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 ...
Business Wire

SFI celebrates 30 years of leasing new trucks to owner-operators

Becoming an owner-operator isn’t just about leasing a truck. It’s about navigating a complex marketplace, maintaining high-quality equipment and running a sustainable business. SFI was established ...
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 conversations 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 ...
Truckinginfo

DAT Launches iPhone Widget to Help Owner-Operators Find Loads Faster

The DAT One iOS widget displays load matches directly on a user’s home screen and refreshes automatically. DAT Freight & Analytics has introduced a new iPhone widget designed to help owner-operators ...
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 ...
Fleet Owner

Schneider FreightPower platform offers new opportunities for owner-operators

Schneider National is enhancing how it conducts business with owner-operators with its Schneider FreightPower platform. The newly expanded, updated platform offers owner-operators more access to ...