What Is the Difference Between an Owner Operator and a Company Driver? If you're getting into trucking, or already in it, you’ve likely heard about owner operators and company drivers. One owns their truck, the other doesn’t, but the difference between owner operator...
Some brokers learn how to find shippers as a freight broker early on, while others take longer. As Global Market Insights reports, the U.S. freight brokerage market was valued at around $51.7 billion in 2023, with steady growth projected through 2032. With so many...
In the world of freight transportation, efficiency, protection, and load versatility are everything. Two trailer types often debated in the industry are a flatbed trailer and a Conestoga trailer. While both serve the same fundamental purpose – transporting cargo –...
Truck drivers know that time is money. Delays – especially those that aren’t your fault – can cut into your earnings and push your driving hours to the limit. Detention pay is the trucking industry’s way of making this right, but it’s not as simple as it sounds....
Truck driving at night is a reality for many of drivers in the industry. Whether you’re hauling long-distance freight or pulling an overnight shift, trucking at night demands a different kind of focus. The roads are quieter, but not necessarily safer. Visibility...
DOT Truck Inspection: Everything You Need to Know For every commercial truck driver and fleet operator, staying on top of Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance is not just about avoiding fines; it's about ensuring safety on our roadways. Whether you drive a...
Flatbed trucking offers some of the highest earning potential in the transportation industry, but exactly how much does a flatbed truck driver make in 2025? Here at Fortune Carriers Inc., we know that a driver’s success starts with solid information. So, let’s break...
Oh, hello there! You might not notice me much, a crisp C-note tucked deep in this sturdy leather wallet. But I’m not just any hundred-dollar bill – I’m a lucky $100 banknote, being a turning point for him. You see, I was earned by a man named Frank, an OTR truck...
Reefer Trucking: Your 2025 Playbook The trucking world is always on the move, literally and figuratively. And nowhere is that more true than in the specialized, high-stakes game of reefer trucking. It’s not about just moving refrigerated freight; it’s about mastering...