Driver Tips
Five Questions to Ask Before Accepting Your First Cattle Load
New to hauling cattle? These five questions will save you from headaches at the loading chute and keep your relationship with the shipper strong.
May 6, 20265 min read
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Industry News
The 28-Hour Law Explained: What Every Livestock Hauler Needs to Know
A practical breakdown of the federal Twenty-Eight Hour Law, how it affects route planning, and the rest-stop strategies experienced drivers use to stay compliant on long hauls.
Hayrider Editorial May 12, 2026 8 min read
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Shipper Guides
How to Write a Load Post That Actually Gets Competitive Bids
The difference between a load that sits and one that gets ten bids in an hour is often in the details. Here is what to include.
April 30, 20264 min read
Animal Welfare
Heat Stress in Transit: Signs to Watch For This Summer
Hot weather hauls demand extra vigilance. Learn the early warning signs of heat stress in cattle and what veterinarians recommend.
April 22, 20266 min read
Regulation
State-by-State CVI Requirements: A 2026 Reference
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection rules vary by state and species. We compiled the most-asked-about routes into one quick reference.
April 14, 202610 min read
Driver Tips
Co-Shipping in Practice: A Texas-to-Montana Case Study
How one owner-operator turned an empty backhaul into a $1,200 trip using the co-shipping board. Numbers, route, and lessons learned.
April 8, 20267 min read
Shipper Guides
When to Choose Full Truckload vs. Shared Truckload
A practical decision framework based on head count, distance, and timing. Stop overpaying — or underpaying — for the wrong service.
April 1, 20265 min read
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