you're an owner-operator, you understand the importance of driver comfort to minimize fatigue, prevent injury, and stay focused while driving for l...
By Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted Nov 14th 2016 9:00AM
A liftgate mounted on the rear of your truck enables you to load and unload heavy cargo more efficiently, in a way that reduces your injury risk and s...
By Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted Sep 12th 2016 9:00AM
If you're looking to become an expedite owner-operator, one of the most important decisions you'll make is the vehicle you'll drive. That's because yo...
By Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted Jun 20th 2016 9:00AM
It's an owner-operator's nightmare. You're an expediter, whose objective is to get time-sensitive freight to the customer as quickly and safely possib...
By Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted May 16th 2016 9:00AM
Are truck cameras your friend or foe?
The answer depends on the point of view of the stakeholder ... and that of the camera, whether it's facing the r...
By Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted Apr 4th 2016 9:00AM
Properly maintaining your truck's tires not only keeps you (and the public) safer on the road but also saves you a lot of money.
As results from tests...
By Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted Mar 18th 2016 12:06PM
At the rate of a gallon of fuel wasted per hour, engine idle can get real expensive -- real fast. And excessive idle is illegal in many areas of the U...
By Sean M. Lyden - Staff Writer
Posted Feb 15th 2016 9:00AM
As an expedite owner-operator, your truck is a tool that makes you money. So, if it breaks down on the road, you not only have to pay for the repairs ...
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If you're going to be living in an expediter straight truck for several weeks at a time, you might as well make the sleeper as much like home as possible, right? Yes...and no. As an owner-operator, you're also a business owner. And that means you need to also think about the financial impact of your sleeper selection. So, the key is to strike the right balance between comfort considerations (sleeper size and amenities) and practicality (cargo cap...
This is the final installment of a three-part series to introduce you to each type of vehicle typically used for expediting. The first two articles co...
If you're an expedite owner-operator--or in the process of becoming one--your decisions on how you build your truck directly impact your productivity...
If you're an owner-operator, you understand the importance of driver comfort to minimize fatigue, prevent injury, and stay focused while driving for l...
A liftgate mounted on the rear of your truck enables you to load and unload heavy cargo more efficiently, in a way that reduces your injury risk and s...
If you're looking to become an expedite owner-operator, one of the most important decisions you'll make is the vehicle you'll drive. That's because yo...
It's an owner-operator's nightmare. You're an expediter, whose objective is to get time-sensitive freight to the customer as quickly and safely possib...
Are truck cameras your friend or foe? The answer depends on the point of view of the stakeholder ... and that of the camera, whether it's facing the r...
Properly maintaining your truck's tires not only keeps you (and the public) safer on the road but also saves you a lot of money. As results from tests...
At the rate of a gallon of fuel wasted per hour, engine idle can get real expensive -- real fast. And excessive idle is illegal in many areas of the U...
As an expedite owner-operator, your truck is a tool that makes you money. So, if it breaks down on the road, you not only have to pay for the repairs ...