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When Truckers Depart: How to Offboard Your Drivers
In the world of trucking, drivers will often quit within three - six months after their start date. With turnover so high, it's a good...

Andrew Ciampi
Mar 23, 2021
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Ads for Your Trucking Business: The Pros and Cons
Ads are useful for more than just selling your services: They make potential customers more aware of your business brand, encourage...

Andrew Ciampi
Mar 16, 2021
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25 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming an Owner-Operator
Being an owner-operator can be a rewarding experience personally, professionally, and financially. You set your own schedule. You get to...

Andrew Ciampi
Mar 9, 2021
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30 Ways to Say 'Hey, I'm an Owner-Operator'
As a trucking business owner, chances are you make a lot of introductions. Whether you're delivering a load or speaking to new prospects,...

Andrew Ciampi
Feb 16, 2021
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Is Trucking Right For You?
Suppose you've been following Relaymile for a while. In that case, you probably already know the answer, and that answer is most likely...
Catherine Lin
Feb 11, 2021
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Prospecting 101: How to Find New Clients for Your Trucking Business
As an owner-operator, finding new clients is an essential part of running your trucking business. While you can rely on load boards to...

Andrew Ciampi
Feb 9, 2021
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Anatomy of an Owner-Operator
Ever thought about dipping your toe into starting your own carrier? We don't blame you—imagine a carrier run just the way you'd like it...
Catherine Lin
Feb 4, 2021
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How to Promote Your Trucking Business (Without Spending a Dime)
Effectively marketing your trucking operation can improve your professional reputation, attract new customers, and land you exclusive...

Andrew Ciampi
Feb 2, 2021
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Truck Tonnage and the Metric of a Good Trucking Quarter
When tuning in to trucking news, it's not uncommon to see news outlets report out on tonnage. A quick way to process these reports would...
Catherine Lin
Jan 28, 2021
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Pros and Cons of Drop-and-hook Trucking
When it comes to moving freight, time is money. The time you spend waiting for your empty trailer to be loaded up, that's money. The time...

Andrew Ciampi
Jan 19, 2021
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The Ups and Downs of Trucking
Despite the massive wrench the pandemic's thrown into the economy, the trucking industry has remarkably had one of its most successful...
Catherine Lin
Jan 14, 2021
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Trailers: Should You Lease or Buy?
As a trucking business owner or owner-operator, there's no piece of equipment quite as important as a trailer. Whether you're hauling...

Andrew Ciampi
Jan 12, 2021
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Three More Ways to Earn Side Income as a Truck Driver
Back in November, we gave you three ways to earn side income as a truck driver. But the trucking lifestyle provides so many options for...

Andrew Ciampi
Jan 5, 2021
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Could Electric Trucks Be Right for Your Business?
Let's go over the pros and cons of electric trucks, as they exist today, to help you determine if becoming an early adopter will pay off.

Andrew Ciampi
Dec 29, 2020
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String of Trucking Industry Cyberattacks Continues as New Year Approaches
The yearly total of cyberattacks on the trucking industry continues to increase. We previously posted about a wave of cyberattacks in...

Andrew Ciampi
Dec 25, 2020
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How to Prepare Your Trucking Business for the New Year
Owner-operators and trucking business owners should use these last days of 2020 to visualize where they want to be in 2021.

Andrew Ciampi
Dec 22, 2020
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Budgeting Tips for Owner-operators
Let's go over some straightforward tips owner-operators can use to manage their expenses and increase their overall revenue.

Andrew Ciampi
Dec 15, 2020
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How to Improve Truck Driver Retention
Carriers can improve driver retention by investing in quality equipment, developing an incentive program, and encouraging driver feedback.

Andrew Ciampi
Dec 1, 2020
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How to Hire New Drivers for Your Trucking Business
With this post, we'll go over how to know when your trucking business is ready for growth, find the right drivers, and bring them on board.

Andrew Ciampi
Nov 24, 2020
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How to Automate Your Trucking Business
How do carriers build their business while still making sure all the day-to-day paperwork gets done?
The answer is automation!

Andrew Ciampi
Nov 17, 2020
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