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Cargo theft continues to skyrocket in 2023
CargoNet reports cargo theft activity was up 57% year-over-year in the second quarter. Also: ATHS adding seven to American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame; Inland Truck Parts & Service expands in Montana.
September 29, 2023
Organic farm grows 12-truck business of Maple Lane Transport
Owner Luke Martin brought in operations manager Chelsie Reynolds in 2021 to take Maple Lane to the next level. Expansion since then has been twofold, mostly with owner-operators leasing on to pull platform freight in addition to the farm's product.
September 28, 2023
'Continued delay is BS': OOIDA on FMCSA's move of broker transparency action to late 2024
OOIDA President Todd Spencer calls "BS" on FMCSA's plan to wait another 13 months to take any action on broker transparency, despite clear calls from owner-operators to act now.
September 27, 2023
Regulations
Truck Leasing Task Force examining inequitable lease agreements
FMCSA's newest task force has set its next meeting for Oct. 17. Also: ATRI beginning research on challenges for women in trucking; five finalists named for "Transition Trucking" rookie award for military vets; Aim Transportation Solutions recognized.
September 27, 2023
Business
Diesel prices dip after nearly 3 months of increases, while rates hold steady to slightly down
Diesel's national average fell 4.7 cents during the most recent week, as spot rates held mostly flat-to-down. Also: Trucker Path adds per-trip spot cargo insurance to marketplace; Sheetz opening three new Ohio locations with truck diesel lanes, parking.
September 26, 2023
Trucker of the Year
It's 'Absolute Trucking' for two-rig team Rita and Roger Wilson: Truckers of the Month
At its height, the Wilsons' Rita's Absolute Trucking hit 15 trucks running consolidated LTL out of a warehouse the pair operated. Post-Great Recession, however, the pair found a sweet spot with a go-to customer and two trucks. "Life's a lot easier" since.
September 26, 2023
Overdrive Radio
Meet Tommy Marshall, lead hauler among ESPN College Gameday tour team truckers
In more ways than one, Overdrive News Editor Matt Cole directs traffic in this week's edition of Overdrive Radio with Game Creek Video entertainment-biz hauler Tommy Marshall, lead hauler for ESPN's College Gameday mobile TV production.
September 25, 2023
Small Fleet Champ
Safety-minded owner drives Grayson Transport Service's success
Scott Donaldson, owner of the three-truck fleet, preaches safety to his drivers, who haul around the Greater Atlanta area under the short-haul exemption. With active authority since 2013, he fully struck out on his own in 2018 with two direct customers.
September 25, 2023
Business
How bad has owner-operator income loss been this cycle?
Income's off 9% year over year, yet business conditions could soon improve after an exceedingly difficult set of circumstances for many truck owner-operators the past year and a half.
September 22, 2023
Business
Trucking index still showing a shipper's market
FTR's monthly Trucking Conditions Index showed a slight improvement in July over June. FTR noted higher fuel costs is driving more negative measures now. Also: Port hosted ZEV truck ride and drive; TA, tech school diesel tech partnership.
September 21, 2023
Small Fleet Champ
LNL Trucking minds the pennies, stacks up dollars in profits
Bedford, Indiana-based LNL Trucking, a 12-truck fleet specializing in liquid-bulk tanker work, thrives with a focus on financials. Owner Larry Limp found his niche in 2004 and has grown with his customers since.
September 21, 2023
Business
Low diesel fuel inventories, volatile pricing likely to boost carrier exits
The current mismatch of crude for refiners suggests lower prices for gasoline lie ahead, but higher prices for diesel – likely the tipping point in accelerating a trucking capacity rebalancing.
September 20, 2023
Business
Behind the scenes of a unique trucking niche: Mobile TV production
The mobile TV production segment of the entertainment-hauling niche is unlike most. Driving is a secondary task, as much of their time is spent building sets and stages and managing production. Hop onto the set of College GameDay with its seven truckers.
September 19, 2023
Equipment
Diesel prices jump to new 2023 high | Another MaxxForce lawsuit settled
After rising nearly 87 cents since July 4, fuel prices are at their highest mark of the year. Spot rates, meanwhile, lag behind. Also: Canadian Navistar MaxxForce lawsuit settled for CAD $14.5 million; new Kenworth dealer open in Metro Detroit.
September 19, 2023
Small Fleet Champ
From one truck to many: D. Weaver Trucking grows through difficult times with end dumps
Year 2019 yielded spectacular income for then-one-truck owner-operator Dannel Weaver. A high tax bill, too, which in part led to a decision to grow the fleet, now at six trucks, including one Weaver still pilots.
September 18, 2023
Business
'Stop showboating': ATA president to UAW, Biden over unprecedented strike
The American Trucking Associations had harsh words for the United Auto Workers and the President as the strike began on Friday, with potential threats for trucking and EV transition.
September 15, 2023
Business
J.B. Hunt to acquire BNSF Logistics' brokerage business
The two companies have a more-than-30-year history of working together. Also: I-95 lane closures resume; Goodyear accepting annual Highway Hero Award nominations; FMCSA awards $48M to increase CDL training opportunities.
September 15, 2023
Electronic Logging Devices
Canadian ELD mandate: Intra-provincial enforcement, with two notable exceptions
Most provinces have adopted Canada's ELD mandate into their regulations for province-only truckers. Significantly, however, Alberta and Saskatchewan still have no plan to adopt.
September 15, 2023
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Organic farm grows 12-truck business of Maple Lane Transport
Owner Luke Martin brought in operations manager Chelsie Reynolds in 2021 to take Maple Lane to the next level. Expansion since then has been twofold, mostly with owner-operators leasing on to pull platform freight in addition to the farm's product.
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It's 'Absolute Trucking' for two-rig team Rita and Roger Wilson: Truckers of the Month
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