Trucking Industry Insights & Resources

What can affect an owner-operator's premium, what may be worth asking about, and six questions to take to your insurance agent.

TACH has partnered with Porter Freight Funding to close the gap between getting paid and staying prepared, pairing Porter's freight factoring with the banking, budgeting, and fleet support carriers need once that cash lands.

Most fleet operators underestimate what a parked truck actually costs them. This guide breaks down the daily economics of idle vehicles, maps out the operational failures that drive downtime in 2025, and gives you a concrete playbook to stop the bleeding.

Traditional banks don't understand trucking. Discover why TACH's business account² and TACH Trucker Funding Program Visa® Prepaid cards¹ help independent truckers reduce downtime and maximize revenue.

Confused about whether TACH replaces your factoring company? It doesn't. TACH offers business banking services² designed for truckers that works alongside your existing freight factor. Here's exactly how they complement each other.

Everything you need to know about starting a trucking business in 2025—from getting your CDL and Class A license to obtaining your MC/DOT number, understanding truck driver salaries, and becoming a profitable owner operator.

Everything you need to know about becoming an owner operator truck driver: getting your MC number, starting a trucking company, semi leasing vs buying, realistic salary expectations after expenses, and how to succeed as an independent carrier.

Estimate your federal income tax, self-employment tax, and IFTA fuel taxes with our planning tool. Learn about tax debt relief options and how TACH provides organized financial data for your CPA.

Fuel-weight facts, quick formulas, storage-life tips—and how TACH helps you turn numbers into more revenue. Learn diesel weight per gallon, gasoline weight, and payload math for truckers.

Stop chasing random freight. Learn the 3-step system to identify profitable lanes, price them correctly, and build repeat routes that deliver consistent profit week after week.

When your truck breaks down, every minute matters. Follow this step-by-step 30-minute playbook to get safe, get help fast, and protect your load. TACH members get instant 24/7 nationwide emergency roadside assistance.

Master cash flow from day one. Learn the load-to-pay timeline, weekly cost planning, and how to avoid cash crunches. TACH's Expense Management and Business Account keep you in control.

Preventative maintenance isn't just about uptime - it's compliance, safety, fuel economy, and tire/brake life. Get TACH's complete 45-point PM inspection checklist that standardizes what your techs inspect and documents findings for DOT compliance.

If you run OTR/long-haul, a proven all-Ecopia set from Bridgestone is hard to beat for fuel and tread life. Learn which Bridgestone tires deliver the best MPG and wear for your Class 7-8 trucks, plus get exclusive TACH member discounts.

Start with load boards + broker relationships while you build direct shipper accounts. Learn how to track load-to-truck ratios, negotiate better rates, and access TACH's vetted broker network for higher RPM.

Class 8 truck operating costs average $2.26 per mile ($1.27 per mile before driver wages and benefits) in 2025, according to ATRI data. This includes $1.00 for driver wages/benefits, $0.60-0.70 for fuel, $0.33 for truck payments, $0.20 for maintenance, and $0.15 for insurance. Owner-operators can reduce CPM through fuel efficiency, preventive maintenance, and strategic backhaul planning.