## Credit Checking a Broker: time wasting or wise business?

Short answer: yes, every time, before you ever roll out on a new load. A credit check takes about two minutes and it’s the single easiest way to avoid hauling a load for a broker who’s slow to pay — or won’t pay at all. Before you haul for a new...

## How to Set Yourself Up for a Stronger Second Half of 2026

How to Set Yourself Up for a Stronger Second Half of 2026 The halfway point of the year is one of the best times to take a hard look at your trucking business — what’s working, what’s draining you, and what needs to change before December rolls around....

## Trucking Safety: How Owners Fail and Lose Money

Are you tired of losing profits because of trucking safety and compliance issues? We’ve got an insider interview with Natallia Opalko, the owner of Trucking Safety with over a decade of experience in the industry. Natallia shares her expert insights on how skimping on...

## Navigating Today’s Freight Market for Owner-Operators

## How to Start a Trucking Business in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Drivers

The trucking industry remains one of the most vital arteries of the U.S. economy — moving billions of tons of goods each year. With a driver shortage and constantly shifting freight demand, starting a trucking business in 2026 can be both lucrative and rewarding if...