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The most under-appreciated insurance coverage in all of trucking
After the death of an owner's spouse and passenger, it's clear that if you don’t have this coverage, or if you choose to purchase only the minimum, you could be making one of your worst business and insurance coverage decisions.
January 30, 2023
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Always headed home: Owner-op pulls in profit with a single goal in mind
January Trucker of the Month Kelvin Schmidt's decade-plus career as an independent isn't, ultimately, about the trucking or simply making money. His operation's freight and rates consistency delivers profit and time back home where it belongs.
January 31, 2023
Kelvin Schmidt's 2018 Volvo, parked at home
Trucking Law: How to protect your business after a crash
Experiencing an accident is every owner-operator’s worst nightmare, and in the heat of the moment it's easy for even professionals to act against their interests. When you get involved in an accident, immediately begin to legally protect yourself.
January 25, 2023
Three images of semi-truck crashes
Hours regs waived for propane haulers in three states
Governors in Nevada, South Dakota and Wyoming have issued emergency declarations over propane shortages. Also: I-15 closing in Nevada; overweight waiver extended for certain Iowa haulers; FleetPride acquires Florida repair shop.
January 24, 2023
Tanker truck on highway
Truck tonnage closed 2022 with slight increase
Overall, according to ATA, tonnage was up 3.4% in 2022. Also: HHG moving company employee ordered to pay restitution to 49 victims. Sheetz drops DEF price to 99 cents/gallon through end of month.
January 25, 2023
reefer trailers at dock
House bill offers recruiting and retention incentives, grants to truck drivers
A bill introduced into the U.S. House Tuesday proposes tax credits of up to $10,000 for eligible truck drivers and grants for new drivers.
January 24, 2023
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Owner-op finds Chicago container hauling, long-term, more lucrative than OTR
Marine vet and owner-operator Carlos Alizondo hauled in military support-operations in Iraq, but also has war stories about container hauling in his hometown of Chicago. "These guys don't know how good they have it today," he said of current conditions.
January 23, 2023
Carlos Alizondo's 1998 Peterbilt 379 daycab
Keep Trucking with small fleet owner Mike Nelms, integrating biz education into operations
In today's Overdrive Radio podcast, the story of how Nelms built a 22-truck fleet by including distinctly educational efforts into ops. Also hear how 30-year-old Caroline Correa clears $9K-$11K a month as a small fleet investor leased with Nelms.
January 20, 2023
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Colorado refinery shutdown prompts eight-state hours of service waiver
Drivers hauling gas, diesel and jet fuel in eight states are temporarily exempt from the 11-hour drive maximum. Also: Convoy intros instant bid responses in load board app; U.S. 95 closing in Vegas tonight; Highway Angel of the Year voting now open.
January 19, 2023
Suncor Commerce City refinery
With borrowing costs up, use financing relationships, experience to advantage
The U.S. economy hasn't seen hikes in the fed-funds target interest rate like 2022's in well more than a decade. With those hikes flowing into commercial truck loans, this closer look at impacts illustrates the value of long-term lender relationships.
January 19, 2023
Kelvin Schmidt's 2018 Volvo VNL 860
How to make the bid for direct customers as an independent
In any move to secure a contract with a shipper, make sure you can answer this question: Why you?
January 18, 2023
truck backing to dock
Another trucker's HOS exemption request denied
FMCSA announced the denial of a waiver for an individual trucker from five provisions of the hours of service regs. Also: Mack unveils refreshed Granite model; parking, food options to remain at West Virginia Turnpike service plazas during renovations.
January 18, 2023
trucks parked at night
California Trucking Association again seeks injunction to block AB 5
The group maintains that the law should be preempted by federal law and that AB 5 violates the Dormant Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. A court hearing on AB 5 is scheduled for May 1.
January 18, 2023
California highway with weigh station exit only sign
Former FMCSA investigator pleads guilty to extortion
The former border investigator admitted to accepting a payment in exchange for not reporting a carrier's safety violations. Also: Used truck sales tick up amid downward pricing pressure to close 2022; TA plans to open 20 locations in 2023.
January 17, 2023
fraud handcuffs
POLL: What's your credit score?
Owner-operators, have you been keeping track of your credit score? When it comes time to borrow, of course, it's a significant piece of information any lender looks at to determine loan terms, and whether it can lend to you. Weigh in via this poll...
January 17, 2023
Owner Operator Credit Score Distribution January 2020
State of freight: Analysts' forecasts pessimistic on big 2023 trucking gains
FTR Transportation Intelligence's monthly "State of Freight" seminar series kicked off 2023 with a close look at the trajectory of a variety of market indicators, projecting a fairly flat to down market for trucking writ large.
January 16, 2023
Semi-trucks delivering groceries to a store
FMCSA announces action on two driver training exemption requests
The agency granted one waiver for a hazmat endorsement trainer, and denied another for certain water well equipment haulers. Also: Midwestern dealer continues Michigan growth; latest Highway Angel.
January 13, 2023
hazmat training
Cargo theft saw big rise in 2022 | Spot rates drop off late-year gains to start 2023
CargoNet reported a 15% increase heists overall, a 17% uptick in theft truck/trailer theft, and a 20% increase in cargo theft. Also: Spot rates ease back from December gains; HHG fraudster gets 6 years in prison; free webinar on new Navistar transmission.
January 12, 2023
CargoNet 2022 cargo theft trends
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Trucker of the Year
Always headed home: Owner-op pulls in profit with a single goal in mind
January Trucker of the Month Kelvin Schmidt's decade-plus career as an independent isn't, ultimately, about the trucking or simply making money. His operation's freight and rates consistency delivers profit and time back home where it belongs.
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