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Fuel dips below $5 | Driver uninjured in on-highway shooting
As flat, dry van rates also fell, fuel prices dipped below a $5 average for the first time since March. Also: DAT's new mobile app; a truck driver's rig was shot along I-80 near the Illinois/Indiana border; Pilot completes renovations of six locations.
August 9, 2022
Small Fleet Champ
Meet the 10 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists
Since the initial entry period officially closed July 15, further entry information gathering and analysis has yielded these 10 semi-finalists in the third annual Overdrive Small Fleet Championship. Find five each in two categories based on fleet size.
August 9, 2022
Overdrive Radio
Remembering owner-ops Mark Mills, Jeff Seales on tough week for show hauler Clark Transfer
It’s been a sad week for everyone at Clark Transfer following the deaths of 30-year leased owner-op Jeff Seales and Mark Mills, leased there since 2018. In today's Overdrive Radio podcast, Clark's Charlie Deull remembers the two, and more.
August 5, 2022
Business
SoCal cargo theft ring adopts tricky new methods
A warning about a sophisticated cargo theft ring operating in Southern California. Also: Drivewyze integrated into Verizon Connect; Women in Trucking seeking nominations for Influential Woman in Trucking award; latest Highway Angel.
August 5, 2022
Owner-Operator of the Year
Owner-Operator of the Year Glen Horack 'in good shape' for run toward the finish line
Owner-operator Horack -- now teaming with his wife, Karla -- turned early happenstance into long-term success trucking with a combination of sound money management, long-term relationship building and commitment to the right partners.
August 3, 2022
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Partners in Business tip: Open a separate checking account for your business
If you're an owner-operator, be sure to check out this Partners in Business tip about the importance of separating business and personal checking accounts.
April 29, 2021
Business
Broker, load board embroiled in legal battle
DAT sued the Convoy broker this year for allegedly stealing data and trade secrets to launch its own load board. Convoy countersued, alleging DAT is monopolizing the load board market. Also: I-90 rest areas temporarily closing; new wired asset tracker.
August 2, 2022
Regulations
Port of Oakland sues for injunction against AB 5 protestors
A suit filed July 25 against four named and 2000 unnamed protestors asks for a restraining order and permanent injunction against a protest that ended days before the suit was actually filed.
August 1, 2022
Custom Rigs
Michael A. Manuel's show-worthy fleet of Petes
Michael A. Manuel Trucking's approach to recruiting is dead simple but potent: Offer up show-ready Peterbilt gliders, access to a bustling flatbed market, and let the drivers put those trucks to work the way that's intended.
July 29, 2022
Overdrive Radio
Connection engine for independents/private fleets, a haul for breast cancer, and a legend remembered
In this Overdrive Radio podcast, drop in to the details of Arrive Logistics new independent owner-op-to-private fleets freight connection engine, plus new philanthropic/production efforts from trucker-songwriter Tony Justice, and more.
July 29, 2022
Business
Spot market demand continues to fall
The long-term picture for linehaul rates, too, is down in the spot market, as freight shifts to contract-market carriers with shippers seeking stability in pricing. Overall, though, freight volume has been strong through the second quarter into July.
July 27, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Perform regular PM
Preventive maintenance ensures your truck is running efficiently. Here are a few items to regularly check.
April 16, 2021
Parking
Drivers asked to participate in app-based parking pilot program
The truck parking pilot program is being conducted along I-84 and I-90 and requires the use of a truck parking app to test its benefits. Also: AB 5 quick guide available from ATBS; female trucker workforce growing; latest Highway Angel.
July 26, 2022
Business
FMCSA Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program for under-21 drivers opens: How to apply
Starting today, carriers can apply for one of a limited number of spots in an FMCSA program designed to let under-21 drivers operate interstate with supervision. Here's how to successfully apply.
July 26, 2022
CSA's Data Trail
'Man v. machine' comes to the roadside: Mitigating rising 'false log' risk
Five years into the ELD mandate, inspectors have the tools to catch improper use of PC, resulting most often in the "false log" violation as punishment. But faced with the choice of PC or an 11/14 violation, taking the latter on the chin might be best.
July 22, 2022
Business
For-hire trucking capacity up while rates, volumes slide
ACT's trucking index for June showed further loosening in for-hire freight, bad news for rates. Also: Driver named Highway Angel for helping rescue woman who jumped from bridge; new Penske location in Ohio; the newest Atlas Van Lines agent.
July 22, 2022
Overdrive Extra
California just doesn’t get it, or maybe just doesn’t care
An open letter from the Port of Oakland to owner-operators who have halted port operations this week while protesting the state's AB 5 independent contractor law extends an olive branch but largely misses the point of what the protests are about.
July 22, 2022
Business
Trucking authority revocations paint seemingly bleak but misleading picture
Expert says contract pricing is more than 50 cents per mile above the previous 2018 record high, "and poised to go higher."
July 21, 2022
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Fuel dips below $5 | Driver uninjured in on-highway shooting
As flat, dry van rates also fell, fuel prices dipped below a $5 average for the first time since March. Also: DAT's new mobile app; a truck driver's rig was shot along I-80 near the Illinois/Indiana border; Pilot completes renovations of six locations.
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