Business

How do you know you're working with a double broker? It's increasingly hard to tell

That is, unless you're a broker and it's your load being brokered again. New intel on a double-brokering scheme with potentially wide-reaching implications, and a little reinforcement of guidance on keeping information secure from potential ID thieves.

August 15, 2022

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ACA subsidies, IRS on offensive: What's to know about the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act has lots of moving parts, but as it nears passage, for owner-ops and small fleets, the most impactful provisions are likely extended changes to Affordable Care Act subsidies and an influx of 87,000 new IRS agents.

August 12, 2022

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Trucking costs soared in 2021, led by jump in diesel prices | I-75 closure planned

ATRI's annual Operational Costs of Trucking research found that the cost of trucking hit a record high of $1.855 per mile in 2021. Also: Michigan plans I-75 closure this weekend; HHG moving company employee sentenced; more.

August 10, 2022

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Partners in Business

Partners in Business tip: Hire the kids

Provide tax-free earnings for age-appropriate work and help cut your tax bill. Check out all the details in the Partners in Business program produced by Overdrive.

May 26, 2021

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Small Fleet Champ

Meet the 10 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists

Since the initial entry period officially closed July 15, further entry information gathering and analysis has yielded these 10 semi-finalists in the third annual Overdrive Small Fleet Championship. Find five each in two categories based on fleet size.

August 9, 2022

Fuel dips below $5 | Driver uninjured in on-highway shooting

As flat, dry van rates also fell, fuel prices dipped below a $5 average for the first time since March. Also: DAT's new mobile app; a truck driver's rig was shot along I-80 near the Illinois/Indiana border; Pilot completes renovations of six locations.

August 9, 2022

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Overdrive Radio

Remembering owner-ops Mark Mills, Jeff Seales on tough week for show hauler Clark Transfer

It’s been a sad week for everyone at Clark Transfer following the deaths of 30-year leased owner-op Jeff Seales and Mark Mills, leased there since 2018. In today's Overdrive Radio podcast, Clark's Charlie Deull remembers the two, and more.

August 5, 2022

SoCal cargo theft ring adopts tricky new methods

A warning about a sophisticated cargo theft ring operating in Southern California. Also: Drivewyze integrated into Verizon Connect; Women in Trucking seeking nominations for Influential Woman in Trucking award; latest Highway Angel.

August 5, 2022

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Owner-Operator of the Year

Owner-Operator of the Year Glen Horack 'in good shape' for run toward the finish line

Owner-operator Horack -- now teaming with his wife, Karla -- turned early happenstance into long-term success trucking with a combination of sound money management, long-term relationship building and commitment to the right partners.

August 3, 2022

Glen Horack's 2022 Peterbilt 579

Partners in Business

Partners in Business tip: Open a separate checking account for your business

If you're an owner-operator, be sure to check out this Partners in Business tip about the importance of separating business and personal checking accounts.

April 29, 2021

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Broker, load board embroiled in legal battle

DAT sued the Convoy broker this year for allegedly stealing data and trade secrets to launch its own load board. Convoy countersued, alleging DAT is monopolizing the load board market. Also: I-90 rest areas temporarily closing; new wired asset tracker.

August 2, 2022

Port of Oakland sues for injunction against AB 5 protestors

A suit filed July 25 against four named and 2000 unnamed protestors asks for a restraining order and permanent injunction against a protest that ended days before the suit was actually filed.

August 1, 2022

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Michael A. Manuel's show-worthy fleet of Petes

Michael A. Manuel Trucking's approach to recruiting is dead simple but potent: Offer up show-ready Peterbilt gliders, access to a bustling flatbed market, and let the drivers put those trucks to work the way that's intended.

July 29, 2022

Michael A. Manuel Trucking's Peterbilt 389 at the Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show

Overdrive Radio

Connection engine for independents/private fleets, a haul for breast cancer, and a legend remembered

In this Overdrive Radio podcast, drop in to the details of Arrive Logistics new independent owner-op-to-private fleets freight connection engine, plus new philanthropic/production efforts from trucker-songwriter Tony Justice, and more.

July 29, 2022

Spot market demand continues to fall

The long-term picture for linehaul rates, too, is down in the spot market, as freight shifts to contract-market carriers with shippers seeking stability in pricing. Overall, though, freight volume has been strong through the second quarter into July.

July 27, 2022

flatbed linehaul, reefer linehaul, and dry van linehall graph from jan 2022 through jul 2022

Partners in Business

Partners in Business tip: Perform regular PM

Preventive maintenance ensures your truck is running efficiently. Here are a few items to regularly check.

April 16, 2021

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Drivers asked to participate in app-based parking pilot program

The truck parking pilot program is being conducted along I-84 and I-90 and requires the use of a truck parking app to test its benefits. Also: AB 5 quick guide available from ATBS; female trucker workforce growing; latest Highway Angel.

July 26, 2022

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FMCSA Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program for under-21 drivers opens: How to apply

Starting today, carriers can apply for one of a limited number of spots in an FMCSA program designed to let under-21 drivers operate interstate with supervision. Here's how to successfully apply.

July 26, 2022

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Overdrive's 2022 Pride & Polish competition

The Pride & Polish virtual truck beauty show gives contestants a chance to show off their rigs and be chosen by their peers as the best of the best. Submissions are being accepted through Sept. 5. Enter your rig for 2022 show-season bragging rights.

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ACA subsidies, IRS on offensive: What's to know about the Inflation Reduction Act

Interior of Randy Victory's 1986 Peterbilt 359

Inside the spectacular '86 vintage 359 of an Arkansas-based grain hauler

Meet the 10 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists

Koolatron 12-Volt Thermo-Electric Cooler with 26 Qt Capacity

Koolatron 12-Volt Thermo-Electric Cooler with 26 Qt Capacity

Trucker-songwriter Coby Langham delivers musical catharsis

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The Business Manual for Owner-Operators

Overdrive editors and ATBS present the industry’s best manual for prospective and committed owner-operators. You’ll find exceptional depth on many issues in the 2022 edition of Partners in Business.

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