Being an independent trucker is an example of the American Dream. Many find it advantageous to lease their truck and services to a larger motor carrier. However, the trucking company needs to take ...

For trucking companies that rely on owner-operators, the federal government may once again be shifting the ground rules. The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed rescinding its 2024 independent ...

The role of independent contractor owner-operators (“ICOOs”) in the trucking industry has a long history as a business model and also as a lightning rod for scrutiny. At the start of 2025, the popular ...

As an owner-operator, you enjoy more freedom from supervision than a company driver. As an owner-operator leased to a carrier, to an extent you’re able to set your own hours and take time off when you ...

For an owner-operator, necessary tax payments associated with truck ownership and operation start with required truck registration. Independents are responsible for their own registrations. Leased ...