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Overdrive Extra
‘Haul less, charge more’: Owner-ops report renewed choosiness on loads
Owner-operators offer their opinions on why they and others might be sitting out on hauls. Top of the list? Rates that barely break even and coronavirus.
August 4, 2020
Business
FMCSA interprets sod grass as ‘agricultural commodity’
An FMCSA response to an hours of service waiver request codifies sod turfgrass as an agricultural commodity, at least until the agency’s rulemaking in the works to clarify ag commodities is finalized. Drivewyze adds new bypass locations in Montana and Illinois. Thermo King expanded “Blue Track” service model at dealers.
August 4, 2020
Channel 19
An artistic take on giving back: Hand-sketched customer truck renderings
By way of the Express Truck Tax 2290 tax-filing service, you can get the opportunity to get an artist's-sketch treatment of your truck by doing just this.
August 4, 2020
Business
FTC files lawsuit against another small-business lender
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission lawsuit notes the defendants have deceived small businesses and taken millions from their pockets. More on Overdrive.
August 3, 2020
Business
Association urges Congress suspend use tax to provide equitable relief
OOIDA sent a letter to Congress proposing a suspension of the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for the next year. Longtime trucking radio host “Midnight Cowboy” Bill Mack passed away. The U.S. 51 Ohio River bridge between Cairo, Illinois, and Wickliffe, Kentucky, is closed through August.
August 3, 2020
Business
Hotshot trucking: How to start, resources
Going into hotshot as an owner-operator is in a lot of respects no different from moving into business with a Class 8. The biggest difference? Equipment choice.
August 3, 2020
Trucker of the Year
Enter now to win $25,000 in Overdrive’s annual Owner-Operator of the Year contest
TCA's Driver of the Year Contest is accepting applications through Aug. 31, 2020. Two truck drivers will be selected to win $25,000 each. Details here.
August 3, 2020
Partners in Business
What’s your most pressing business question?
Kevin Rutherford and Gary Buchs will be answering business questions from owner-operators during an Overdrive's Partners in Business presentation. Details here.
August 3, 2020
Business
Rates bucked seasonal trends second half of July
Part of the reason for seasonally nontypical pattern: shippers, brokers turned to the spot market to manage supply chain imbalances. Learn more here.
August 3, 2020
Voices
POLL: What’s your typical oil drain interval?
With many late-model diesels, oil drain intervals that are recommended just keep getting longer, though many owner-ops err on the conservative side with more frequent drains while some take the opposite tack with the employment of aftermarket bypass filtration for extended drains. What’s your typical mileage interval?
July 31, 2020
Small Fleet Champ
Three stand-out small fleets named finalists in Overdrive recognition contest
The three fleets have navigated a difficult 2020 but have demonstrated growth in best practices. Winner will be announced during GATS week. More on Overdrive.
July 31, 2020
Pride & Polish
Custom trucks await your vote in Pride & Polish contest
Overdrive's Pride & Polish competition is accepting votes through Aug. 16, 2020. Finalists and winners will be presented in a virtual event during GATS Week.
July 31, 2020
Overdrive Extra
FMCSA is listening. Share your views and make a difference
As part of its Trucking Safety Summit, the FMCSA is asking for comments to gather information, address any concerns, and improve safety. Details on Overdrive.
July 31, 2020
Business
S2 Transport: A hotshot small-fleet stepping stone to bigger things
S2 owners have high hopes for the future based on their complementary skills, as they plan for their drivers' above-average income present and future.
July 31, 2020
Business
Hazmat endorsement renewal waiver extended through October
TSA is extending its waiver for certain hazmat endorsement renewals through Oct. 29. In other news: Highway speed limits on several Oklahoma turnpikes will soon increase to 80 mph. Mississippi police are searching for a missing truck driver.
July 30, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Though certain freight sectors are humming, many owner-operators appear to be hanging back
Despite steady freight recovery, data shows the smallest of carriers aren't jumping back into the game at the same pace that freight is returning. Details here.
July 30, 2020
Business
Survival strategies for cash-strapped owner-operators
A look back at the first story in a three-week series on owner-operators’ cash flow crisis with debt-relief strategies, SBA funding and more.
July 30, 2020
Business
Truckers busted smuggling meth, fentanyl into U.S.
Border Patrol agents near San Diego seized more than 900 pounds of methamphetamine and nearly 30 pounds of fentanyl from two tractor-trailers earlier this month. In other news: Penske has added remote service check-in to its Penske Driver app and more.
July 29, 2020
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