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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Jun 2, 2025 10:44:03 AM

Why Owner-Operators Need Specialized Insurance Coverage

As an owner-operator, your truck is your business, your livelihood, and your biggest ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 27, 2025 12:49:59 PM

Driver Shortages and What Small Fleets Can Do about Them

For years, the trucking industry has faced a growing shortage of qualified drivers—and ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 27, 2025 12:41:51 PM

Yes, Smaller Fleets Can Manage Rising Fuel Costs

Few things eat into the margins of small and growing trucking companies faster than ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 16, 2025 3:36:37 PM

How to Calculate Following Distance: A Truck Driver’s Guide to Staying Safe

At highway speeds, even one second too close can change everything. Rear-end collisions ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 9, 2025 2:16:23 PM

How to Proactively Manage Risk and Loss Control in Trucking

Risk is inherent in the trucking industry, but losses don't have to be. Proactive risk ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 7, 2025 9:52:46 AM

How Do I Challenge An FMCSA Violation?

As last month’s blog discussed, roadside inspections are the main way motor carriers ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 6, 2025 1:42:50 PM

Roadside Inspections and the 7 BASICs

Roadside inspections are the main way motor carriers receive their safety scores from the ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 6, 2025 10:00:00 AM

How the Top Trucking Fleets Manage Their Cashflows

Growth in trucking doesn’t just depend on revenue—it hinges on cashflow. For companies in ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.May 5, 2025 3:32:11 PM

How to Grow a Trucking Company (without Losing Control)

For small but growing fleets—those in the 10-to-25 truck range—the road to expansion is ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Apr 24, 2025 2:55:03 PM

Where to Find DOT Compliance Materials

Where can I find DOT compliance materials? Motor carriers will be pleased to discover new ...
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