Gooseneck Trailer

Category: Rigs and Trailers • Audio Articles

Table of Contents What is a Gooseneck Trailer? Named for their distinctive, elongated coupling device that resembles the neck of a goose, gooseneck trailers...

TSA Background Check

Category: Basics • Audio Articles • Dispatch • Employment • Safety

Table of Contents TSA Background Check for Truck Drivers As a truck driver, especially if you transport hazardous materials, you’re likely to encounter...

Full Truckload FTL

Category: Basics • Audio Articles • Dispatch

Table of Contents What is Full Truckload Freight (FTL)? Full Truckload or FTL freight shipping, as the name suggests, refers to shipments that are large enough...

Livestock Trailer

Category: Rigs and Trailers • Audio Articles

Table of Contents Introduction to Livestock Trailers Livestock trailers, also known as stock trailers, play a pivotal role in the agriculture industry. They...

Owner-Operator

Category: Basics • Audio Articles

Table of Contents Who is the Owner-Operator An owner-operator is usually a self-employed individual who owns and operates their own truck and trucking...

Diesel Engine

Category: Audio Articles • Maintenance • Rigs and Trailers • Trucker

Table of Contents What is a Semi Truck Diesel Engine Semi truck diesel engines have been a pivotal innovation in the trucking industry. Unlike gasoline...

Load Confirmation (Rate Confirmation)

Category: Basics • Audio Articles • Dispatch

Table of Contents Whats Is a Load Confirmation – Rate Confirmation A load confirmation, sometimes referred to as a rate confirmation, is a legal document...

Cartage

Category: Basics • Audio Articles • Dispatch

Table of Contents What is Cartage in Trucking Cartage trucking involves the transportation of goods over short distances, typically within a local region or...

OperFi

Category: Notable Companies • Audio Articles

OperFi is a prominent Transportation Factoring company that specializes in providing working capital and comprehensive back-office support to small and...

State Permits

Category: Documents • Audio Articles • Basics • Dispatch

Table of Contents In the trucking industry, state permits are essential documents that allow truck drivers to operate their vehicles, particularly when they...

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