I ran into Chicago-based owner-operator Carlos Alizondo last spring at the Mid America Trucking Show. Alizondo’s trucked for more than 30 years, and in that span, he's just about done it all. He's ...

You might sometimes hear of truckers being called "owner-operators", but what exactly does that mean, and why would a trucker want to be one?

Owner-operators can earn $8,000-$11,000 gross weekly hauling frac sand, but actual take-home typically ranges from $1,800-$5,900 after all expenses, including fuel, equipment payments, and carrier ...

Anyone who has worked as an owner-operator or in a small to mid-sized trucking company knows that nearly everyone wears multiple hats, and there is no shortage of work to be done. It’s no wonder ...