Oct 27, 2017 • Community

Trucker Trip Planner

Trucker Trip Planner

Use the Trucker Path Trip Planner tool to plan your route beforehand – saving truck drivers like you precious time and potential earnings.

Trucker Trip Planner Feature

Between HOS rules, ELDs, overcrowded truck stops, and dock time restrictions, planning ahead is a must in order for truck drivers to be successful. We’ve surveyed over 3,300 truck drivers and over 40 percent say they spend an hour or more searching for truck parking.

That’s why using Trucker Path Trip Planner feature is an essential tool to save you time and deliver you peace of mind while you deliver loads.

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Steps:

1. Open the Trucker Path app

2. To plan a trip, click the diamond with the arrow on the bottom left

3. Fill out your origin and destination, then click ROUTE

4. Click the places icon on the bottom right to filter out which locations you want to appear on the map

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5. Click the icons of locations to deselect them and hide them from the map

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6. To Exit Trip Planner and return to the Home Map Screen, click the arrow at the top left

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How to Kick-off your Trucking Career [p]If you like road trips and you get excited by the idea of earning money while living ‘life on the road’ then trucking is for you. Trucking is one of the biggest industries in the world and extremely important for the survival and efficient function of an economy. As such, trucking not only helps support the economy, but also helps build it. At the moment around <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/trucking-industry-facts-us-truckers-2019-5-1028248577#truck-drivers-earn-less-than-most-americans-in-terms-of-annual-income10">6% of all the jobs available in the U.S are in the trucking industry</a> with more than 7 million people working in the industry right now. The number is growing each year as dependency on trucking increases.[/p] [p]That sounds like an industry where the future is secure and employment guaranteed if you are good at the job. Sounds good right? It sure does but before you can get anywhere near a truck you need to fulfill some obligations like getting a license, choosing a trucking company, and more. Follow the steps below to get started with your stint as a truck driver. [/p] <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/09/2-1.jpg" alt=""] [p][b]Make Up Your Mind [/b][/p] [p]It is extremely important to get yourself mentally ready before even thinking about getting a license. Trucking sounds exciting but the job is mentally and physically taxing. At times you are required to sleep at truck stops, in cheap motels, or inside your truck's cabin. There aren't many decent places to take a shower and you will eventually run into some dirty truck stops. You may also meet some rude people which will definitely test your patience. Most importantly, you are away from your family for lengthy periods. Therefore, never decide in haste. Sit down and think about it but once you make up your mind do not look back as only excitement and adventure come ahead.[/p] <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/09/3.jpg" alt=""] [p][b]Apply for a CDL[/b][/p] [p]The first step on the road to becoming a truck driver is to get a commercial driving license (CDL). The CDL is divided into three main categories in North America: [/p] [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/09/cdl_types.jpeg" alt=""] <h2></h2> [p]If your goal is to become a big-rig driver then you need a Class A license. To get that you need to enter into a trucking school. This institute is much like a driving school except in a trucking school you are taught advanced methods of driving a large vehicle. There you will be required to practice and hone your skills both in the classroom and on the field. Generally, trucking school starts at $3,000 for a beginner program. You may avoid paying the whole cost of the trucking school by availing of some financial aid options. If you sign with a carrier before graduation, they may cover some of your educational expenses. Some schools in areas with trucker shortages may also offer scholarships to its students. You are eligible to apply for a Class A license once you have completed at least 160 hours or roughly 10 weeks of training. [/p] [p]Once you have that many hours under your belt simply go to a state-mandated testing facility, pass your test with flying colors and you are good to go. Afterward, you need to go to the licensing authority in your state where you will be required to show your identification, proof of state residency, your Social Security Number (SSN),and proof of passing the CDL exam. The training program for a CDL can last for 3 to 4 weeks so if you are motivated you can get started with your trucking career within a matter of months. [/p] <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/09/4.jpg" alt=""] [p][b]Pick A Trucking Company[/b][/p] [p]The next step in your road to becoming a truck driver is choosing a good trucking company. There are many good local and national companies across America. That is a good thing because you have the power to choose and differentiate between various trucking companies. As such you should always look for renowned companies that have a good name in the industry. The last thing you want is to end up in a trucking company that is not financially stable and that doesn’t provide you with job perks. [/p] [p]A good company may provide you with health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave pay, and more. So choose wisely but don’t waste too much time stalling![/p] <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/09/5.jpg" alt=""] [p][b]Accept the First Good Job [/b][/p] [p]Most newcomers in the trucking industry waste time by waiting for the right opportunity, the “perfect route”. But that is not advisable. You are a fresh trucker who has just gotten his/her license. It is better to get some and any experience under your belt as soon as possible. Ultimately, the number of hours you spend driving will help you in the future to move up the ladder to better trucking companies. That can also lead to better job perks, better opportunities as a trucker, and a handsome salary. If you wait, a very good trucking contract may come your way but that is a rare possibility. By then, your peers would have moved further up the ladder on to greener pastures while you start late and experience the grit of a newcomer in a tough industry. [/p] <h2></h2> [p][b]Final Thoughts[/b][/p] [p]It is not very hard to get into the trucking business if you have the right mindset and you are motivated. Yes, you may face financial burdens in the beginning but seeing that the <a href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2019/06/america-keeps-on-trucking.html#:~:text=More%20than%203.5%20million%20people,occupations%20in%20the%20United%20States.">average trucker</a> makes $50,000 - $60,000 per year the initial burden might not feel a lot to bear. However, you would have to spend time away from family but in the end, all of this is worth the effort. The trucking industry is here to stay and you can make the most of it while having a grand adventure and enjoying the magnificent views in your big rig! [/p] <h2></h2> <h2></h2> [p][b]By Aldous Aldwin[/b][/p]

Sep 08, 2020 • Carriers

Trucker Path App Update Version 4.30: Get Help <h2></h2> What's up Trucker Path users! <h2></h2> We've just released the latest version 4.3.0 of Trucker Path in both <a href="http://bit.ly/truckerpathdroid">Google Play Store</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/truckerpathios">Apple App Store</a>. Ever since the moment the app hit the ground running, we've identified some recurring themes for the feedback that we've been receiving. Therefore, we reviewed those common themes and came up with the “<strong>Get Help</strong>” section to better help you guys find the assistance you need. <h2></h2> You can now browse our newly installed FAQs for self-service, and the previous Call Support and Talk To Support sections are integrated into the Get Help as “<strong>Call Us</strong>” and “<strong>Feedback</strong>”. <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/11/TP-BLOG-GetHelp-1-1.png"><img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/11/TP-BLOG-GetHelp-1-1.png" alt="" width="600" height="614" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5673" /></a> <h2></h2> In each feedback section, you can submit your feedback by different issue types – “<strong>account issue</strong>”, “<strong>technical issue</strong>” and “<strong>product suggestion</strong>”. You'll have the option to leave your email, describe your issue in details and upload pictures or screenshots to illustrate the issue. <h2></h2> <a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/11/TP-BLOG-GetHelp-2.png"><img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/11/TP-BLOG-GetHelp-2.png" alt="" width="600" height="614" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5650" /></a> <h2></h2> <h2></h2> We hope this new update can bring you better customer service as well as helping you navigate to the resource you need at ease. If you wish to see more FAQ topics being added to the app, please feel free to contact us through <a href="mailto:support@truckerpath.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">support@truckerpath.com</a> or the Product Suggestion channel of Feedback in the app. We'll review your request and try to accommodate your suggestions in the next round of updates. <h2></h2> <h2></h2> We appreciate you guys for the support. Stay tuned for our latest update! <h2></h2>

Nov 27, 2020 • Community

Truck Freight Quote [p] Learn how freight brokers determine truck freight quotes and find carriers to ship truck loads. [/p] [h2] Truck Freight Quote [/h2] [p] When a freight broker connects with a shipper, the shipper will provide information about an available truck load such as the pickup/drop off locations, weight and equipment type. The freight broker will then send a truck freight quote or the expected rate to be paid for the load to the shipper. [/p] [h2] Determining Truck Freight Quotes [/h2] [p] If you're a freight broker and are looking to determine a truck freight quote, you will first need to know <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/how-do-freight-brokers-find-shippers/">how to find shippers</a>. Once you connect with an interested shipper, you will want to present a quote to the shipper for the load. [/p] [p] Freight quotes are determined by the truck-to-load ratio or the supply of available trucks vs demand for loads, the area of pickup/drop off destination as well as the equipment type. The market fluctuates and <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/truck-freight-rates/">truck freight rates </a>will vary due to the type of freight as well. Typically freight rates range from $1.50 to $4.00 per mile. [/p] [h2]Negotiating Truck Freight Rates [/h2] [giphy]<iframe src="https://giphy.com/embed/Te0zPUD9m7KDe" width="480" height="339" frameBorder="0" class="giphy-embed" allowFullScreen></iframe>[/giphy] [p] Negotiating truck freight rates isn't quite the same as two rival wrestling legends coming together (or maybe it sort of is). It's a mutual partnership for freight brokers and carriers with one relying on the other to complete their end of the deal. [/p] [p] Once the freight broker sends a freight quote, the shipper has the option to counter the offer, accept the quote or reject it entirely. Let's say that the offer was fair and the shipper agrees to ship the load at a $2,500 rate. Now that the freight quote has been agreed to, it's time to find a carrier. [/p] [p]A Freight brokers will then rely on their carrier network to find a carrier willing to haul the shipper's freight at the given rate. Freight brokers use load boards like <strong>Truckloads</strong> to post their freight and connect with qualified carriers. [/p] [h2] How Freight Broker's Make Money [/h2] [p] Freight brokers are paid based on the profit or difference between the agreed truck freight quote rate and the rate agreed with the carrier. [/p] [p]Let's play out a scenario to show how the agreed freight quote relates to the broker's earnings:[/p] [ul] [li] Broker submits quote to shipper of $2,500 for a flatbed load to travel 800 miles [/li] [li] Shipper agrees to the $2,500 rate [/li] [li] Broker finds a carrier on a load board willing to haul the load for $2,000 [/li] [li] Broker earns $500, the difference between $2,500-2,000 [/li] [/ul] [p]This is why negotiating truck freight rates is important for freight brokers to earn more money. They must find a happy medium where they are paying a fair rate to the carrier hauling the load while finding a reasonable opportunity to turn a profit for brokering the freight deal. [/p] [h2] Broker Load Board - Truckloads [/h2] [p] Freight brokers can use <strong> Truckloads </strong> load board to post available <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/truck-freight/">truck freight </a> in order to reach over 100,000 qualified carriers and use features such as truck search, making it easier than ever to find carriers to haul a load! [/p] [ul] [li] 100k+ qualified carriers [/li] [li] Post loads via TMS, CSV or various other integrations [/li] [li] Confirm a carrier's Safer Rating [/li] [li] See how many times a loads been viewed [/li] [li] Search for Available Trucks ready to haul now! [/li] [/ul] [video id=o_tsuJHWayo] [button text="Try Truckloads for Free" href="https://ship.truckerpath.com/signup?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=truckfreightquote&utm_campaign=Sept12" width="250px"]

Sep 13, 2017 • Brokers