A lot can change in 10 years, and for the average owner-operator, a lot has changed. Todd Amen, CEO of ATBS, recently presented at TCA's Refrigerated Division Annual Meeting on how the owner-operator ...

Ingrid Brown, former owner-operator and current driver and operations manager with Blackjack Express, has been named Women in Trucking’s 2026 Driver of the Year. The announcement was made during the ...

Trucking is inherently dangerous, ranking high for both workplace injuries and fatalities as an industry, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. And as you know, for an owner-operator, a ...

Earnings vary widely among truck drivers based on job type and experience, with median earnings ranging from $76,420 for truckload drivers to $186,016 for owner-operators. Truck driver wages have not ...

The trucking industry has seen a 30% increase in CDL holders since 2016, with driver pay rising over 20% adjusted for inflation. Debates persist over whether there is a driver shortage or an excess.

For many independent drivers, the path to owning a semi-truck feels like solving an impossible equation. Down payments stretch into five figures. Interest compounds monthly. Balloon payments loom at ...

The trucking industry in 2026 offers more than just steady pay — it’s a career path with multiple routes to growth. From entry-level CDL positions to specialized hauling, owner-operator independence, ...