- 400,000 Retired Trucking Teamsters May Get Pension Cut
2015-11-05
The Central States Pension Fund is going to cut pensions by about half, come July 1st, 2016. If you are one of the 400,000 truckers who are covered by the Central States Pension Fund, you may want to start planning for this.
- Multi-Tool for Truckers Is A Crowd-funding Success
2015-06-25
If you haven't heard about the Lil' Trucker Multi-Tool, perk up your ears. This nifty little gadget has just made it successfully through crowd-funding and is entering production. What is Crowd-funding? In short, crowd-funding is where an idea or a product is listed on a specified funding website from a private person or a manufacturer.
- Scholarship Resource with $18k+ in Awards
2015-04-22
A few weeks ago we announced $199.950 in scholarship opportunities from TruckerToTrucker.com for both College and Truck Driving School. Today's announcement is even more exciting, as we've put together a resource that lists over $18,000 (and growing) in annual scholarships, awards, and grants for transportation professionals and their families.
- Bill Introduced to Place More Tax on Diesel Fuel
2012-04-26
As if the price of diesel, repairs, taxes, insurance, and other things a trucker must pay is not high enough, a bill was introduced in the House of Representatives to increase the diesel fuel tax rate 6.3 cents per gallon.
- Making More Money Using Super Single Tires on Trucks and Trailers
2012-04-20
For years, truckers have used the conventional dual tires on their wheels. A huge change has been introduced by Michelin North America with their X One XDA Super wide Energy truck tires. There are a number of things that make this an exciting addition to the trucking industry.
- 5 Money/Time Saving Tips for Owner Operators in 2012
2012-02-15
The economic crisis has impacted the trucking industry in many ways, and owner-operators usually have an especially difficult time making a profit. Even new business owners who were company drivers for years before venturing out on their own often find it difficult to save time and money.
- Trucker to Trucker Makes Buying a Semi Truck Easy
2011-01-19
Buying a semi truck is a big deal – probably as big as buying your first house! You're spending a lot of money and you need to get this decision right because not only are you investing a lot of capital, you will be relying on the rig for your business.
- Selling Your Truck: How to Make the Most from Your Truck for Sale
2011-01-16
At some point after you have seen the sign "Truck for Sale", you're going to be putting up one of your own – either you are a whiteline fever rookie or a road rash veteran, but as an owner-operator, you will be selling equipment at some point. You need to maximize your revenues from selling used equipment because that is money you have which should and could be working for you in your business.
- Broken Arrow: Bankrupt Trucking Company Employees Year-long Wait for Pay
2010-12-14
Arrow Trucking closed its doors and filed for bankruptcy a year ago, but it is has taken that long for former staff and truckers to see some money. The bankruptcy court finally approved a $2 million payment as a "priority" to ex-employees.
- Family-Owned Truck Dealerships in North Texas
2010-11-30
Family owned truck dealers in the North Texas area are plenty but choosing the right one can be a dicey game if you don't know where to look.
- Truckers, Want to WIN $250.00?
2010-10-13
Jobs in Trucks is having a contest that can net you $250, just submit photos of your truck, that's it!
- Talk To Doug Shields Today
2010-08-24
In recent years it has become more and more difficult to qualify for truck financing. What used to be an easy process, now can be nearly impossible for some people.
- Trailer Insurance for Trailmobile Trailers
2010-05-26
Let’s take a look at how to get trailer insurance for Trailmobile trailers, and a few tips for keeping your premiums reasonable.
- Truckers Score the Credit They Deserve
2010-04-21
At Capital Solutions truckers are getting the credit they deserve and driving thier businesses to higher levels.
- Truck Buying Guide
2009-06-19
Truck buying guide from sales professional, Doug Shields. Sign up for the new podcast and learn first hand from a true master.
- How to Find a Good Semi Truck
2009-05-05
How to find a a good semi truck is as easy as some serious research and some time in order to get the best deal for your money.
- Truck Buying Tips
2009-04-28
Truck buying tips that will get you a quick and easy sale are available with just a little research.
- Truck Insurance Coverage
2009-01-08
Truck insurance coverage can be less of a headache if shopped online. Click here to read all of the details.
- Rand Mcnally Enhances Routing and Mileage Software
2008-12-31
Rand McNally today introduced significant additions to its IntelliRoute® and MileMaker® commercial trucking solutions to help carriers and shippers save time and money.
- Jevic Transportation Fails – ABF Freight Enjoys Profitability
2008-05-21
Jevic Transportation closed the doors, declared bankruptcy, told employees to go home, don't try to use health insurance and wished them well.
- Highway Watch Going Out of Business
2008-05-20
The American Trucking Association (ATA) just lost government funding for the “Highway Watch” program. They were getting about $10 million a year.
- Using The Internet To Sell Trucking Equipment
2008-05-19
If you're thinking about using the Internet to sell trucking equipment then read up and start doing it. It's here to stay.
- Farm Subsidies and Trucking
2008-05-16
Is there a connection between farm subsidies and the owner-operator trucking community? At first glance one would think that was ridiculous, but let's examine it for a minute.
- Owner Operators Are Struggling
2008-05-14
Owner operators are business people with many struggling to keep trucks on the road.
- Capitalism is Tough – Survival Depends on Many Factors
2008-05-01
The high cost of diesel fuel will be around for a while. Even a 25% decline would only bring it back to around $3 per gallon.
- Is Private Equity Helping or Hurting Trucking?
2008-03-12
Private equity firms now provide the bulk of financing in the trucking industry. Is their drive for profits hurting or helping the industry?
- More Truck and Trailer Financing Tips
2008-02-29
Trucker to Trucker offers helpful tips for financing your next truck or trailer.
- Free Want to Buy Ads on Trucker to Trucker
2008-02-06
Want to buy a truck? Advertise free on Trucker to Trucker.
- Online Car Sales - CarSeek Reviewed
2008-01-21
Online review of CarSeek.com's recently added new features in addition to car reviews, photos, and news.
- Trucker to Trucker Makes It Easy to Sell Your Truck or Trailer
2008-01-09
Advertising your used truck or trailer on Trucker to Trucker is cheap and easy.
- Transportation Marketing - Truck Product Advertising
2007-07-11
Transportation marketing for the trucking industry. Advertise your truck related products with us.
- Internet Marketing Sales Promotion Tool - Sales Tools
2007-07-11
Internet marketing sales promotion tools are an essential element for todays truck and trailer sales people.
- TN Trucks - Bennett's Truck Source
2007-07-06
Welcome Bennett's Truck Source and Dustin Lofdahl.
- Truck Classifieds - It's Easy to Advertise on TruckerToTrucker.com
2007-06-30
Placing an ad on TruckerToTrucker.com is fast and easy.
- Truck Videos Sell Trucks on You Tube
2007-05-15
Using you tube to show videos of trucks and trailers for sale will soon be mainstream. Start doing it today.
- Truck and Trailer Dealers Sales Tools
2007-04-03
TruckerToTrucker.com is a powerful supplement to your traditional sales efforts.