Read Time: 2 Minutes | For many truck drivers, the dream is to walk onto a lot full of semi-trucks for sale and drive off with their very own personal rig. No more working for other people! Being an independent owner-operator means a life of freedom – choosing your own jobs and driving wherever you like. Given the cost of semi-trucks, commercial truck purchase options can be limited. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no hope! There are several ways to improve chances of being approved for a new truck loan.
Read moreRead Time: 2 Minutes | Large or small, running a shipping company is a challenging venture right now. Costs are high — and often uncertain — and there’s a lot that can potentially go wrong on any given load. Yet ground shipments are what power the American economy. And the country needs a vast network of shipping companies that can ensure goods move where they need to go and on time. Staying profitable in shipping right now means looking for any possible opportunity to cut costs. Here are some ways you can do it.
Read moreRead Time: 2 Minutes | Within the trucking marketplace, knowing and anticipating operational costs can help owners improve their chances of success in coming years. Many still encounter challenges when analyzing the various models of trucks for sale from leaders such as Kenworth. Few owners are effective in performing a Kenworth cost per mile analysis.
Read moreRead Time: 1 Minute | This article highlights the many cost-saving advantages of the Kenworth T680. The T680 features the innovative PACCAR MX-13 engine. The MX-13 offers powerful yet lightweight components to reduce fuel consumption, in addition to superior class, and reliable engineering that limits the frequency of service intervals. It’s the trusted vehicle for the cost-conscious fleet operator.
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