Tag: business plan

Overdrive Radio

Transparency in high demand, though seldom formally sought from this broker: Part 2 with Paul Berman

In this Overdrive Radio episode, East Coast Transport's Logistics VP discusses potential new requirements related to freight-transaction transparency, and more.

June 4, 2020

Partners in Business

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

Partners in Business

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

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: KEEP UP WITH A CHANGING MARKET. Use your

PIB TIP: KEEP UP WITH A CHANGING MARKET. Use your personal profit and loss statement to compare your performance with your business plan and budget. Your profit and loss statement should show weekly, monthly and annual costs and revenue, as well as miles driven and cost per mile. Compare your profit and loss report with […]

March 2, 2010

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: TRANSPORTATION. For use of a personal veh

PIB TIP: TRANSPORTATION. For use of a personal vehicle for business, you should include the cost of the car and improvements, the date you started using it for business, the mileage for each business use and the total miles for the year. You should include your business destination and purpose of the trip. These details […]

February 3, 2010

Partners in Business

PIB TIP. HAVE A PLAN:  A business plan helps you m

PIB TIP. HAVE A PLAN:  A business plan helps you make ends meet. It shows you how much money is needed for expenses, where it will be spent and how much you can afford to pay yourself. Your business plan should show all sources of income and cost, while taking into account industry averages, personal […]

January 6, 2010

Voices

Speakout: The Voice of the American Trucker

Truckers speak out on business plans, military personnel, having faith, truck parking and shipping rates.

September 1, 2009