Should Owner-Operators Use a Truck Dispatch Service?
Working with a truck dispatch service company can be one of the best decisions that you ever make. It’s a decision you should make carefully. In this article, we discuss: Can a truck dispatcher help your company? How to select the right dispatcher How do they compare to freight brokers? […]
FMCSA updates guidelines for brokers, dispatch services
Handling money exchanged between carriers, shippers does not necessarily require broker authority, agency clarifies Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Federal regulators have attempted to clarify differences between brokers, bona fide agents and dispatch services in new interim guidelines issued Tuesday by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Mandated by last year’s infrastructure bill, […]
Peterbilt showcases its new SuperTruck
Peterbilt for the first time showcased its SuperTruck II. It takes something really spectacular to stand out at a truck show flush wall-to-wall with eye-catching trucks. Peterbilt’s new SuperTruck II demonstrator vehicle, on display this week at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition (MCE) in San Diego, is pretty […]
FMCSA targets early 2023 for decision on broker transparency petition
OOIDA, SBTC want brokers barred from blocking carrier access to transaction records Two groups representing small-business truckers should know by early next year whether federal regulators will grant their requests for more transparency in freight transactions involving brokers. Petitions by the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association and the Small Business […]
Choosing a Dispatch Service for Owner Operators
One of the biggest questions every owner-operator must address is whether to use a dispatch service to find loads or rely on self-dispatching. There’s no universal right answer to that question and there are many different factors that can make either choice the right option. When making your decision, the […]
Dry Van Report: There’s only one parking space for every 11 truckers nationwide
In a recent study, the U.S. Department of Transport (USDoT) found that the truck parking shortage exists in every state and region and is most acute along major freight corridors. There are about 3.5 million truck drivers in the United States and approximately 313,000 truck parking spaces nationally, according to […]
Loadlink’s Canadian spot market sees a small dip but freight activity is still in line with regular seasonal activity
Loadlink’s Canadian spot market sees a small dip but freight activity is still in line with regular seasonal activity. TORONTO – Loadlink Technologies’ Canadian spot market fell slightly in September, dropping 7 percent from August and 20 percent year-over-year. SEPTEMBER SPOT FREIGHT HIGHLIGHTS September’s truck-to-load ratio was 3.65, just 5 percent […]