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08/13/2026

🚨 Before You Lease On to Just Any MC Carrier — READ THIS FIRST.

Leasing on to the right MC carrier can be a great way to get started. But the wrong carrier can cost you thousands — or put your business and reputation at risk.

Before you sign, make sure you understand:
✅ The carrier’s safety & insurance history
✅ How settlements and deductions work
✅ Escrow and fees
✅ What’s actually in the lease
✅ What current drivers say about the company

Don’t just ask, “What percentage do you take?” Ask, “What actually lands in my bank account?”

We break down the red flags every owner-operator should know before leasing on.

👉 Read the full blog at Hotshot-USA.com: https://hotshot-usa.com/insights/how-to-choose-the-right-mc-carrier-for-hotshot-trucking/

07/29/2026

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07/27/2026

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07/23/2026

This month's Hotshot-USA Resource Network Newsletter blog article.

Can you legally run under someone else's MC while yours is still active?

The short answer: No—not the way many people think.

🚨 One load = One MC authority = One insurance setup.

If you're leased onto another carrier, you operate under their authority, their compliance program, and their insurance requirements for that load. You can't haul under someone else's MC while relying on your own MC's insurance as primary coverage.

Trying to "mix and match" authorities or insurance isn't a loophole—it can create major problems with brokers, insurance claims, and your carrier reputation.

Remember:
✅ One load.
✅ One carrier authority.
✅ One clean insurance setup.

Doing it the right way protects your business, your reputation, and your future in trucking.

🔗 READ THE ARTICLE HERE: https://hotshot-usa.com/insights/can-you-legally-run-under-someone-elses-mc-while-yours-is-active/

07/22/2026

Can you legally run under someone else's MC while yours is still active?

The short answer: No—not the way many people think.

🚨 One load = One MC authority = One insurance setup.

If you're leased onto another carrier, you operate under their authority, their compliance program, and their insurance requirements for that load. You can't haul under someone else's MC while relying on your own MC's insurance as primary coverage.

Trying to "mix and match" authorities or insurance isn't a loophole—it can create major problems with brokers, insurance claims, and your carrier reputation.

Remember:
✅ One load.
✅ One carrier authority.
✅ One clean insurance setup.

Doing it the right way protects your business, your reputation, and your future in trucking.

🔗 READ THE ARTICLE HERE: https://hotshot-usa.com/insights/can-you-legally-run-under-someone-elses-mc-while-yours-is-active/

06/24/2026

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