In the trucking industry, everyday challenges—from endless paperwork to fluctuating freight rates—can make each day a battle. Small and medium-sized trucking companies often struggle with complex processes and disconnected data, impacting their profitability and efficiency. Enter LoadMiles,...

To extend the life of a truck—often reaching close to a million miles—it’s crucial to maintain it like you would your own health. Implementing preventive maintenance strategies not only ensures longevity but also enhances safety and performance....

The future of freight hauling is being transformed by several key technologies that promise to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and operational flexibility: Autonomous Trucks: Self-driving trucks are being developed to reduce labor costs and improve safety. While fully...

In the bustling world of trucking and logistics, staying on top of loads, schedules, and delivery tracking can often feel like an endless and exhausting task. For many companies, manually managing these aspects not only drains valuable...

Struggling to secure financing for your trucking business?  You’re not alone. In fact, traditional lenders and even SBA guaranteed loans may not be the solution. With over a decade of experience in real estate financing, funding challenges...

n the fast-paced world of trucking, efficiency is paramount. Every mile, every load, and every decision can make a significant impact on your bottom line. That’s why industry leaders trust LoadMiles as the best trucking software to...

In the competitive world of trucking, failure is all too common. Here’s why: Operational Complexity: Managing operations is tough, with unpredictable weather and traffic disruptions. High Costs: Acquiring trucks, fuel, and paying drivers are expensive, especially for...

Are you tired of the endless hours spent manually tracking loads, schedules, and proof of delivery, only to find yourself losing revenue due to inefficiencies? Say goodbye to the headache and hello to LoadMiles – your all-in-one...

Are you tired of the endless paperwork and manual tracking involved in managing your dump truck operations? Do you find it challenging to accurately monitor progress, quantities, prices, and costs for each job? Look no further –...

Revolutionizing Trucking: The Impact of Smartphones and Mobile Apps In today’s trucking industry, smartphones and mobile apps have become indispensable tools, transforming the way businesses operate and enabling the seamless exchange of data. From load instructions to...

If all the cars on the road are self-driving by now, it would be easy to say that we can have much more advanced self-driving trucks that can navigate our congested roads and steep curves. Unlike passenger...

Freight rates in the heavy trucking industry are typically determined through a combination of fixed prices, bidding, and negotiated prices. Different methods may be used depending on the specific circumstances and parties involved. 1. Fixed prices: Carriers...

Before integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into our operations, small carriers typically relied on technology solely for meeting statutory requirements, missing out on its potential for enhancing day-to-day functions. However, our utilization of AI, such as OpenAI, marks...

Most carriers are paid based on a fixed load price, whereas brokers are paid based on a fixed price, per mile, per job, or even an hourly charges as well. In the trucking industry, the relationship between...

Optimizing returns on your trucking business is a must for all trucking companies of all sizes. Being an owner operator and working with a broker to secure a permanent route at a fixed price is a better...

The unorganized, and small business owner operators do not have the tools and techniques to track the costs and associate with number of miles driven, which are loaded miles and empty (deadhead) miles. The operators often miss...

Records of Duty Status (RODS) The driver’s duty on the road is hard to predict and will vary daily. A driver must always follow three maximum duty limits: the 14-hour “driving window” limit, 11-hour driving limit, and...

The trillion-dollar supply chain management is a prominent avenue of interest for Owner-operators / small carrier investors. Trucking tends to face recession more often – almost two times more than the regular economy – and stringent regulations...