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Carriers Expectations for Lease Driver
Meeting Expectations As a Lease Driver Dreaming of the freedom of being your own boss on the open road? The allure of becoming a lease driver operator is strong, promising increased independence and potentially higher earnings. But before you jump into a truck lease...
The Role of Safety Management In a Trucking Company
Avoid Nuclear Jury Verdict With Propper Safety Management Is safety management a crucial aspect of a trucking company? Listen to this: A $47 million jury verdict against Schneider National, one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S., sent shockwaves through the...
Truck Driver Application Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid These Mistakes In Your Truck Driver Application Sick of seeing your truck driver applications disappear into the void? You're not the only one. The trucking industry is competitive, and even the most qualified drivers can miss out if their applications aren't up...
How To Avoid Fuel Skimming and Fraud
Avoid Fuel Skimming and Fraud in Your Trucking Job Are fuel thieves draining your profits? It's a problem plaguing the trucking industry, costing drivers and carriers millions each year. Fuel skimming and fraud are getting more sophisticated, but you're not...
Owner Operator Truck Driver Jobs in 2024
Finding Succes in Owner Operator Truck Driver Jobs Tired of someone else calling the shots on the road? Have you ever dreamed of owning your rig and charting your own course? Wondering about owner-operator truck driver jobs? If you're an experienced trucker with an...
Navigating Truck Brokers
Tips for Drivers on Navigating Truck Brokers' Challenges As a driver, dealing with truck brokers can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield. Missed communications, surprise fees, unrealistic delivery expectations... sound familiar? On this episode of Driven Too...
Switching Truck Driver Jobs in 2024
Things You Need to Know Before Switching Truck Driver Jobs Looking for new truck driver jobs? Are you feeling the itch for a change? We get it. Life on the road can be tough, and sometimes a new opportunity calls your name. Whether you're feeling the pressure from...
Truck Leasing Programs for the Modern Driver
The Benefits of Truck Leasing Programs for Your Drivers Careers Why should a driver leave his job as a company contractor and start a career with truck leasing programs? Is it worth it to leave all your employee benefits behind? In this episode of Driven Too Far, we...
Truck Lease Programs: Navigating Your Path in Trucking
Pros and Cons of Truck Lease Programs In the trucking industry, truck lease programs opposed to purchasing a truck outright can be an attractive route for many drivers. Whether you’re an experienced hauler or just beginning your journey in trucking, understanding the...
Trucking Truths and Taboos in the Driving Industry
Unveiling Trucking Truths and Taboos in the Industry What are the most common truckling truths and taboos? The trucking industry is an indispensable part of the global economy, facilitating the seamless transport of goods over great distances. Despite its critical...
Lease Operator vs. Lease Purchase
Lease Operator vs. Lease Purchase: Navigating Your Path in Trucking So, you don’t know if you should go the lease operator route or the lease purchase route? Yes, the trucking industry presents a multitude of opportunities for those looking to make a mark in the...
The Dark Side of the Trucking Industry Today
Confronting the Dark Side of the Trucking Industry The trucking industry plays a crucial role in our economy, connecting businesses and consumers across the nation. But like any significant sector, it's not without its problems. Today, we're diving deep into the...
How to Get More Podcast Downloads in the Trucking Industry
Trucking Industry Power: Get More Podcast Downloads Podcasting is a powerful medium for the trucking industry. It's a long-form, intimate, and on-demand format that resonates with the truckers' drives, and it’s how Chief Carriers has managed to reach a wider...
Efficiency and Cost Management in Truck Leasing
Fuel Efficiency and Cost Management in Leasing For independent truckers or truckers in lease operating programs, navigating through the complexities of truck costs, fuel efficiency, and management can be challenging. Fuel efficiency is not static but a dynamic dance...
Myths vs. Reality About the Trucking Life and Industry
Myths vs. Reality About the Trucking Industry The image of the truck driver is made with various stigmas and misrepresentations. However, as the transportation sector grows forward into the 21st century, it's high time to examine the truth behind these long-standing...
Rising Fuel Cost: Diesel vs Electric truck
Diesel vs Electric truck: The solution to rising fuel costs? In the transportation landscape, the rising fuel costs loom, casting a shadow of uncertainty over industries heavily reliant on diesel-powered vehicles. As global energy markets swig the quest for viable...
Addressing Pricing Challenges in the Trucking Industry
Addressing Pricing Challenges in Trucking As with the flow of traffic on a highway, the fuel market is dynamic, an undulating wave of price fluctuations that can either propel your business forward or leave you running on fumes. For truck drivers, it's not just...
Debunking the Myths: The Truths Behind the Truck Driver Lifestyle
Unveiling the Truck Driver Lifestyle: Beyond Myths to Reality Join us at Chief Carriers as we explore the truck driver lifestyle as we move beyond the myths to showcase the real essence of life on the road. Many think being a truck driver is just about driving from...
The Power of Branding in Trucking
Understanding the Power of Branding in the Trucking Industry At Chief Carriers, we've seen how effective the power of branding can be in shaping our identity and driving success in the competitive trucking industry. This blog talks about why branding matters, not just...
Preparing for Flips in Trucking Market Trends: A Basic Guide
Flips in Trucking Market Trends 2024 Trucking market trends are changing every season. How is your company preparing to survive and thrive even in these difficult times? In this Driven Too Far podcast episode, Andrew talks about what you can do today to prepare for...
