July 17, 2021

First Load as an Independent Owner Operator Motor Carrier Didn’t Go According to Plan

After weeks of work, we finally had everything in place to begin operations as a trucking company hauling freight. We searched the load boards, found a load we liked, made

by L.D. Sewell

Trucking

July 17, 2021

Independent Owner Operator – Trucking Business – Motor Carrier Operations Have Begun

Way back when I first started trucking there was a brand new truck for sale right outside the training school I went to. There were actually several, but just one

by L.D. Sewell

Trucking

April 24, 2018

Episode 90 – Trucking Business Success, DOT Compliance and Risk Management

All businesses have their challenges and opportunities. Trucking, in particular, has a boatload of both. To start with trucking is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the country,

by L.D. Sewell

Trucking

April 10, 2018

Trucking Risk Management And DOT Compliance

While there has never been a better time to start your own trucking business there also has never been a more regulated and potentially hazardous time to do it either. Technology

February 13, 2018

Episode 80 – Trucking – How to Become an Independent Owner Operator

There are some things you need to know if you intend to build your own trucking business successfully. Our new course is now live on Udemy and it will walk

September 18, 2017

Episode 41 – Independent Owner Operator vs Lease Driver

Which Is Better - Buying Your Own Truck And Having Your Own Authority Or Being A Lease Driver? You have to ultimately decide for yourself - but in general becoming an

by L.D. Sewell