The Freight X Blog
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5 Key Reasons Truck Drivers Switch Trucking Companies
Truck drivers are constantly leaving one trucking company for another, but why? Here are the 5 key reasons we’ve found, from higher pay to unkept promises.

Why Becoming a Freight Agent Is the Best Way to Grow a Small Fleet
To bring your operating costs way down – and get tons of extra benefits that you and your drivers will love – consider partnering with a larger trucking company as a freight agent.

Truck Drivers Have a Bad Reputation: Here’s How to Fix It
Truck drivers are the nameless, faceless workers that keep the United States of America going. So, why do truck drivers have a bad reputation, and secondly, what can we do to fix it?

7 Ways to Avoid Getting Screwed Over on a Lease Purchase Agreement
In order to save you from getting burned by a bad lease-purchase agreement, I’ve come up with 7 of the most common things you should avoid in a lease-purchase contract.
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[Case Study] Becoming A Truck Driver as a Retired Police Officer
Learn more about why becoming a truck driver is one of the best decisions this former policeman ever made.

How to Stay in Shape as an Over the Road Truck Driver
I’m 62 years old and can leg press 585 pounds and bench press 300 pounds. I’m proof that you can be a truck driver and still be in great shape.

13 Reasons Why You Should Become a Truck Driver
Whether you’re interested in the high earning potential or you want to experience the beauty of our country’s landscape (while getting paid), we have 13 reasons why you should consider getting your CDL (Commercial Driver’s License).

Truck Driver Safety Bonus Program: Earn Up to $1,000 Per Year
Starting January 1, 2019, drivers can earn an extra $1,000 per year in bonuses. For every quarter a driver meets the quarterly bonus eligibility requirements they will receive a bonus of $250.