Jun 05, 2024

Highest-Rated Major US Trucking Corridors

We ranked the major US trucking corridors of 2023 based on parking availability, truck stop ratings, and fuel prices. Below is what we found.

Trucker Path Users Can Now Save Up To 80% on Prescriptions Popular Truck-Safe Navigation App Adds the Trucker Path Discount Prescription Card to its Growing Marketplace PHOENIX – May 29, 2024 – Trucker Path, the most comprehensive and relied upon mobile app for North American truckers, today announced that its users can get discounts on prescriptions using the Trucker Path Discount Prescription Card now available for free to app users via the Trucker Path Marketplace. “The million professional truck drivers who rely upon the Trucker Path app can now save on their prescription medications for free,” said Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path. “We’ve already helped volumes of drivers find affordable health coverage via <a href="https://www.smartandsimple.com/partners/trucker-path/">www.TruckerPathHealth.com</a>. With this new offering they can now start saving up to 80% on prescriptions today. It’s just another way Trucker Path is addressing the everyday needs of the commercial truck drivers we all rely upon.” The Trucker Path Discount Prescription Card also includes an online pharmacy locator to accommodate truckers while at home or on the road. There is no cost to receive the card or access discounted prices. The card can be used at more than 65,000 pharmacies across the U.S., including CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Kroger, and Albertsons drug store locations. Other benefits of the Trucker Path Discount Prescription Card include: ● Coverage for almost all medications. ● A look-up feature to find medications and discounted prices before members go to the pharmacy. ● No requirement to provide personal information. ● Simple, easy-to-use online ordering by submitting the savings card and your prescription to a participating pharmacy. “Partnering with Trucker Path to offer drivers discounted prescriptions helps fulfill our shared commitment to help truckers reduce costs,” said Greg Helmich, vice president of insurance at SASid, the nationally licensed insurance provider representing the many health care options offered to Trucker Path users. “We’re proud to be a part of improving life on the road for users of the Trucker Path app.” Combined with Trucker Path/Teladoc telehealth programs, drivers can now access doctors, pharmacies, and discounted prescriptions while on the road. For more information: <a href="https://truckerpath.americaspharmacy.com/medication/">https://truckerpath.americaspharmacy.com/medication/</a> and <a href="https://www.smartandsimple.com/partners/trucker-path/">www.truckerpathhealth.com</a>. About Trucker Path Phoenix-based Trucker Path is the provider of a wide range of truck driver-centric mobility products. The Trucker Path app is currently used regularly by nearly 1 million professional truck drivers. Offering best-in-class navigation with truck-optimized routing, the Trucker Path app also provides access to vital up-to-date information about truck stops, real-time parking availability, fuel prices and discounts, weigh station statuses, and truck scales and wash locations. The company also offers TruckLoads, a digital freight exchange that connects drivers, carriers and brokers; and COMMAND™, the industry’s first and only Operations & Driver Relationship (ODR) platform that provides small to mid-size fleets with the necessary driver and TMS technologies to successfully run a fleet. For more information, visit www.truckerpath.com. Media Contact: Susan Fall LaunchIt Public Relations 858-490-1050 susan@launchitpr.com

May 29, 2024

Trucker Path Levels the Playing Field Between Large and Smaller Brokerages New Trucker Path for Brokerages offering enables small to mid-size freight brokers to dispatch, track and manage their loads while growing and retaining robust carrier networks PHOENIX – April 03, 2024 – Trucker Path, a subsidiary of leading global SaaS provider Moatable, Inc. (NYSE: MTBL) and the most comprehensive and relied upon mobile app for North American truckers, today announced Trucker Path for Brokerages. The new offering will enable small to mid-size freight brokers to dispatch, track and manage loads more efficiently and effectively to better compete against larger, more resource-rich brokerages. “Built for small to mid-size brokers, Trucker Path for Brokerages greatly simplifies the process of dispatching, tracking and managing loads awarded to carriers by freight brokers,” said Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path. “By enabling significantly enhanced visibility into load location and status, it improves productivity and shipper satisfaction and streamlines processes to simplify operations. Trucker Path for Brokerages will help smaller brokers differentiate themselves and compete for carriers and customers like their larger competitors.” Trucker Path for Brokerages enables small to mid-size brokers to enjoy advanced features that streamline the interactions between the broker and carrier while making them both more efficient and productive. Providing their own customized version of the Trucker Path app to their carrier network gives brokers the ability to dispatch load details directly to drivers and track the progress of loads via an easy-to-use dashboard. Once deliveries are completed, the driver captures and uploads paperwork using the document scanner in the app for immediate processing. “The value of Trucker Path for Brokerages extends beyond replacing cumbersome, manual, time consuming and error-prone freight management and paperwork processes for freight brokers and their customers,” Oliver stated. “For small to mid-size brokers, it also increases efficiencies and carrier satisfaction. “Carriers also benefit from all the productivity tools the Trucker Path app offers the nearly 1 million North American truckers who already rely on the app regularly for truck-safe navigation, destination entry/exit guidance, real-time parking availability, fuel discounts, and more,” Oliver added. “It helps make life on the road safer, easier and more productive for drivers while also helping improve recruiting and retention for brokers.” Trucker Path for Brokerages is available to small to mid-size freight brokers at very affordable pricing. More details can be found at <a href="http://www.truckerpath.com/for-brokerages">www.truckerpath.com/for-brokerages</a>. Brokers attending the TIA 2024 Capital Ideas Conference April 10 - 13, 2024 can visit the Trucker Path booth #116 for more information. About Trucker Path Phoenix-based Trucker Path, the provider of a wide range of truck driver-centric mobility products, is a subsidiary of leading global SaaS provider, Moatable, Inc. (NYSE:MTBL). The Trucker Path app is currently used regularly by nearly 1 million professional truck drivers. Offering best-in-class navigation with truck-optimized routing, the Trucker Path app also provides access to vital up-to-date information about truck stops, real-time parking availability, fuel prices and discounts, weigh station statuses, and truck scales and wash locations. The company also offers TruckLoads, a digital freight exchange that connects drivers, carriers and brokers; and COMMAND™, the industry’s first and only Operations & Driver Relationship (ODR) platform that provides small to mid-size fleets with the necessary driver and TMS technologies to successfully run a fleet. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.truckerpath.com">www.truckerpath.com</a>. Media Contact: Susan Fall LaunchIt Public Relations 619-890-9415 susan@launchitpr.com

Apr 03, 2024

Financial and Business Structure Tips for Truck Drivers Truck drivers are used to hauling heavy loads for their clients. However, many professional drivers are also hauling heavy financial loads of their own just to stay operating. Like all professionals, truck drivers need to plan for the future. This is done through a careful strategy of setting up their business structure appropriately and saving money to reduce costs while also finding ways to boost income potential today. Here's a look at some business and financial planning tips for truck drivers. 1. Use Budgeting Tools Sloppy receipts cost truck drivers money. Truck drivers need to have systems for internal bookkeeping and external billing. By using budgeting tools that allow you to scan or upload receipts, you'll be ready to bill properly during each billing cycle. Charting your expenses accurately is vital to being properly compensated. That includes per-diem expenses that cover food, toiletries, and digital usage. What's more, organized records make it easier to claim deductions at tax time that can reduce your annual tax liability. 2. Cut Costs Where You Can Dollars add up quickly on the road because there's no "stopping home" for a quick bite or some essentials. That's why truck drivers need to watch their spending much more closely than people in other professions. Set a budget for food and entertainment while on the road to be able to anticipate costs instead of being surprised by large bills at the end of the month. Consider using meal-planning apps that give you ideas for how to prepare simple meals in your truck. Even just pivoting to having cereal in your truck instead of getting breakfast at a restaurant or truck stop can save thousands of dollars per year that could serve you much better when reinvested back into your business instead! 3. Start an LLC If you're an independent truck driver, establishing an LLC is a great way to protect your personal financial interests. LLCs give individuals the same legal and financial protections provided to traditional business structures. That means that you can protect your home, car, bank accounts, and other personal assets from being affected by what happens in your professional life. Any lawsuits filed against you in your trucking career will be limited solely to business-related assets. 4. Consider Purchasing a Franchise Consistency is one of the keys to making money as a truck driver. That's exactly why <a href="https://www.franchisedirect.com/ultimate-guide-to-franchising/">franchising</a> can be such an appealing option for truck drivers who want greater financial security. With franchising, you're purchasing the rights to operate under a well-known brand name in trucking. That means that people who depend on truck drivers will already know and trust your business from the first day it opens. Franchisees receive support for setting up their franchises, handling marketing, training drivers, and managing the financial aspects of running a trucking branch. In many cases, trucking franchise companies also provide franchisees with systems for getting free or discounted uniforms, equipment, benefits, and more. The way to begin the process of purchasing a franchise is to research trucking franchise opportunities. It's important to compare different opportunities because initial investment costs for franchisees can range from $15,000 to $200,000. Potential franchisees also need to do their homework on franchise royalty fees to get an idea of how much they will be paying to the parent company each year. Franchisees who find the right fit can look forward to plugging into a model that's been built for success while also being their own boss! Final Thoughts Business and financial planning gives truck drivers peace of mind over the fact that every mile they're covering is truly worth it. By considering different business structure and growth options, budgeting plans and savings tips, truckers can create or modify a real business that makes real money and sets them up for real success.

Mar 27, 2024