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The trucking industry runs on long hours, tight schedules, and constant pressure. What it usually doesn’t run on is long-term financial planning. Whether you’re a company driver or an owner-operator, the truth is the same: the earlier you start saving for retirement, the easier the road ahead becomes. This guide breaks down the best retirement-building options for both categories of drivers, using simple language and practical steps anyone can follow. Why Truckers Need a St

Part 1: Department of Transportation and Intermodal Infrastructure Abstract This report examines the statutory foundation for federal transportation governance contained in Title 49 of the United States Code. Part 1 focuses on Subtitle I, which establishes the Department of Transportation (DOT), and Subtitle III, which coordinates national infrastructure and intermodal freight programs. Together these subtitles define the scope of authority that supports all subsequent truc

Abstract Predatory contracting in trucking has turned the promise of independence into a system of debt and control. This white paper analyzes the evolution of 1099 misclassification and carrier-controlled lease-purchase programs from 2015 through 2025, drawing on public enforcement data, court filings, and federal task-force reports. It demonstrates how opaque contracts and fragmented regulation allow payroll-evasion models to persist, transferring risk to drivers while shie

By: Federation of Professional Truckers 1. Introduction — The Two Faces of Advocacy For a century, trucking has been built on a paradox. Truckers haul the nation’s economy yet remain the least-protected participants within it. Every decade since deregulation has promised that new “advocacy” groups, industry associations, and safety alliances would elevate the people behind the wheel. Instead, each wave of representation has tilted the table further toward those already hold

Introduction Since deregulation, the trucking industry has been sold the idea of “free markets, open access, and fair competition.”What’s...

Bottom line: federal rules already give carriers the right to review a broker’s transaction record for a load. Use it. Pair that with...

The trucking industry is the backbone of the economy, transporting goods across vast distances and ensuring that shelves are stocked and...

Federation of Professional Truckers (FOPT) The Federation of Professional Truckers (FOPT) is a nonprofit advocacy organization —...