Port-a-parties are the trendy new way for parents to throw their kids a fabulously fun birthday party without the headache that usually goes along with such an event.   Why not join in the fun and make yourself some cash in the process?

Commercial Vehicle set-ups, you can be on the road to raking in the party dough in no time.  Here’s how to make your Party in a Box Truck happen in six easy steps:

1. Plan.  You will need a good plan – for yourself and for the bank if you intend to seek financing for your business.  Exactly what type of mobile party company are you going to have?  What are you going to offer – a bounce house, a blow-up slide, carnival games, video games, [...]

Winter’s just around the bend and some commercial truck owners are anticipating the opportunity to make some good cold cash.  Where some freeze up when it comes to the snow and ice that will be hitting cold climate regions soon, others are dreaming of a white winter.

“Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow,” Mike Brownlee laughed.  “I make my living off the white stuff, so the more, the better.”

Mike began his snow removal business two years ago when his wife fell ill and his truck driving job with a national company was no longer possible.  “I simply couldn’t be away from home for weeks at [...]

With the uncertainty of today’s economy, it’s hard to know which trucking niche to choose.  If you are looking to make some decent cold cash and to be relatively safe when unexpected tough times hit, you may want to consider branching off into the refrigeration truck field. 

2021 is predicted to be a hot year for the refrigerated freight industry as the demand for temperature-controlled trucking continues to soar. In a recent report published by Allied Market Research, it was revealed that the global refrigerated trailer market will be valued at $7.658 billion by 2022 – a steep rise from the $5.588 billion is was valued at in 2015.  The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% by 2022 which comes as welcome news for those contemplating getting into temperature-controlled transporting. 

The refrigerated truck niche underwent a [...]

If you’re looking to rustle up some work as an independent truck driver in a new field, you might want to consider hauling livestock.  After all, who doesn’t want to make big bucks being a cowboy on wheels?

Cattle haulers earn a national average of around $77,750 per year.  For owner-operators the pay is usually higher.  Cattle-producing states, like Texas, Colorado, Minnesota, and Iowa typically offer top pay and plenty of opportunities.

Cattle and livestock haulers are responsible to transporting large loads of cattle and/or livestock from place to place.  Generally, the trips involve going from a farm or auction location to a slaughterhouse.  Sometimes, however, the cattle are just being moved from one grazing ground or geographical location to another.

All types [...]

With over 1.3 million in the trucking industry still on unemployment, many drivers are looking for a new road to take. Some are turning to specialized trucking services and are faring quite well, especially those who choose fields that have several niches within it – like Moving Companies that accommodate residential and business moving as well as delivering furniture and/or appliances for stores.

“Flexibility is the name of the game,” stated Tim McGee, a former truck driver who is now running a long haul moving service.  “I feel a lot more secure now that my eggs aren’t all in one basket.” 

While Tim is presently doing remarkably well with his new nationwide residential moving business, he is prepared to shift gears at the drop of a [...]