Experience is a fantastic teacher. Some lessons, like touching a hot stove, have immediate, severe consequences that we remember and avoid repeating. Other experiences yield valuable insights through experimentation and documentation. For example, whether you enjoy a quiet cup of coffee or an energizing workout in the morning, you determine your morning routine based on…

Every year, as tax season approaches, owner operators in the trucking industry face a unique set of challenges. Unlike typical employees, who can rely on straightforward W2 forms and standard deductions, owner operators must navigate a complex landscape of tax regulations to figure out their owner operator tax percent. This involves not only understanding their…

There’s an old African proverb that goes, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” While working on a team isn’t always easy, when you find the right dynamic, each person’s strengths and talents are effectively recognized and utilized. This is especially true in team trucking, where…

Whether registering your child for a sports league or taking them to a trampoline park, a waiver form must be signed, acknowledging the potential dangers involved and that the organization will not be held liable for any injuries. Even setting up an account on a mobile app requires the user to agree to abide by…

When we arrive at a potluck dinner, we don’t show up empty-handed; invited guests contribute to the larger whole by supplying a portion and thereby doing their fair share. In the larger whole of society – more specifically in America – we are expected to do the same. Federal law requires those who drive heavy…

As humans we like to know the status. We like to track progress, to know what stage we are in with respect to a project or process, to understand where we stand. What is the status of my loan application? Has it been approved? What is the status of this relationship? Are we officially dating?…