Going from a straight truck to a semi doesn’t end when you get the keys. That’s when the real differences start to show. In Part One, we talked about the decision to move from a box truck into a semi — the systems, discipline, and readiness required before you ever sign paperwork. Part Two is about what happens after you make the jump. Because here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: plenty of box truck owners successfully buy a semi… and still struggle. Not because they made a bad choice — but b ...

Some carriers are taught to think in cost per mile. It’s familiar. It’s easy to explain. And it’s only part of the picture. Cost per mile tells you how expensive it is to move the truck down the road. It does not tell you how expensive it is to run a business. That’s where cost per hour and cost per day come in. If you operate in the spot market, especially off load boards, these two numbers often matter more sometimes than cost per mile. They explain why some “good-paying” loads still leave you confused ...