The Must-Attend Educational Opportunities at MATS 2022 For Your Owner-Operator Business
Here’s a list of the top educational opportunities for Owner-Operators at MATS.
5 Important CB Radio Tips and Tricks
CB Radios are there for you when you’re without a cell signal, a source for real-time updates on weather and traffic conditions for your exact location, and a community full of chatter that helps to make the road a little less lonely. There’s no official manual for choosing and using the right equipment, but you can find everything you need to know about CB radios right here with the five most important tips and tricks.
What is Your Team-Driving Personality?
It’s Valentine’s Day, and you know what that means—finding your perfect team driving mate! Take this quiz to find out your driving personality.
Women in Trucking: Taking Control of Your Health on the Road
On top of the serious health risks faced by both male and female truck drivers, there are additional health risks for female drivers. The good news is that these risks can be minimized with careful planning and the adoption of small daily habits that have a big impact on overall wellness.
Women in Trucking: Tips and Best Practices for Work-Life Balance
Life on the road doesn’t always lend itself well to managing family responsibilities. That’s doubly true for women, who still take on the lion’s share of tasks related child-rearing. Simply put, the industry falls short in accommodating the unique obstacles they face.
Although it is not easy, finding balance between work and family can be possible. After all, there are many successful, incredible, and inspiring women on the road proving this very fact every single day. If you’re one of them, we see you and applaud you!
Spot markets vs. dedicated lanes: Striking a balancing between pay and stability
Spot markets and dedicated lanes are two ways of securing rates and loads in order to generate revenue. Both come with some risk and pros and cons, and specifically a trade-off between pay and stability. Find out which you should go after, our recommendation to earn the highest pay, and how carriers like TrueNorth can help!
Did You Know? QUIZ + Fun Facts About Semi-Trucks
Semi-trucks are incredible vehicles that are heavily regulated, require special permits to operate, and have so many unique features. Our Owner-Operators share the top 14 fun facts on semi-trucks!
How to Organize your Truck
Finding where to stow all your stuff is a daunting task. The trick is to have everything where it’s quickly and easily accessible. That means organizing your items - and getting creative - is key to remembering where things are kept.
Trucking and the Holidays: Balancing the Celebration and Chaos
While the rest of the country takes time off to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, many truckers are on the road alone and away from home.
Tomlinson Talks: “Bet on Yourself” As an Owner-Operator
An owner-operator's path to owning three trucks, a stint in ice road trucking and his struggles with depression. Check out Mike's story.
