Insurance for Trucking: What Policies You Need & How to Lower Premiums
Running a trucking business means managing more than just loads and routes, it’s about protecting your assets, your drivers, and your financial stability. Trucking insurance is a critical component of this protection, but navigating the different types of coverage, federal requirements, and fluctuating premium rates can feel overwhelming. At Extreme Dispatch, we work closely with […]
Understanding & Managing DOT Compliance: What Carriers Must Know
In the fast-moving world of trucking, DOT compliance is one of the most critical responsibilities every carrier must understand. Whether you operate one truck or manage an entire fleet, compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations protects your business, drivers, and reputation. This guide from Extreme Dispatch provides […]
Reducing Deadhead Miles: Route Planning & Load Matching Tips for Extreme Dispatch
In the world of trucking and freight logistics, few challenges hit profitability as hard as deadhead miles, the distance a truck travels empty between loads. Every mile without freight burns fuel, consumes driver time, and erodes a carrier’s bottom line. At Extreme Dispatch, we understand that reducing deadhead miles is one of the smartest ways […]
How to Negotiate Better Rates with Brokers, Tactics Dispatchers Use
In the trucking industry, profitability doesn’t just come from moving freight, it comes from moving it at the right price. Whether you’re an owner-operator or managing a small fleet, knowing how to negotiate better rates with brokers can make or break your business. Yet, many carriers struggle to balance operational costs, fuel expenses, and the […]
Technology Tools for Truckers & Dispatchers: Apps, Telematics & Software
Today’s trucking world of load management and keeping trucks moving is no longer merely a matter of picking up the phone or checking the load boards. The most successful owner-operators and fleets leverage an arsenal of robust technology tools, apps, telematics, dispatch software, accounting platforms, to get more efficient, lower expenses, and remain competitive. In […]
Accounting for Truckers: Key Metrics Every Carrier Should Track
Driving loads from point A to B is more than operating a trucking company, it’s about handling profitability, expenses, and cash flow with exactitude. Truckers’ accounting is the cornerstone of a financially strong fleet, assisting carriers in knowing where their money is spent, profits are derived, and how to get ahead of growing costs. At […]
Scaling Beyond the First Year: How New MC Carriers Can Build Trust and Stability
For many trucking entrepreneurs and new MC carriers, securing an MC number is a dream come true. It marks the official launch of their trucking business and the ability to move freight across state lines. But the first year is often the hardest, brokers hesitate to trust new authorities, cash flow is tight, and compliance […]
How to Choose the Right Business Structure for Your Trucking Company
Starting a trucking business setup is thrilling, but perhaps one of the first and most crucial decisions you’ll ever make is deciding on the proper business structure for trucking company success. If you’re an owner-operator with a single truck or hope to expand into a full fleet, how you form your company affects your taxes, […]
Why Many New Trucking Companies Fail in the First Year, and How to Avoid It
Starting your own trucking company is a dream for many drivers and entrepreneurs. The independence, the chance to be your own boss, and the potential for high revenue make the trucking industry attractive. But the reality is harsh: a large number of new trucking companies shut down within their first 12 months. Why does this […]
How Extreme Dispatch Can Help You Book Loads For New MC
Starting a trucking business is exciting, but it also presents many difficulties, especially for operators who have just received their Motor Carrier (MC) number. Finding steady and lucrative loads to book is often the biggest obstacle for new carriers. It can be challenging for new entrants to obtain loads because most brokers and shippers prefer […]