Trucking Blog

Since 1978, DAT Solutions has been a trusted source of information for transportation professionals, providing valuable data on important topics like supply and demand trends, forecasting, benchmarking and capacity planning, which is vital for achieving operational efficiency. As part of our commitment to serve the trucking industry and our valued clients, Triumph Business Capital has […]

Purchasing a truck can be a significant expense, even for the most established trucking companies. As with most vehicles, acquiring a truck typically requires either a lease or a purchase. Which is the wisest investment? Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons associated with each option to help you make a […]

Driving a truck may seem pretty simple and straightforward, but given the size and power of these vehicles, safety is critical. That’s why a significant portion of all truck driver training programs is devoted to teaching future drivers how to keep themselves and other operators safe on the road, while also protecting their precious cargo. […]

It’s almost that time of year again – tax season. For truck drivers, there are many unique deductions available that can help reduce monies owed and maximize returns. Before sitting down with your accountant or tax advisor, here are some of the things to take into consideration that will help you get the most out […]

MC numbers. MX numbers. FF numbers. Soon, they’ll all be gone. In the near future, all interstate motor carriers will need just one number to complete the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) registration process. Read on to find out why the change is happening, who is affected, how to maintain compliance, and when to […]

So you’ve decided to leap from employed trucker to becoming an owner-operator. There are definite advantages to having your own authority and being your own boss: setting your own schedule; choosing loads and lanes that suit you; leaving company politics, rules and dispatcher favoritism in your rearview mirror. But where much freedom is given, much […]

You can probably recite a slew of metrics about your own operations, but you may not be aware of the role trucking plays in the U.S. economy or the extent of its reach. Here are 15 interesting tidbits about the industry you live and breathe: Charles Freuhauf invented the first tractor-trailer over one hundred years […]

For today’s generation, trucking doesn’t seem to hold much appeal. Long hours on the road, time spent away from family, and mediocre pay is leading to increasingly high turnover rates and driver shortages. In fact, according to the American Trucking Association, the industry needs 30,000 more drivers to meet current demands. If you’re a fleet […]

As the economy grows, one industry is standing out as the fastest growing small business industry—trucking. According to a recent article from Triumph Bancorp, parent company to Triumph Business Capital, the trucking industry has seen a 25 percent uptick in sales over the last year, indicating large growth. The American Trucking Association reported that the […]

Recently I saw an idiom that said “Hustle until you no longer need to introduce yourself.” This got me to thinking on a couple of related thoughts. Why would you stop hustling when everyone knows who you are? Under what circumstances would it be no longer necessary to introduce yourself to others? First let’s define […]