Bobtail will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day. Invoice processing resumes May 26.
In observance of Memorial Day, Bobtail will be closed on Mon, May 25, 2026. We will resume normal operations on Tue, May 26, and process invoices accordingly. Have a safe holiday.
Bobtail will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day. Invoice processing resumes May 26.
Diesel jumped 30 cents in a single week to $5.37 per gallon, up $1.80 from a year ago with no clear ceiling. Here’s what’s behind the spike, what it means for your cost per mile, and the three things owner-operators and small carriers should do before accepting their next load.
he driver shortage headline is back. But 9 million CDL holders in the US says otherwise. We broke it down in this week’s Hot Right Now, plus diesel is finally dropping and what New York losing $73M in road funding means for your lanes.
85–90% of trucking companies fail within 18 months. Bo Prock (Eagle Logistics) breaks down what keeps carriers alive — cost per mile, cash flow, contract freight, and why AI is trucking’s next big shift.
The number of licenses, permits, and paperwork for starting a trucking company can be overwhelming. But thousands of owner-operators and carriers have figured it out. You can, too! And we’re here to help.
Is cross-border freight between the US and Mexico actually worth it for independent carriers? Cross-border specialist Hector breaks down the real money, the hidden costs, the documentation that gets you fined, and why experience matters more than ambition in this lane.
Diesel jumped 30 cents in a single week to $5.37 per gallon, up $1.80 from a year ago with no clear ceiling. Here’s what’s behind the spike, what it means for your cost per mile, and the three things owner-operators and small carriers should do before accepting their next load.
Transportation attorney Brandon Weissman breaks down FMCSA enforcement changes, the Delilah Law, CDL training crackdowns, CSA scores, roadside inspections, and what trucking companies must do to stay compliant in 2026.
The proposed Delilah Law could change how commercial driver’s licenses are issued in the United States. Here’s what truck drivers, owner-operators, and small carriers should know about the CDL reform proposal and how it might affect trucking capacity and freight rates.
How do 16–26 ft box truck owner-operators actually make money in 2026? In this episode, we break down real numbers, lanes, load strategies, and the mistakes that keep small carriers stuck. If you’re starting a box truck business or trying to increase profit per load, this is required listening.
Heavy haul and oversize freight can offer strong rates — but only for owner-operators who understand permits, equipment costs, insurance, and risk pricing. In this episode, JR Elrod breaks down what small carriers must know before stepping into specialized trucking.
Former owner-operator turned broker explains how carriers actually get chosen, why knowing your true costs matters, and what separates reliable freight partners from rate chasers.
A truck driver is now in ICE custody following a deadly Indiana crash, triggering federal scrutiny and raising questions about carrier oversight, immigration enforcement, and compliance in 2026. Here’s what small fleets need to know.