Small fleets in the catbird seat for growth: For-hire carrier size over the pandemic period

As regular readers will know, I spent time early this week out at the Truckload 2021 annual conference of the Truckload Carriers Association...

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Landstar owner-op poised for growth after winning new-KW giveaway

Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021: Landstar owner-op wins new rig Landstar owner-operator Mike Lamb won a 2022 Kenwort...

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Hours of service waiver extended for North Dakota livestock haulers

Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021: North Dakota extends HOS waiver for livestock haulers North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgu...

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Fifth time's a charm for owner-operator Bryan Smith, who bags the big prize from TCA/Overdrive

Owner-Operator of the Year Bryan Smith (right) onstage at the Truckload Carriers Association's annual convention – here he's being c...

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Fuel prices surge to nearly 7-year high

Trucking news and briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021: Fuel prices hit highest mark since 2014 Diesel prices across the United States hit t...

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Royford Burris named Highway Angel of the Year

Florida-based Stevens Transport driver Royford Burris addresses the Truckload Carriers Association attendees after being named Highway Angel...

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Is the owner-operator model a legal minefield? Attorney weighs in

Being an owner-operator is an appealing career option for many drivers, but motor carriers that create opportunities through lease-purchase ...

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Bud and Erin Smith's 2018 Kenworth W900L

T his 2018 Kenworth W900L is owned by Bud and Erin Smith. The rig sports a Cummins engine with a 13-speed. It's paired with a 2018 Great...

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Hundreds of trucks turn out for Guilty By Association Truck Show

More than 750 trucks officially registered and participated in Chrome Shop Mafia’s Guilty By Association Truck Show at 4 State Trucks in Jop...

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