IFTA? Fuel Surcharge? These are commonly misunderstood topics in our industry. Today, Kenny Long from the AudioRoad Network walks us through them.
We discuss how fuel prices drive rates, and how a fuel surcharge effects the spot market. We will find ways to harness your fuel costs, take advantage of the IFTA system and make it work in your favor.
We also talk about ways to save money even while fuel prices are low, maximizing your rates and your bottom line. As always, your questions, advice, and stories from the road are the most valuable information we can share, so call in and get on the air!

TWA 017: Don't be a Chump at the Pump

Show Description Trucking with Authority could just as well be called Motor Carrier 101: An introduction to becoming a motor carrier with your own authority. We explore the ins and outs of becoming a motor carrier, covering a wide range of topics such as: how to apply and deal with the FMCSA; record keeping; compliance; sales and marketing; working with brokers; and building relationships with direct customers. We explore thought-provoking concepts that address how to set yourself apart from the crowd and how to succeed on your own. Bio Kenny’s interest in the trucking industry began early. He was about 10 when his dad first let him drive a truck, and soon afterward he was eagerly helping to work on them as well. At 18, he started driving legally, working at his dad’s excavating company in Michigan. It was there that he cut his teeth pulling heavy haul doubles, end dump, and RGN. Kenny moved to Florida in 2006 and bought his own OTR tractor. He leased on to a few percentage-pay carriers before finding a home at Landstar. He had a terrific experience there, and would probably still be leased on to Landstar today if it weren’t for his military obligations: the US Army requested that he deploy to Kuwait and Iraq in 2011. Kenny proudly served alongside his brothers and sisters, operating flatbeds and heavy equipment trucks in areas where an improperly-secured load posed a risk much greater than just an OOS violation. When Kenny returned home in 2012, he decided to get his own authority, along with a plan of teaching his wife Elizabeth to drive his truck. Although she’d never even been inside a truck, Elizabeth was a quick study. They’ve been operating as a team ever since, and enjoy exploring and absorbing the sights of our beautiful nation together. Over the 17 years that he’s officially worked in the trucking industry, Kenny has always considered himself to be self-employed. From driving at a young age and learning how to work on his own truck, to negot

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Yes! You heard us right.Trucking With Authority wants to send one lucky listener to the 2017 CMC LIVE for FREE! The event will be held September 17-22, 2017 at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs, IA.It will be the BIGGEST, BADDEST trucking education seminar of the year!Here is how we will choose our winner:I will share a SECRET word during each show from now until July 25, 2017.Fill out the form below and enter the secret word to complete your entry.A new word will be given each week giving you up to 5 chances to win! We will draw a winner on Monday July 31, 2017. GOOD LUCK! We look forward to seeing you there!

TWA 017: Don't be a Chump at the Pump

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