When Roger Mansfield turned 40 last year, he decided the time was right to pursue his dream of becoming an owner-operator.
Years ago, truckers were hailed as Knights of the Highway. Now, a grateful nation has noticed who is still out there working hard and getting loads of supplies through as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens.
Entrepreneurship is intertwined with the American Dream. In trucking, drivers may work as an independent contractor as a stepping stone on the path to running a full-fledged trucking company, or they may just prefer the independence of being an owner-operator.
A new app from Rolling Strong helps drivers find nearby scenic walks to help them stay healthy and de-stress after long days behind the steering wheel.
The California Trucking Association and two California-based owner-operators filed a lawsuit challenging the "ABC" employment test mandated by the state's new independent contractor law, which the group says threatens the livelihood of independent truck drivers and is pre-empted by federal law.
Keeping track of your fleet can be further complicated when using independent contractors. Roadrunner Freight decided to come up with its own solution.
Peterbilt Motors Company raised more than $20,000 in donations at its fourth annual Pride and Class Parade in the downtown Denton square as part of the annual United Way Denton County campaign.
Prometeon Tyre Group Commercial Solutions has launched the Nextroad brand of tires designed for drive open shoulder and steer applications in the regional haul market.
Instead of focusing on companies that abuse the independent contractor model to avoid paying employee benefits, California has decided to do away with independent contractors as a regular part of operations at all.
The law regarding independent contractors in California has drastically changed over the past year, potentially creating a substantial amount of monetary risk for trucking companies.