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Learn how to lease a semi truck, the requirements, upfront costs, monthly expenses, and questions every owner-operator should ask before signing a lease.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 1, 2026
8 min read

A Guide to Leasing a Semi Truck for Owner-Operators

Buying a truck is not the only way to become an owner-operator....

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Learn the differences between reefer and dry van trailers, including freight types, equipment, operating costs, and what drivers should consider before choosing either operation.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
August 24, 2026
6 min read

Reefer vs. Dry Van: Understanding the Differences Before You Choose a Trailer

For someone new to trucking, a reefer trailer and a dry van...

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Considering a lease-purchase trucking program? Learn how lease-purchase agreements work, what costs drivers should evaluate, key contract terms, and questions to ask before signing.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
August 21, 2026
9 min read

Lease Purchase Trucking Programs: What Drivers Should Know Before Signing a Contract

For many truck drivers, a lease-purchase program appears to offer a faster...

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Learn how to evaluate maintenance records before buying a used semi truck, including ECM reports, DPF service history, oil analysis, and preventive maintenance records.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
August 12, 2026
7 min read

Buying a Used Semi? Here's What Maintenance Records Can Tell You

A clean exterior and a fresh coat of paint can make almost...

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Compare the Freightliner Cascadia and Volvo VNL, including cab design, sleeper comfort, engines, fuel efficiency, safety technology, ride quality, and maintenance.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
July 30, 2026
9 min read

Freightliner Cascadia vs. Volvo VNL: Comparing Two of America's Most Popular Highway Trucks

The Freightliner Cascadia and Volvo VNL have spent years competing for the...

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Learn what truck drivers should know before buying their first semi-truck, including ownership costs, financing, inspections, maintenance planning, and equipment selection.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
June 15, 2026
10 min read

What Truck Drivers Should Know Before Buying Their First Semi Truck

Buying a first semi-truck is one of the biggest financial decisions many...

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Cargo theft is evolving as organized crime targets high-value freight. Truck drivers and owner-operators need strategies to protect loads, prevent double brokering, and stay safe on the road.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
November 18, 2025
4 min read

Cargo Theft Tactics Evolve as Average Haul Value Doubles

Cargo theft is shifting, and truckers need to be sharper than ever....

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  • admin
  • Posted by admin
July 16, 2025
2 min read

Kentucky Trucker Wins 2026 Freightliner Cascadia in Landstar Giveaway

George Eason, a professional truck driver from Owensboro, Kentucky, has joined an...

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  • admin
  • Posted by admin
June 26, 2025
7 min read

How Smart Drivers Stack Multiple Load Boards for More Miles and Better Pay

For independent truck drivers and small fleet owners, relying on just one...

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  • admin
  • Posted by admin
May 21, 2025
4 min read

Recognizing Excellence in Trucking

National Carriers Highlights Drivers of the Year Finalists National Carriers Inc. (NCI),...

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