Despite the lackluster freight markets of the last few years, motivated owner-operators new to small business trucking are finding ways not just to survive, but to thrive. From practical planning and ...

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 ...

Many people dream of starting a business but they don’t know how to start a business from nothing. It can feel overwhelming and intimidating to think about where to begin, and many talk themselves out ...

To varying extents, all owner-operators, whether leased to a carrier or not, retain some control over dispatch, yet if greater independence is your goal, a carrier with a true self-dispatch program ...

Big financial dreams can sound like golden opportunities, but they often come with risks hiding in the fine print. One trucker claimed his plan to start a trucking business would change their future ...