Overdrive

Going independent: Building business to sustain with motor carrier authority

Getting authority brings plenty risk for owner-ops, but also no small potential for reward. Here find plenty advice on ways to start and cement relationships with direct shippers, vet brokers, and ...
Overdrive

You don’t get any do-overs: A word of caution about expanding by leasing on owner-operators

I’ve recently had a few conversions with other truck owners who, like myself, have their own operating authority. Each conversation took me back 25 years to my earliest experiences and challenges with ...
Truckinginfo

Walking the Fine Line on Truck Owner-Operator Classification

Being an independent trucker is an example of the American Dream. Many find it advantageous to lease their truck and services to a larger motor carrier. However, the trucking company needs to take ...
Fleet Owner

DAT expands business offerings with the introduction of Copilot and DAT University

The DAT Copilot Authority Program guides new owner-operators and brokers through obtaining federal motor carrier authority. DAT University offers free online courses to improve truck driving and route ...