Drivers unite! You’re the backbone of this industry and the people that keep shelves stocked across the country. The past year and a half put small fleets through the wringer, testing their ability to keep their trucks moving and generate sustainable cash flows. Our FreightWavesTV event is designed to provide you with the knowledge and insights to improve your operations. Hear from other owner-operators and safety personnel who can help you keep your truck in tip-top shape, ready for the challenges that the road will always present.
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In this Small Fleet and Owner-Operator Summit keynote, Todd Spencer, president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association joins us to talk about regulatory impacts facing owner operators. We’ll examine current and proposed legislation from Congress and regulatory moves by the FMCSA.
Chad Boblett, seasoned owner-operator and influencer, highlights the challenges of trucking in this fireside chat. He emphasizes the importance of positive health for safer driving and offers financial tips for starting a trucking business. Boblett advocates for creating a supportive community, exemplified by his Facebook group, to inspire and share knowledge among aspiring truckers.
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller talks to Truckstop's Kendra Tucker about the ongoing fraud problem, how it is showing up across industry events, and if a solution exists in the world today.
Kevin Rutherford, LetsTruck.com radio host and trucking expert, advises owner-operators facing soft freight markets to focus on managing expenses and staying adaptable. Kevin recommends prudent cash flow management, leveraging networking for resilience and prepares owner-operators for future market rebounds.
Success is made sweeter when you can share it with people, and that's what Jamie Hagen, owner of Hellbent Xpress, has discovered. Hear about why its the people that matter most to Hagen and his "little trucking company that could".
Loadsmart's Casey Monahan discusses how their technology empowers carriers to optimize performance through data insights. Loadsmart’s approach to freight matching differs from traditional methods, aiding fleet expansion by offering tools for managing performance metrics needed to succeed. Monahan shares success stories of carriers in their network, highlighting how data analysis boosts decision-making for them.
In this fireside chat, Brandon Wiseman, president of Trucksafe Consulting joins us to talk about upcoming and potential legislation on speed limiters, changes to carriers safety ratings and safety scores.
2024 is still a slow freight market but that is not stopping growth opportunities. Spencer Tenney from The Tenney Group explains how his advisors are watching the market for signs of change and advising their clients to take growth steps right now.
FreightWaves editorial lead Brielle Jaekel interviews Apex Transit co-founder and operations manager Marina Ivanov on how to successfully scale and why partnerships in the industry are so important.
In today's fast-paced freight market, truck-specific navigation is more than just a nice-to-have – it’s an essential tool to stay safe and stay moving. With real-time notifications, commercial navigation helps drivers guide through the unexpected – from weather to work zones (and nearly everything in between).
FreightWaves editorial lead Brielle Jaekel and Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group discuss ways owner operators can strategize for success, how to enable technology to do so, some common misconceptions in the industry and what major pitfalls to look out for.
