Owner-operators say the high price of fuel is their biggest problem. In addition to cutting fuel consumption by well-known practices, such as idling less and maintaining slower cruise speeds, there are proven ways to get the best fuel prices.
What are your biggest business problems? Rising fuel costs
Hours of service and EOBRs
Detention time at shippers/receivers Low freight rates
High equipment costs/emissions regs Lack of influence in lawmaking Distracted driving Safety regs/CSA Parking shortage
Costs of health care/insurance 8% 7.5% 6% 5% 4% 3%
Other problems cited by owner-operators were truckers' image, difficulty in getting credit and highway congestion. In addition to perspective on the top four problems discussed in this story, find more on writer Todd Dills' Channel 19 blog throughout August. As part of reporting this story, Dills asked each source to name a fifth problem of their choosing as well as propose short- and long-term solutions. Tune in for extended interviews and more via OverdriveOnline.com/Channel19.
12% 12%
24% 15%
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