We’re closed Nov 27–28 for Thanksgiving. We’ll process invoices starting Dec 1. Have a safe holiday!
We’re closed Nov 27–28 for Thanksgiving. We’ll process invoices starting Dec 1. Have a safe holiday!
We’re closed Nov 27–28 for Thanksgiving. We’ll process invoices starting Dec 1. Have a safe holiday!
Golden Key Express LLC has grown from 10 to 33 trucks by running a lean reefer operation, tracking every mile, and keeping drivers happy. Learn how Pargat Baidwan built a profitable fleet in 2025’s tough market.
The FMCSA is cracking down on CDL mills — trucking schools accused of issuing licenses with little or no testing. Linked to California’s $40 million penalty for failing to enforce CDL standards, this investigation is exposing how fraudulent training schools slipped thousands of unqualified drivers onto U.S. highways. Here’s what carriers, fleet owners, and drivers need to know as the FMCSA tightens enforcement nationwide.
In this episode of This Week in Trucking, owner-operator Jason reveals how he keeps his cost per mile under $1.70, survives volatile freight markets, and stays profitable through discipline, smart planning, and factoring, a must-read for small carriers and new authorities navigating 2025’s challenges.
California just lost $40 million in federal highway funds as the FMCSA ramps up its non-domiciled CDL crackdown. Learn how new English proficiency rules, stricter driver verification, and tighter inspections could reshape freight rates — and what small carriers can do right now to stay compliant and profitable.
Freight fraud and double brokering are costing small carriers thousands every month. In this episode, Pedro Peterson from Synergy Freight shares the real red flags to watch for, how to protect your business, and what every owner-operator needs to do to stay profitable in 2025.
Find out how to get an ELD device for FMCSA compliance. Compare costs, top providers, and step-by-step instructions for truck drivers and fleets.
Tax season hits owner-operators hard — but it doesn’t have to drain your profits. Learn which trucking expenses you can legally write off, how one driver lost every deduction after failing to keep records, and what you can do today to keep more of your money in 2025.
Two major policy changes are shaking up trucking: an FMCSA emergency CDL rule that could push 200,000 drivers out of the industry, and a 25% tariff on imported trucks that may add tens of thousands to equipment costs. Here’s what carriers need to know—and how to prepare.
Insurance costs are crushing small carriers, but they don’t have to. In this episode, insurance expert Matt Planeta shares insider strategies for lowering premiums, avoiding renewal surprises, and keeping your trucking business profitable in 2025.
Flatbed demand continues to be concentrated in the South and Midwest, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, and into Tennessee and Kentucky, where construction and industrial freight are keeping trucks moving.
New authorities face sky-high costs and limited freight options. In this episode, Tim shares how he’s running lean at $1.77 per mile, what it really costs to survive, and his advice for owner-operators starting out.
Starting a box truck business can be a smart move in today’s logistics industry. Companies of all sizes rely on carriers with box trucks to move freight quickly and efficiently. But before you hit the road, you’ll need a solid box truck business plan.
Bobtail Capital:
9466 Georgia Ave,
PMB 2108,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Bobtail Wallet:
8865 Stanford Blvd,
Suite #202,
Columbia, MD 21045
Products
Resources
Legal
©2025 Bobtail Technologies
*Fuel savings are only available to Bobtail Mastercard® cardholders and at participating partner locations.
The Bobtail Mastercard® is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. pursuant to license by Mastercard Internal Incorporated. The Bobtail Mastercard can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. The Bancorp Bank, N.A. is issuer of the Bobtail Mastercard® only and does not endorse or sponsor the associated products, services or offers from Bobtail.