Cost Savings

15 Must-Know Tips When Considering Becoming A Leased Owner Operator

by BigRoad Marketing
March 12, 2020September 12, 2023

The two most important things to consider when becoming a leased owner-operator are the company you lease to, and the maintenance of your truck. Without either of these in place, you won’t be able to operate a successful business.

What’s your backhaul strategy? Read more here.

You obviously enjoy driving or you wouldn’t consider making the transition from company driver to owner operator, and you already know what the industry has to offer. But when leaving a company, you’re also going to leave some of the benefits they provide; health insurance, retirement plans, investment opportunities, a steady paycheck. You’ll also lose the hand-holding when you need help and the dispatched loads when you need freight. When you’re on your own, you won’t have that.

Save Money Protecting Your High-End Assets

by BigRoad Marketing
October 22, 2019September 12, 2023

By knowing where your property is at all times and being able to check its status, you’ll not only be better protecting your assets—you’ll also discover a range of savings efficiencies. After all, your money is better spent furthering your business, not being wasted on unnecessary resources, and replacing lost items.

International Roadcheck Focus for 2019

by BigRoad Marketing
May 16, 2019September 12, 2023

Mark your calendars! It’s that time of the year again. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be conducting their annual International Roadcheck program on June 4-6. Are you ready?

Get Your IFTA Sorted

by BigRoad Marketing
April 8, 2019September 13, 2023

The first quarter of the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) reporting period is in April and whether you’re starting out in the industry or have been around for a while, taxes and the ensuing paperwork, especially for businesses, can be grueling. So let’s have a quick rundown on IFTA and what to prepare for your fuel tax reports.

Make Smartphones work in your fleet!

by BigRoad Marketing
July 22, 2015September 12, 2023

These days we use our mobile devices for everything. They can easily transform into calculators, music players, photo albums… you name it and there is probably an app for that.

Proud American? Sure but what does it cost?

by BigRoad Marketing
July 22, 2015September 12, 2023

So what does your American citizenship mean to you? If you weren’t American, what would you be? Is giving up your citizenship worth it? These are some of the questions Americans are asking themselves lately when planning for their financial future. Many “are looking down the road at how their investments such as retirement funds will be taxed,” and how they can get the most out of their financial decisions. Check out this CNN article.

Different State, Different Inspection

by BigRoad Marketing
July 22, 2015September 12, 2023

Have you ever been pulled over by a DOT inspector or a state police officer and been given a citation for something you didn’t think you deserved a ticket for? Ever looked at that ticket and thought “I do this same thing every day. No other inspector has given me a ticket for it.”

So rule changes make headlines again…

by BigRoad Marketing
September 30, 2014September 12, 2023

You’ve had to live with the new HOS rules for 3 months, and from what we have heard here at BigRoad, those 3 months haven’t been easy. And sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but higher fines are in the cards with the rule changes made by the FMCSA.