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POLL: Direct freight, minus the broker — is it a reality (or a goal) for your business?
Independents, is direct shipper contracting a reality for your business today? An aspiration? Or do you work through one or more brokers and like it that way? Weigh in here.
November 9, 2020
Custom Rigs
This brain trick worsens the danger of cumulative sleep loss | Cabover ‘Joy Ride’ to the port
Bill Hambrick discusses logistics culture valuing timeliness above nearly everything else and Ben Cadle speaks on supply chain stress and irregularities.
November 5, 2020
Business
Spot freight: Load post volumes dip for fourth straight week
Truckload rates and volumes seem to be plateauing; however, the spot truckload freight market remains strong year over year. Details on Overdrive.
October 30, 2020
Business
Can owner-operators crack the contract-freight nut?
Contracted freight provides owner-operators with an avenue for growth and stability. Could owner-operators crack the contract-freight nut? Find out here.
September 23, 2020
Overdrive Extra
A ‘dating app’ for truckers to connect with shippers — and other tech potentially buoyed by virus effects
From no-broker freight to contactless solutions for shippers and carriers, find out how the coronavirus has spurred technology development for truck drivers.
June 4, 2020
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
Business
Amid anemic freight market, some independents see glimmer of hope
COVID-19-related freight and rate problems persist, but this recent Overdrive survey shows an increasing share of respondents optimistic about improvement.
May 20, 2020
Business
Some markets show growth in freight volume, but rates still lag
The DAT load board network shows the number of load posts was up 33% from last week but spot market rates still continue to slip. Learn more here on Overdrive.
May 5, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Words to truck by: ‘You will never, ever come out ahead running at a loss’
Independent owner-operators Daniel and Phyllis Snow of Snow Trucking discuss market deterioration, fallen freight volumes, and more. Listen here on Overdrive.
May 1, 2020
Business
A third of small fleets shut down as COVID-19 guts freight market
Survey shows coronavirus cutbacks have "totally shut down" one-third of small fleets. Discover how COVID-19 continues to impact owner-operators on Overdrive.
April 28, 2020
Overdrive Extra
With rates inside out and risks on the road, many owner-operators choose to sit
Rates and conditions on the road are prompting many owner-operators to simply hang up the keys and wait it out. Details on Overdrive.
April 22, 2020
Business
Small fleets struggle as freight levels continue nosedive
Small fleets note stark declines in trucking freight and say brokers exploit lower rates. Find out how the coronavirus is impacting owner-operators here.
April 21, 2020
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