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The best predictor of income is where a trucker is in his career. For example, company drivers make considerably less than lease-purchase owners do. The same goes for owner operators under carrier authority, small fleet owners, and independent contractors. There is no single model for the income potential of a trucker, but a few basic …

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Speed-limiting devices are now commonplace in commercial trucks. Essentially, the device slows a truck down to an amount that is safe for other traffic. The goal of speed-limiting devices is to protect the driver from crashing, but some truck drivers argue that speed-limiting devices are counterproductive. While traveling well below the speed limit may be …

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