Truck driving was a popular occupation long before the movie, "Smokey and the Bandit," came out in 1977. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, despite a poor economy and high gas prices, ...

I have a soft spot for independent contractors. I spent my first eight years covering the trucking industry for a publication for owner-operators. I was an independent contractor myself for many years ...

Earnings vary widely among truck drivers based on job type and experience, with median earnings ranging from $76,420 for truckload drivers to $186,016 for owner-operators. Truck driver wages have not ...

Brad Caspick’s first stint as an owner-operator didn’t end well. “I had some issues,” the Chestermere, Alta., resident told Today’s Trucking in an interview. “I ended up selling my truck, thinking I ...

An owner-operator trucking business usually means you have one tractor and trailer to move cargo or personal goods interstate or intrastate. Being your own boss provides a lot of flexibility, but the ...

One owner’s experiences with planning shows us the potential role of payroll, even in a one-man, one-truck business. Meet Steve Wheeler, 66, of Greenville, North Carolina. Steve’s history in trucking ...

Analysis of over 3,000 owner-operator tax returns has shown an overall positive impact on owner-operators, according to American Truck Business Services, a tax, consulting and bookkeeping firm for the ...