From Carrier Packet Templates to Broker Setups: What to Know
With over 17,000 brokers in the industry, there are a myriad of freight opportunities at your hands to explore. Broker setups are required in order to secure loads and get paid for them. This process can be burdensome, but the good news is that TrueNorth is here for you. Learn why carrier packets for broker setups are critical, what they entail, and the many ways that TrueNorth ensures your cash flow remains efficient, effortless, and most importantly, continuous.
How to Protect Yourself from Bad Freight Brokers
Whether or not their behavior is intentional, some freight brokers are untrustworthy and unreliable, which makes working with them especially challenging. Here’s how you can protect yourself, including the impact of bad freight brokers, warning signs to look for, and questions to ask to be sure you're doing business with trusted, reliable partners.
What is a UCC Filing and Why is it Important to Freight Factoring?
If you’ve ever worked with a freight factoring company, you likely have a UCC filing, a lien that gives the factoring company rights to your accounts receivable. While the UCC is an essential document, it can add some complications when switching factoring companies. This article examines what a UCC is and why it’s critical to freight factoring.
9 Steps to Get Your Own Trucking Authority
These nine steps will guide you through the process and set you up for success as your own carrier.
Boost Your Bottom Line Through Driver Wellness Programs
As a carrier, you’re in a unique position to lead by example and prioritize the health and wellbeing of your fleet. Driver wellness programs aim to encourage healthy behaviors by providing the necessary tools and resources. While often an upfront cost to implement, such programs offset higher health risks to your fleet and lead to long-term benefits such as higher productivity and retention rates, ultimately maximizing your earning potential.
Business Partners for the Long Haul - Part 2: Retaining Great Truck Drivers
It takes time and resources to find safe, qualified, and trustworthy people who are not only drivers but true business partners. Retaining them isn’t a matter of luck. In most cases, drivers choose to stay or move on due to how connected they feel to your company. Here are five ways to increase retention to keep your business partners on your fleet for the long haul.
Business Partners for the Long Haul - Part 1: Hiring Great Truck Drivers
When you run under your own authority, you may choose to grow your business by hiring additional truck drivers. But just because someone has their CDL does not mean that they are right for the job. The success of your business depends on strong, healthy, and trusted partnerships that you create with your drivers. How exactly do you find and hire these great driving partners?
Why CSA Scores Should Be Treated Like a Team Sport
Find out why CSA scores matter, and why everyone - whether owner, driver or dispatcher - plays a central role.
How and Why to Switch Factoring Companies
For many Owner-Operators, the ability to get paid quicker through factoring and Quick Pay is necessary to keep your business afloat. But what happens if you are not satisfied with your current factoring company? This blog outlines how and why to consider switching factors to better meet your business needs.
Choosing the Right Structure for Your Owner-Operator Business
If you would like your own operating authority, one of the first decisions you need to make is how to set up your business. This article introduces you to the options for business structures that are available, the basic features of each, and how to move forward when considering which one is right for you!
Factoring vs. Quick Pay - Which is Right for You?
Factoring and Quick Pay are two solutions that help shorten the time it takes between completing a job and getting paid. How do you know which one is right for you? This article covers the basics of each solution, distinct advantages and disadvantages, and additional things to note in order for you to bring home the highest income possible.
The Owner-Operators Guide to Getting Paid On Time Every Time
No matter how much you love the job, you deserve to be paid a fair rate for each load you deliver. Unfortunately, each load you deliver also carries some risk of non-payment. The good news is that you can minimize this risk with a few simple steps.
The Importance of Health Insurance for Owner-Ops
Whether you’re a driver leased onto a carrier or running under your own authority, or you employ drivers under your authority, your health is central to your ability to earn an income. Often times, your carrier does not require you to have health insurance, but we believe that it’s simply a must. Learn about the health risks for drivers, basic benefits of insurance, types and cost of insurance, and a list of resources to help you understand your options and ways to move forward to protect yourself.
What Is IRP And Why Does It Matter?
When you register your semi-truck, you technically have to pay license fees in all states that truck passes through. IRP is the way you pay all those states. Here’s what to know about how to get apportioned plates and who has to get them.
CVSA Inspections: Understanding and Preparing for Them
None of us love to go through inspections, but they benefit us and our safety by making sure equipment is in good working order and drivers are complying with hours-of-service regulations. Learn about the most common roadside inspections, what you can expect, and how you can prepare for them.
How To Stay DOT Compliant
What are the DOT regulations? How can you stay in DOT compliance as a truck driver? Here are the notable requirements and steps you must take avoid penalties and ensure safety.
New Entrant Safety Audit: How to Prepare and Pass
For new carriers, the FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit is required. And it must be done within the first twelve months of operations. There are three main areas of documentation reviewed: Driver, Vehicle, and Carrier Programs.
Trucking Insurance for Owner-Operators
There is coverage you have to have. Then there is coverage you should have. This article outlines the types of trucking insurance you should consider.
How To Get the Best Freight Rates
Freight rates are determined by a variety of factors. The more you understand these factors, the better a position you’ll be in to negotiate higher rates.
Accessorial Charges
Accessorial charges can be difficult to manage, but some can be anticipated ahead of time. Knowing the most common accessorials and paying attention to shipping details can help you better plan for them.
