Heavy Lifting! 5 Tips for Hauling Oversized Loads
In the world of flatbed trucking, drivers can haul all sorts of unique types of shipments. Whereas dry van drivers don’t have to worry (as much) about the size and contents of their trailers, this isn’t the case for truckers hauling oversized loads. When a shipment can’t be feasibly broken down between multiple loads, it’s time to slap on that “Oversized Load” banner and scramble the pilot vehicles! Whether you’ve been a flatbed...
Show Me the Money: Owner-Operator Tax Deductions and Tips
Most truckers will choose a career as an owner-operator because of the independence. You’ll be given the opportunity to make your own schedule, travel your own routes, and be in charge of your own rig. However, as the tax deadline rapidly approaches, you’ll be required to file your own taxes as an owner-operator. While it’s a little trickier than just filling out the traditional tax forms for an employer, there are a few tips and...
Owner Operator Misconceptions: Debunking the Myths
It’s obvious that, as a trucker, you hear a lot of different things on the road. Whether it’s over the radio or at a truck stop, there’s plenty of room for misinformation. Depending on who you’re hearing the information from, it can sometimes be hard to distinguish myth from fact. When it comes to owner-operators, there’s potential for a lot of false information to be floating around the trucking world....
Owner Operator Insurance Guide For Truckers
There’s nothing like hittin’ the road in your rig on a beautiful day. You might have the windows down, the radio on, and you’re making great time. This seems great, right? Did you know there’s one thing that could make the trip even better? Your very own rig! That’s right, an owner operator job provides the freedom that you get on the road, with the ability to make your own schedule and become your own boss. You might want to pump the...
The Ultimate Guide to Intermodal Trucking
At AllTruckJobs, we have a wide variety of different careers to choose from. Whether it’s finding a team-trucking gig to hit the road with a companion, or a student looking to get experience in the field, the road can really take you anywhere. One career that’s not as well known is intermodal trucking. What is intermodal trucking, you ask? Well, it’s one of the most in-demand trucking jobs out there and it has a wide variety of...
Finding Lease Purchase Trucking Jobs | Top Benefits
Have you been searching for a way to gain more independence as a commercial driver but aren’t quite there yet financially? While trucking is a great and reliable way to make a living, some professionals eventually find that they would rather work more on their own terms. One way to do this is by becoming an owner-operator. However, this takes a significant investment of time and money. Otherwise, finding lease purchase trucking jobs...
