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PIB TIP: AIM FOR THE MIDDLE ON WEDNESDAYS. By midw

PIB TIP: AIM FOR THE MIDDLE ON WEDNESDAYS. By midweek, about half of your gross revenue for the week already should be in hand. The other half of your gross revenue should be generated by Saturday to be profitable for the week. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at […]

June 29, 2010

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PIB TIP:  MANAGE COST OF TIME TO FUEL. The typical

PIB TIP:  MANAGE COST OF TIME TO FUEL. The typical owner-operator carries 200 gallons of fuel or more, but buys only 100 gallons at a time and takes about 45 minutes per stop to fuel. Often it saves time to put 175 gallons in the tanks instead of continually topping off with 100 gallons or […]

May 4, 2010

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PIB TIP:  GET THE MOST POSSIBLE MILES. Over a week

PIB TIP:  GET THE MOST POSSIBLE MILES. Over a weekend, try to make the most of your time. Match your miles with the time you have available to drive. Plan out Friday morning what you will do for the next three days. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at […]

April 27, 2010

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PIB TIP: PLAN TRIPS EFFICIENTLY. Deliver as early

PIB TIP: PLAN TRIPS EFFICIENTLY. Deliver as early in the day as possible. On appointment loads, deliver 30 minutes early. An empty trailer gives you more options than a load sitting on your trailer waiting to be delivered. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at ATBS, the nation’s largest […]

April 21, 2010

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PIB TIP: PLAN AHEAD IN YOUR DOWNTIME: While you ha

PIB TIP: PLAN AHEAD IN YOUR DOWNTIME: While you have to wait, plan ahead by wiping off reflective tape or by updating your log book, especially the recap, which if maintained can keep you abreast of your hours of service. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at ATBS, the […]

April 13, 2010

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PIB TIP: MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DOWNTIME: Make the

PIB TIP: MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DOWNTIME: Make the most of your waiting time, such as while loading or unloading or getting truck washes. A few ways to use the time well include taking a walk, organizing clutter in your cab or checking your tires, lights and maintenance records. The Partners in Business program […]

April 6, 2010

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PIB TIP: UNDERSTAND YOUR EARNINGS:  Determine a re

PIB TIP: UNDERSTAND YOUR EARNINGS:  Determine a reasonable amount of miles you expect to run. Consider your age, experience, motivation, financial goals, health, personal and family needs, and your tractor’s condition to make that determination. Establish miles to run each week, month and year, and you have goals to work toward. The Partners in Business […]

March 17, 2010

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Wake up call

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

March 1, 2010

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PIB TIP: PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT. Your settlemen

PIB TIP: PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT. Your settlement statements and receipts should be sorted into like categories to add up for a total at month’s end. Then your operating information should be incorporated into a consistent format called a profit and loss statement, which should include how many miles you drove, your revenue, your costs […]

February 19, 2010

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Free webinar on CSA 2010 set for March 17

As carriers begin to cope with the realities of Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010, they’ll look at retention and recruitment in new ways. In a webinar produced by Overdrive and Truckers News, Schneider National’s Don Osterberg will examine how fleets need to evaluate drivers’ safety performance and whether the new federal safety initiative will create a […]

February 17, 2010

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PIB Tip

PIB TIP: SAVE YOUR RECORDS. You must keep the records that were used in the preparation of your tax return (records that support income and deductions) for at least three years from the date you filed the return. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at ATBS, the nation’s largest […]

February 17, 2010

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PIB TIP: KEEP A NOTEBOOK WITH YOUR RECEIPT ENVELOP

PIB TIP: KEEP A NOTEBOOK WITH YOUR RECEIPT ENVELOPE. The notebook will be used to record those expenses for which you can’t obtain a receipt, such as for a truck wash at a coin-operated facility or personal use of your auto. You should give a record of these expenses to your business services provider […]

January 27, 2010