Is NOW the Time for Big Rig Owner-Operators to Downsize?

Owner-operators behind the wheel of Class-8 big rigs face dropping spot rates and record high operating costs, primarily from fuel. This could mean many need to leave trucking entirely. But Kris Lamb, uShip’s CEO, says there’s another option. Listen to his interview with FreightWaves where he talks about the benefits and wisdom behind Downsizing to a sprinter van, box truck, or pickup with an enclosed trailer. Cut operating expenses in half!

EPISODE 18

Fishing Kayaks and How to Ship Them — Featuring Vibe Kayaks

EPISODE 17

In this 1:1 interview with uShip’s new Chief Technology Officer, Pari Rao, you’ll learn about her career at IBM, Google, Microsoft, and The New York Times. Pari also shares what attracted her to uShip, the recruiting process, and thoughts on big opportunities in front of uShip -- and where Data Science, Internet of Things, and Big Data will play a part.

EPISODE 16

Lower Booking Fees Mean More Income for Carriers 

uShip has reduced booking fees by about 25% for transporters across all its categories.  In this episode of The Long Haul, hosts Joe Hafkey and Dean Jutilla dig into how this translates into more money in carriers’ pockets in each of uShip's top commodities. Learn more about fee promotions.

How Much Do Carriers Make on uShip? 

Online buyers have become accustomed to shipment tracking, but large and bulky e-commerce orders -- items like furniture, kayaks, and e-bikes -- can throw a wrench in that process. The Long Haul podcast host Joe Hafkey gets both the shipper and carrier perspective when it comes to digital shipment tracking (also known as Electronic Bill of Lading (eBOL). He interviews CircleB Shipping, a top 20 carrier on uShip and avid user or eBOL, as well as Dominique D., a uShip Customer Success Manager who reveals what high volume business shippers find most important when it comes to large-item shipment tracking and delivery.

HOW TO HANDLE EYE STRAIN AND NIGHT DRIVING

Whatever takes you onto the road or highway after dark, glare and bright lights from on-coming traffic can be a major night driving hazard. Dr. Eric Buensecuso, a doctor of optometry for 25 years, shares his recommendations on lenses, tints and eyewear for night driving, as well as tips for coping with dry, tired eyes for longer trips. Also, as the nation’s largest truck-stop chains require face masks, The Long Haul podcast host Joe Hafkey talks with recurring guest Dean Jutilla about Iowa80, the World’s Biggest Truckstop that’s six times larger than The Pentagon and far easier to get into. If you think it’s just for truckers, think again. Half of Iowa80’s visitors are casual road trippers.

EPISODE 12

Joe and Dean discuss how an economic recovery and increased demand on uShip is bucking the trucking industry trend that finds many small fleets struggling to make ends meet. Find out what categories are driving the resurgence across uShip. They also share three things transporters can do right now to improve their uShip profiles and attract more business as things rebound across the marketplace, including exclusive shipments from serious business shippers.

OVER-THE-ROAD DISPATCHES AND HOW TO THINK ABOUT USHIP FEES

uShip’s Joe Hafkey and Dean Jutilla share what they are hearing from first-hand conversations with some of uShip’s top high-volume carriers. Topics include state-to-state travel and tips for what documents to have if stopped when entering into a coronavirus hot spot state. They also discuss uShip fees, and at a time when freight is thin, the role uShip plays in serving as a freight source and marketing and sales department so transporters don’t need to do it themselves.