Is DOT Hair Testing About to Become Law? DOT hair testing rules could be changing in 2025 — and most drivers still don’t know it’s coming. Congress is reviewing a bill that would make hair drug tests count the same as urinalysis, meaning failed tests could end up in the FMCSA Clearinghouse. The proposed law
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What the Iran Bombing Means for Fuel Prices in U.S. Trucking Can y’all still see that? Because what’s happening overseas — especially in the Middle East — doesn’t just make the news… it hits your bottom line. If you’re running loads, managing a fleet, or buying diesel every week, you’re about to feel this one.
If you’re running loads without knowing your real cost per mile, you’re not running a business—you’re rolling dice with your livelihood. A lot of drivers think, “As long as the load pays decent, I’m good.” But let me show you why that mindset is bleeding your wallet dry. 1. Think About It Like This: Gross
All right, let’s talk about something that nobody really breaks down for you until it’s too late. And by “too late,” I mean your truck’s totaled, your load’s scattered across the highway, and the phone’s ringing off the hook with insurance reps and lawyers. Let me show you 6 things most truckers don’t learn until
All right, let’s break this down. You just had your best year ever — $300,000 gross as an owner operator. You’re rolling strong, contracts are steady, and you’re thinking, “Man, I finally made it.” But let me show you why $300K gross can still leave you broke if you’re not managing it right. Gross ain’t