Fuel is one of the largest—and most unpredictable—expenses for any trucking operation. For small and mid-sized fleets, even a 5–10 cent swing per gallon can significantly impact profitability. That’s why more carriers are turning to cost-plus fuel pricing to gain stability, transparency, and consistent savings...
Freight brokers face increasing legal, financial, and operational risks: not just from their own mistakes, but also from the negligence of the motor carriers they hire. In some cases, brokers are held responsible for negligent hiring if a carrier’s actions cause damage, even though the...
I’m the last person in the world to have any credibility in an argument about uber-technological advances, unbelievable artificial intelligent capabilities, cloning, robotics, or getting to Mars. I’m the last person in the world to not have a cell phone. I own the majority interest...
I just have a couple of items on the list to discuss this quarter. Please contact me directly if you have any questions on the information below.Collection Site FeesIf your company uses a clinic for a drug test or alcohol test to be done, please...
Running a small trucking company comes with big responsibilities—dispatching, billing, tracking documents, managing drivers, and staying compliant. Without a system in place, things can slip through the cracks. That’s why using a TMS (Transportation Management System) like MYSTC Software is more than just a convenience—it’s...
A recent headline in Overdrive caught my attention:“Carrier lease-purchase programs ‘meaningful’ for at least half of lessee operators”In reading the article and the related comments from drivers about both good and bad outcomes from lease-purchase agreements, I decided to comment on this issue and FMCSA’s...
Changes are coming to Medical Certificate reporting for all CDL drivers. Beginning June 23, 2025, Certified Medical Examiners (CMEs) must electronically submit exam results for CDL drivers to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The records must be sent by midnight of the next...
https://www.ccjdigital.com/perspectives/article/15744018/challenging-a-misinformation-campaignApr 25, 2025 | Updated May 7, 2025An article that appeared in the April 8 edition of CCJ in the Business, Workforce Development section entitled “Study Reveals Driver Fatigue and Mental Health Struggles” caught my attention and angered me almost to a stroke level.CCJ needs...
In our time of working with our members to place insurance, we have been introduced to a Funding Resource that can be an asset to you for a variety of your capital needs. Whether you are in need of funds for that unexpected repair to...
“As of 2023, only 0.3% of all registered heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. were zero emissions models according to the International Council of Clean Transportation.”The Advanced Clean Fleets rule put forth by CARB (California Air Resource Board) would have mandated California’s truck fleet to move...
