Taking the step from driving for someone else to being your own boss is a big one. You’re probably a lot excited and a little nervous. You’ll do just fine — as long as you keep these things in mind. You’re Running a Business Becoming an owner-operator comes with a great deal of freedom, but […]
Technology is great for a lot of things, but as well all know, it can break down from time to time. This is even true for your ELD, which you need to stay compliant out on the road. Here’s what you need to do if and when your ELD goes down. FMCSA Procedure for ELD […]
With or without a pandemic, you’ve got a job to do and money to earn. And as a truck driver, you’re needed more now during COVID-19 than at any other time. You don’t have the luxury of staying home, and there’s a high chance your route will take you straight into a COVID-19 hotspot. Here’s […]
The first of the year is a good time to look at your income and expenses from the previous year. You can see what you actually spent and how much you made. When done right, that information can help you plan for the year ahead. But that’s not the only thing you should do right […]
As a small fleet manager or owner/operator, you don’t have time for overly complicated systems and overpriced equipment. You need your equipment to work without breaking your budget. And you need something you can rely on and not have to spend all your time fiddling with. Clutch ELD has everything you need and nothing that […]
You hear it all the time: Safety is important. But what does that mean? And what are you supposed to do about it? When you’re out on the road, there’s only so much that you can control, right? You have more control than you realize and there are some very real (and hefty) costs of […]
Three pharmaceutical companies have announced positive trial results from COVID-19 vaccine tests, and the FDA has approved at least one with more approvals expected soon. This means that a nationwide effort to get the first vaccines across the country is already in the works. Owner-operators may be able to help that with that effort more […]
Don’t know what to get the trucker in your life this holiday season? We’ve got several suggestions for gifts that will make them smile and make their life on the road a lot better. The Gift of Entertainment Truckers spend a lot of hours alone, both on the road and in the cab of their […]
Even after all this time, certain myths about electronic logging devices (ELDs) persist. These myths keep people from complying with the mandate or even upgrading their clunker of a truck. We’re going to debunk a few of those myths so you can make decisions based on fact that help improve your business and make more […]
Sitting in the cab of a truck, behind the wheel, for hours on end isn’t exactly conducive to a healthy lifestyle. That’s probably why so many drivers have bad backs, bad knees, weight problems, and plenty of other health issues to deal with. And the more you sit and drive, it seems the worse things […]