When it comes to elections, there's no shortage of uncertainty. During big election years, people tend to hold off on making big decisions, whether it's buying a new car or investing in a home renovation. But here's the thing: I just put a deck on my house. I didn’t want the election year uncertainty to sway me on what I should or shouldn’t do. That’s the funny thing about consumer behavior during election years — it’s driven more by fear of the unknown than by actual changes in policy.

Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? Before we know it, pumpkins will be in all the stores and “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” will be playing through every store’s speakers (whether or not it’s looking like Christmas at all).

Hello, Q2! Does anyone else find that 2024 is moving really fast? Three months of the year: Gone in the blink of an eye.

We’ve heard it for the last several years: “There’s a driver shortage.” But is there any truth to it? It’s not a simple yes or no answer. In truth, this phrase has been tossed around off and on for a decade — and probably long before that. Digging into the issue becomes more of an economics conversation than a people conversation, however, the issue is often oversimplified.

When you’re looking to make a switch, how do you determine which carrier to drive for — especially when you’re looking at some of the top-ranked companies in the industry? By now, you’ve probably done a ton of research to narrow your search to a company or two. But how do you take that search from two companies down to one?

Want to bring your pet with you on the road? That’s understandable! Pets not only make great companions, but research repeatedly shows there are mental and physical benefits to having a pet on the road. They can keep you calm and help you feel a little less lonely when you’re thousands of miles from home.

Are you looking for a trucking company based in Minnesota to call home? It’s important to find the best company for you that fits your needs, including getting you home when you need to go home and paying you a wage that allows you to support yourself and your family.

When you’re trying to decide between two options, do you go with a gut feeling or do you meticulously compare the two before you come to a decision? When you’re at an ice cream shop, you probably go with your gut or what you’re feeling in the moment. Some days it’s good ole vanilla and other days it’s something more adventurous, like mocha fudge with sea salt caramel swirls. But when you’re deciding what your next job will be, hopefully you aren’t just going with what you feel like that day. Hopefully, you’re meticulously researching between two or three options by comparing and contrasting their top features.

Does the company you’re driving for value safety? Is it a value or is it a priority? Wondering what the difference is? Well, priorities are always shifting. Values do not.