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2022 International Roadcheck Is Here: Check Your Wheel Ends!

by Aaron Parr | May 16, 2022

The focus of the 2022 International Roadcheck, from May 17-19, is wheel ends. If your truck isn’t already ready for inspection, NOW is the time to prepare!

What is the best owner operator company to work for?

by Aaron Parr | Sep 7, 2021

We believe there are 9 things any trucking company should provide in order to truly call themselves the best company to work for as an owner operator.

Pride and Polish By Overdrive Magazine: What Drivers Need to Know

by Aaron Parr | May 20, 2021

Pride and Polish events, produced by Overdrive Magazine, are the gold standard of truck shows. They provide an opportunity for camaraderie amongst drivers and their families in the trucking industry.

How to Fix Coolant Leaks On a Semi Truck

by Aaron Parr | May 4, 2021

When you’re on the side of the road, the last thing you want to be dealing with is a coolant leak. Here’s how to fix it.

The Truth About Running Under Your Own Authority

by Aaron Parr | Mar 15, 2021

Here’s the honest truth about running under your own authority as an owner operator truck driver.

12 Stupid Things Truck Drivers Can Do to Ruin Their Driving Career

by Aaron Parr | Oct 16, 2020

From lying on the application to refusing a drug test, here are 12 things truck drivers can do to ruin their driving careers.

Brokers Paying Truckers Too Little – Is Legislation the Answer?

by Aaron Parr | Jun 3, 2020

My inbox has been flooded lately with news stories about truckers getting paid far too little to run freight. I saw one owner operator talk about he was getting paid $250 to run a load that used to pay $1,000. It’s all about the greedy brokers who are enjoying high...