MAD MOTHER TRUCKER

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Up and coming!!

Sep 7, 2018No NameIndustry newsnew things coming soon, planned work, projects coming, up and coming on madmothertrucker

I have to apologize to you, my readers! First and foremost, I am working on a few books, that are being written and rewritten. I have a few here in the process to be published and sold here for you. I also have a book that is based on a true story, that I am […]

Covenant Landair Deal

Jul 7, 2018No NameIndustry newsCovenant Chattanooga TN, Covenant Transportation, Covenant Trucking, Landair, Trucking in Chattanooga TN, Trucking industry

https://nooga.com/218036/chattanoogas-covenant-transport-acquires-trucking-logistics-company/ 6 months Net PCF roughly $45.5 MM If you look at the Power Units vs the Drivers, Tells me that 1621 power units with 2200 drivers, is a high team rate. It also tells me that they are doing roughly 32% profit margins on the Gross. However they probably have a large […]

LIL RAY’s Transport Interview-

Jun 29, 2018No NameTrucking

These guys do an awesome job on these rolling interviews, this is the first one that caught my attention! Great Job guys, Love that truck!

Truck Stops, My Take

Jun 29, 2018No NameTruckingconsider truck stops, investment in these fuel plays, major truck stops, my thought on major truck stops, truck stop chains, truck stops

First let me make this very clear “YOU CANNOT MAKE MONEY SITTING IN THE TRUCKSTOPS!” Flying J Was my favorite, except their coffee (PILOT AND LOVES), Although this was a great deal for Pilot, The merger caused the chain to shed its restaurants. Which was one of […]

Deregulation Effects-Analyzing total out come

Jun 29, 2018No Name1 CommentHistory, Truckingderegulation, effects of deregulation, ICC, Interstate Commerce Commission

Before the FMCSA, was the organization called the ICC, or Interstate Commerce Commission. They regulated the routes and decided who could purchase the rights to that specific lane of transport. The best story I have found is on Estes.com https://www.estes-express.com/about-us/deregulation.html Carriers couldn’t simply continue doing business as usual. They had to apply for rights —or authority—to carry […]

This has me a bit shocked…..

Jun 4, 2018No Name1 CommentInvestmentAdvising the Master Investor, Berkshire Hathaway, Berkshire Hathaway Investing in Transportation, Warren Buffett, Warren Buffett and Transportation, Warren Buffett should have consulted actual drivers, Warren should have invested in LYFT, Why UBER and Berkshire went bad

So this past week Mr Buffett, of Berkshire-Hathaway, took another stab at a transportation industry, investment play, see below: https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-uber-investment-buffett/buffett-proposed-to-invest-3-billion-in-uber-but-talks-failed-bloomberg-idUKKCN1IV2QO Mr. Buffett, with me, you batting 0 for 2…… First Pilot and now this!!! Here is why you should have sought better advisement: Lyft is a much better ran organization, even though, I am not […]

ISTEA of 91

May 1, 2018No NameHistory1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Act, Deregulation Acts from the STAA, Did you know this regulation provided these, Intermodal Surface Transportation Act of 91, Post Regulation of STAA

Intermodal Surface Transportation Act of 1991- The Act presented an overall intermodal approach to highway and transit funding with collaborative planning requirements, giving significant additional powers to metropolitan planning organizations. Signed into law on December 18, 1991 by President George H. W. Bush, it expired in 1997. It was preceded by the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act […]

Federal Aviation Administration

Apr 30, 2018No NameCarrier, Rules and Regulation, Trucking$20 BIL is $20 BIL ----any way it is cut up, Can I get that guaranteed management contract, FAA Trucking Bill, Infrastructure support improvement, required labor agreement

Aviation—- Trucking—- Let me get this really clear………I have been around both………flight time started at age of 14……Have an Uncle …..you know…….. One thing I notice —– Surface Transport vs Aviation FAA Placed a Provision requiring contractors provide a duty free designated break Examples of Breaks via 5 hour day vs a 10 hr day. […]

International Fuel Tax Agreement

Apr 30, 2018No NameCarrier, DispatchIFTA, International Fuel Tax Agreement, KYU, operational data and ELD automations, Why Drivers used as staff for back operational needs

IFTA- International fuel tax agreement—is a collective agreement between Canada, and Lower 48 States to Collectively manage and agree to administration of the Commercial Vehicle between states—–without impeding trade and commerce. Simplification to a centralized hub, to monitor Self Govern on behalf, and require. This is the set Agreement and government approval to centralize the […]

Investing for your retirement

Apr 24, 2018No Name2 CommentsInvestmentConsiderations for retirement planning, Growing that nest egg, Retirement Investing, Risk vs Reward, ways to retire

Retirement is inevitable. It is a fact of life you may not be able to work in your career as long as you wish or desire. People are taught your typical investment strategies, from 401K to IRA, Roth IRA, Stocks, bonds, just to name a few that are available… However, let’s look at a few […]

Drivers line up in Detroit MI

Apr 24, 2018No NameShout out!

Drivers line up in Detroit

Recruiting

Apr 24, 2018No NameCarrier, Drivers, TruckingCarrier Recruiter, Carrier Recruitment, CLASS A CDL recruitment, driver recruiting, Drivers needed, drivers wanted, operators wanted, recruiting, What a Recruiter does

Do I really need to say what has been a massive IMMEDIATE NEED, trucker’s are wanted now days?!? From Headlines on WSJ, and LATimes, to the backyard and county registries, we all see the massive media attention, for the need for qualified operators in the Trucking Industry. All this mass hysteria, is the drive and […]

Factoring

Apr 23, 2018No NameBrokering, Carrier, Training, TruckingFactoring, factoring service knowledge, learn about factoring, seeing from the other view, understanding the flow of money

According to Investapedia: A factor is a financial intermediary that purchases receivables from a company. A factor is essentially a funding source that agrees to pay the company the value of the invoice less a discount for commission and fees. The factor advances most of the invoiced amount to the company immediately and the balance upon receipt of funds from the invoiced party. […]

Dispatching for the Assets

Apr 23, 2018No NameCarrier, DriversDispatch for the Assets, Leading and providing leadership and growth, long term vs short term, process and flow of money, three things a carrier must have, Understanding the Assets of the Carrier

I am not some road scholar, but someone who just gave a fuck…How in the hell did I make it this long in such a cut-throat business——Your guess is as good as mine!?! In life, I promised myself I would always be me—–never compromising the values of a time long gone. Where every man or […]

OOIDA — Says……

Apr 22, 2018No NameTrucking

Well this past week, OOIDA has come out to say…… Young Drivers Proposal Law Change is>…. If you remember Correctly— I posted on this topic—https://madmothertrucker.com/linkedin-post/ Hey OOIDA—–your a little late!

Freight Broker and Agent/Agency

Apr 22, 2018No NameBrokeringAbout the Brokerage Side of Transportation, Brokerage Agency, Brokerage Agents, Freight Broker Agents, Freight Brokers, What you need to know about brokers and their agents

Freight Broker is ,according to the FMCSA, A broker is a person or an entity which arranges for the transportation of property by a motor carrier for compensation. A broker does not transport the property and does not assume responsibility for the property The Brokers that want to do higher paying loads, typically have a […]

Brokering loads is selling both sides

Apr 18, 2018No NameBrokeringBrokers, freight forwarders, got to hustle, sell two to make one, The selling of both sides

Brokering freight, is done by two different types of brokers. They essentially act on their own behalf, by providing service to the customer shipping or receiving the cargo. When they book the load with the Transporting Carrier, they typically, add a fee, deduct a percentage, or a combination–from both sides of the transaction. Brokers- These […]

Washington State- Marijuana Transport Laws

Apr 18, 2018No NameCarrier, Marijuana Transport, Rules and RegulationHow to capitalize on this industry in marijuana transport, Leading in Marijuana Industry, transporting in WA, Washington State, Washington Transporters

Washington State, Home of Seattle, Free Willy, and Apple Orchards–Also has full legalization for the ganja……They have help pave the way for further legalization or even full decriminalization– Becoming a state that have medicinal and recreational uses. This opens a wide variety for the potential Carrier-Courier-Delivery Service. This one simple step of full legalization adds […]