Brooke WisdomOverdrive ExtraDollars and Sense: Clearing up fuel taxesBecause owners of Class 8 vehicles have to reconcile the amount of fuel burned in a state with the amount of fuel purchased in that state, the state tax owed could be more or less than the tax paid at the pump.October 1, 2009BusinessHow To: Shift to protect your drivetrainYou can minimize clutch and drivetrain repairs by shifting properly, especially in certain conditions.October 1, 2009BusinessFeatured article: Ports of ConfusionIt’s every operator’s nightmare: new California Air Resources Board regulations. With last-minute regs changes and a hardcore freight downturn, compliance is even tougher for cash-strapped operators, who are starting to avoid California altogether.October 1, 2009BusinessFeatured article: A doubles lifePulling pups means profitability and predictable routes for owner-operator Ed Geiger.October 1, 2009BusinessSlow and SteadyHauling oversize loads brings high revenue, but travel restrictions and the cost of permits, pilot vehicles and police escorts eat into the bottom line.September 9, 2009BusinessSeven decadesFor many an owner-operator, the dream rig has been a Peterbilt.September 9, 2009Overdrive ExtraDollars and Sense: Expect more pain before any gainI predict some pickup in freight and rates in this fourth quarter, but the real upward climb will not begin until the second quarter of 2010.September 9, 2009BusinessAdd-ons: Dynamic DozenThese 12 add-ons can grow into big savings through reduced operating expenses and improved fuel economy.September 1, 2009BusinessHow to: Prevent Brake FailureFederal regulations mandate brake wear specifications. For example, air disc brakes must have 1⁄16 of an inch of lining; air drum brakes must have 1⁄4 of an inch. Some types of failures can cause a spring brake to stick on. If the air chamber that retracts a (parking) spring brake fails, it’s a simple procedure […]September 1, 2009BusinessPulse: Eye catchingTexting made the crash risk 23.2 times as high as non-distracted driving for truckers. One irritant for professional drivers is being treated like some air-headed teenager with a new driver’s license. After all, you’ve been trained to drive a vehicle whose operation is far more complex than anything riding on two axles. As an owner-operator, […]September 1, 2009Previous PagePage 66 of 67Next PageTop StoriesBusiness'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffsThe court's ruling sets up potential for a "flood of goods out of bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones into the 'consumption channel'" with some further court action, according to one analyst. At once, the president claimed most tariffs would remain in one form or another. Details on the ruling here.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOTCustom Rigs1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900LRegulationsFMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person auditsOverdrive ExtraFederation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
