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December 19, 2022

Tips for Financing a Commercial Truck Purchase

Making the decision to purchase a semi-truck is a big deal. You’ll likely engage in a long process of discovery to determine which truck you will […]
December 19, 2022

Tips to Control Expenses as a Trucking Owner-Operator

The key to running a successful business, of course, is keeping expenses under control while maximizing revenue. For many owner-operator truckers, the cost of doing business […]
December 16, 2022

Finding the Best Truck Stops in the U.S.

For truck drivers looking for a decent meal, a place to shower and do laundry, or a safe place to park and sleep, not all truck […]
November 21, 2022

Bookkeeping Tips for Truck Drivers

Bookkeeping for a small business or an individual is hard enough when there’s an office in which to gather materials. For a business that happens largely […]
November 1, 2022

Buying Your First Truck as an Owner Operator

If you’re thinking about becoming an owner-operator, buying a truck – and the right truck – is a critical first step. It will be a major […]
October 7, 2022

Truck Cleaning Tips to Keep Your Big Rig Looking Good

As a truck driver, you know that having a truck that looks good and runs well is important. Being ready to take on a job and […]
September 10, 2022

Useful Trucking Apps: Part 2

If you’re an owner operator then you already know how important it is to get your cargo from point A to point B as quickly and […]
August 31, 2022

Speed Limits for Truck Drivers

Driving a truck requires special attention in order to keep yourself and others safe. The speed limits you must follow can vary depending on the state […]
August 16, 2022

Top Roadside Attractions for Truck Drivers

While the United States may not have invented the concept of the “roadside attraction,” it has perfected it. We love our vehicles, and we like to […]
August 2, 2022

Useful Trucking Apps – Part 1

Most truckers will tell you that they love their jobs because they get a chance to see the world and take on new challenges. Being on […]
January 10, 2022

Nadav Strelitz – Owner Operator Interview

Though Nadav may be pushing two million miles over the road, the most important thing he’s earned in his trucking career is his invaluable experience. ST: […]
December 13, 2021

Anthony Pruitt – Owner Operator Interview

Having traveled over a million miles Anthony shares his tips on safety as well as keeping his wheels turning. Here is Anthony’s interview and his experience […]
October 28, 2020

Owner Operator Stories: Steven Thomas

The Status Transportation team is starting a bi-weekly event and our office is interviewing current Owner Operators who are sharing their knowledge and wisdom in this […]
November 18, 2020

Owner Operator Stories: Brent Gundaker

Brent Gundaker has been an Owner Operator with Status Transportation since 2014 and has a good amount of experience in the trucking industry. Today, we are […]
December 14, 2020

Owner Operator Stories: Ezequiel Jean

Becoming a career-driver as an Owner Operator is an opportunity that starts by matching a person’s professional aspirations, but also showing a path to achieve their […]
December 30, 2020

Owner Operator Stories: Dahavin Noel

Dahavin got started driving trucks almost a decade ago and he shares his advice on how to manage through the uncertainties of being an Owner Operator. […]
January 21, 2021

Owner Operator Stories: Scott Harkin

Scott Harkin is an accomplished professional truck driver who brings a unique perspective as an Owner Operator.  Every Owner Operator has a different way of seeing […]
June 10, 2021

Owner Operator Stories: William Larabee

William Larabee – Owner Operator Interview Mr. Larabee has been an Owner Operator with Status Transportation since 2016 and has an enthusiastic attitude that serves him […]
July 14, 2021

Owner Operator Stories: Jamie Acree

Jamie Acree is a proud Owner Operator working with Status Transportation since 2017. Every one of our Owner Operators has a personal story about starting a […]
August 5, 2021

Oscar Lindelof – Owner Operator Interview

Oscar is an enthusiastic Owner Operator leased to Status Transportation, who is sharing his road-earned wisdom and experiences in the trucking industry to help anyone starting […]
November 1, 2021

Lakeith Blackman – Owner Operator Interview

Mr. Blackman is an Owner Operator who loves the road and the ride—all essential passions when starting a trucking career. Each Owner Operators starts by researching […]
November 29, 2021

Roxanne Hall – Owner Operator Interview

Roxanne is one of the most positive Owner Operators out on the road. Today she shares with us how she made it as a driver along […]
December 13, 2021

Anthony Pruitt – Owner Operator Interview

Having traveled over a million miles Anthony shares his tips on safety as well as keeping his wheels turning. Here is Anthony’s interview and his experience […]
January 10, 2022

Nadav Strelitz – Owner Operator Interview

Though Nadav may be pushing two million miles over the road, the most important thing he’s earned in his trucking career is his invaluable experience. ST: […]