A Trucking and Transportation Company

What is a DOT medical exam? The DOT physical is a medical examination that commercial drivers are required to get. The requirement is set...

As a truck driver, it is important that you keep your physical and mental health a top priority. The nature of a career in trucking can...

In case you didn’t know, driving OTR with one's pet is a thing, and truck-driving pet-owners love it! Your ability to bring your pet on...

Truck driving as a profession is not an easy undertaking, and life on the road can be difficult, to say the least. New drivers (and even...

Many trucking companies that are new or just getting started may find that they have trouble securing contracts and dedicated lanes. A...

Maintain a healthy eating, sleeping, and shower schedule Clearly, this is easier said than done, but it is very important that you keep...

Figure out your audience Knowing your audience is one of the first things you need to do before actually starting to market your...

As we get deeper into the winter, it's important to be reminded to stay safe when driving in harsh conditions. Here are some important...

Last week we talked about the top four industry concerns for carriers, but what about the drivers? Well, drivers don’t exactly share the...

Carriers and trucking company owners face an endless amount of stress each day keeping their companies up and running. Here are the top 4...

Managing a fleet is a complicated undertaking. It requires organization and preparation. As a business owner, you need to take some steps...

When running any business, your marketing strategy is one of the most important aspects. It should go without saying that this is the...

As convenient as truck stops can be for truckers and travelers alike, they can also be treacherous and dangerous, especially for truck...

If you are starting out as an owner-operator, you may be struggling to book loads at your desired rate. It can be a challenge, of course,...

As the historic port congestion continues, so do its effects on the American transportation industry and economy. Load rates continue to...

What is an ELD? ELD stands for Electronic Logging Device. An ELD is used to keep track of all Driver and trip data. The data relates to...

A lot of people are interested in getting into the transportation industry as an owner-operator but lack the money needed to buy a...

Are you in the market for a new job in the transportation industry? Maybe you have already considered employment here at Distinct...

you just received a brand new motor carrier authority and US DOT number, Congratulations! While I am sure you are excited and eager to...

In the past year, the number of people seeking jobs from which they can work at home has skyrocketed. Nearly every industry has adopted...