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Wake up call

March 1, 2010

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expected soon to raise the bar on screening and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Tire rotation

March 1, 2010

Even when alignment is up to snuff, tires do wear unevenly. Add the tendency for parts to wear and get out of alignment, and tire rotation begins to make sense.

Feature Article: New tools help power CSA 2010

March 1, 2010

Although Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 on its own represents a major advance in enforcing federal motor carrier safety regulations, a couple of new information tools add teeth to the process.

Feature Article: Feeling the heat

March 1, 2010

As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 program goes live nationwide in July, it will increase the agency’s attention to owner-operator safety.

Road poll: The good, the bad, the better

February 1, 2010

Familiar freeways top the rankings of best, worst and most improved roads in Overdrive survey

Custom pay

February 1, 2010

More carriers are using location, length of haul and other factors to diversify owner-operator compensation packages.

Trucker of the Year 2010

February 1, 2010

A former cowhand, U.S. Marine, policeman and firefighter, Prime’s Mike “Mustang” Crawford tames the open road, coaches new drivers and helps his wife care for critters on their Missouri ranch.

Feature Article: Beyond the Rate

January 1, 2010

Many owner-operators at times depend on brokers, yet brokers appear to hold the upper hand when negotiating loads and rates.

Owner-Operator Almanac 2010

January 1, 2010

The Overdrive 2010 Owner-Operator Almanac offers maintenance tips and schedules, important dates and useful information to keep you ahead of the curve on what it takes to run a successful owner-operator business.

Feature article: Watch your weight

January 1, 2010

Knowing how to distribute your cargo when loading will help you maximize payload and keep you running legal.
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