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Owner-Operator vs. Carrier When looking into a career in the trucking industry, you can pursue two routes: becoming an owner-operator or working for a carrier. Both options have advantages and challenges that one must consider before deciding. Below you will learn more about the pros and cons of...

Owner-operators play an important role in the transportation industry, especially when moving produce during harvest seasons. Late spring and early summer are the seasons owner-operators look forward to most. With the increased availability of loads during the produce season, it’s...

For years, many individuals in the trucking industry have spoken about the driver shortage. Whether it be owner-operators or company drivers, most people agree that the problem continues to grow. However, one thing you don’t really hear much about is the looming diesel technician shortage. The...

With the devastation and damage that occurred to Florida by Hurricane Ian the FMCSA has issued an emergency declaration for all commercial vehicles that are transporting goods and services to the Southeastern states. This Regional Emergency Declaration was issued on September 28, 2022 and was...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is holding the yearly Brake Safety Week on August 21 – 27, 2022. All truck drivers should be aware of the week-long inspection and plan accordingly. During this time, inspectors will focus on brake safety inspection, enforcement, and education to...

Learn How to Save Money as an Owner-Operator 2022 has been a hard year in the trucking industry. With gas prices soaring and inflation continuing, many owner-operators struggle to stay afloat. The price increase is a significant flip from 2021, when “easy money” was available through stimulus...

Each year you see winter weather tips and how to prepare for winter weather – but what about the summer? Summer is here, and with the temperatures rising, it is important to be safe during these hot months. How to Stay Cool You may think that the heat will not affect your health because you

While on the road, just about every truck driver has felt stress. You are dealing with congested mornings and drivers who are not following road safety and cause a lot of stress, especially when your job is centered around driving every day. The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and...

With the rising positive drug tests among truck drivers are beginning to cause safety concerns. While some employers are not too concerned about their drug policies, the trucking industry is not that laxed on the situation. The U.S. Department of Transportation requires trucking companies to...

When it comes to DOT inspections most companies like to focus on the negatives, but here at Greatwide, we would rather focus on the positives as evident by our Clean Roadside Payout Program.  For every clean inspection we will reward the driver as follows: Clean Level 1 $300 Clean Level 2 $200...

Across America, trucking companies are dealing with a driver shortage, and with the aging workforce, not as many people are getting into the truck driving industry.  According to the American Trucking Association, the truck driver shortage has reached 80,000 drivers and will only continue to...

Owner-Operators enjoy the freedom of owning their own business, but with that comes the challenge of taking care of their taxes. Owner-operators are considered self-employed by the IRS, which means the burden is on them to pay their taxes every year. The good news here is that there are a lot of...

Every driver knows how important it is to check their tires before setting off on their great adventure. In fact, it’s a mandatory part of their daily pre-trip inspections. Sadly, too many drivers don’t take their inspections seriously. They may do a quick two-minute inspection so they can get...