Scheduled Work or Gig Platforms?
Drivers, you’re in demand! In today’s market, you may be deciding how to grow your business as an independent contractor or owner-operator. Do you lean towards scheduled work or the gig economy? The great news is that you have a wide variety of options, facilitated by the growth of mobile platforms. You may already be running package delivery routes through a mobile gig platform like Amazon Flex. Or you may be looking to connect with other […]
Owner-Operator Demand Continues to Grow
The organic growth of e-commerce over the past decade was already driving unprecedented demands on independent drivers before the sudden impact of COVID-19. As logistics professionals act quickly to adjust to a changing marketplace and the disruptions accelerated by the pandemic, industry experts are forecasting several important trends for 2021. One of those trends is […]
Choosing the Best Vehicles to Start – or to Grow – Your Business
Investing in vehicles for your owner-operator business is important. Here’s what you need to know. If you’ve been following Pace’s Drivers’ Blog, you already know that Pace is dedicated to helping you grow your owner-operator business. From Seven Secrets to Success for Owner-Operators to Which Structure is Right for Your Owner-Operator Business?, our series on […]
Which Structure is Right for Your Owner-Operator Business?
One of the most important decisions you will make when starting your new business as an owner-operator is choosing which business structure to use. Depending on the state where you plan to register your new business, there are several entity types available. Each one has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, so carefully consider which […]
Growing Your Own Business Series: Session One
New year, new business goals? The trucking and transportation industry provides the supply chain with the infrastructure that is necessary to keep it running. Truck drivers are less likely to be unemployed than any other workers, and (according to the U.S. Census Bureau), over the last decade, America experienced a steady growth in revenue from trucking businesses, leveling off at […]