For trucking companies that rely on owner-operators, the federal government may once again be shifting the ground rules. The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed rescinding its 2024 independent ...

Being an independent trucker is an example of the American Dream. Many find it advantageous to lease their truck and services to a larger motor carrier. However, the trucking company needs to take ...

The role of independent contractor owner-operators (“ICOOs”) in the trucking industry has a long history as a business model and also as a lightning rod for scrutiny. At the start of 2025, the popular ...