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Independence and Growth
Getting your own authority: Basics of filing, insurance and avoiding common mistakes
For an owner-operator intending to secure freight from brokers or direct customers independent of another trucking company, motor carrier authority is a must. Follow these steps to obtain authority and avoid common application errors.
January 1, 2026
Independence and Growth
What are your rights, recourse options when a broker doesn’t pay?
Clearly, nonpayment has been an issue for plenty owner-operators in Overdrive‘s audience over the years. In response to polling, three in every five reported taking some recourse in the event of nonpayment. Here, details on bond claims, finer points, and more.
January 1, 2026
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August 13, 2026
Independence and Growth
Insurance to defend against the downhill threat of post-crash litigation
There's plenty for owner-operators and small fleets, especially those with authority, to learn from large carriers that have been targeted in questionable litigation. Make smart choices about where to spend your money to ward off risk.
January 1, 2026
Independence and Growth
How to get access to military freight
A primer for owner-operators and small carriers on doing business direct with the military -- or the 3PL contractor controlling a substantial portion of general military freight -- to haul DOD loads.
January 1, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Congress, truckers: Let's stop hee-hawing around and get to work
In D.C. this Congressional term, legislation around truckers' overtime pay, tax credits, non-domiciled CDLs and more offers promise of OTR improvement, yet current measures appear more or less stalled, pushed aside. Infrastructure legislation due in 2026 could offer opportunity to push reps across the finish line.
January 1, 2026
Business Management
Keen fixed, variable cost understanding key to owner-operator success
Trying to reduce costs, let alone make sense of them, can be a complicated task. Understanding basic principles of operating costs can save you thousands of dollars a year.
January 1, 2026
Starting Line
The costs, broader considerations to keep in mind when leasing to a carrier
For any owner-operator, it's expensive to switch carriers, so keep these things in mind if you're in the market for a new business partner to lease to.
January 1, 2026
Business
Diesel prices down 37 cents since hitting 2025 high mark, reefer rates on holiday tear
With the ongoing six-week downswing, fuel prices are slightly lower than they were to end 2024. Also: Spot rates for vans, reefers, end the year strong; CDL skills test waiver granted to Massachusetts for Martha's Vineyard drivers; Maine police looking for 4-wheeler violations around trucks.
December 31, 2025
Business
Overdrive's top 10 trucking stories of 2025
President Trump's immigration blitz takes trucking by storm, broker transparency, CDLs canceled and ELDs cheated: These are but a few of Overdrive's top trucking stories of the year.
December 31, 2025
Hours of Service
Bill would apply ag short-haul HOS regs year-round
The bill would extend the time period for application of the ag hours exemption within 150 air-miles of origin or destination. Also: Previously-recalled Mack Granites hit with another; Idaho enforcement initiative focuses on weight, securement.
December 30, 2025
Business
$400K lobster heist a 'black eye' for broker, or a wake-up call for trucking?
Cargo thieves have their claws in the trucking industry, but after a $400,000 lobster heist, one broker seeks to turn up the heat by making national news when few others will speak up.
December 30, 2025
Hours of Service
HOS waivers in 20 states as FMCSA responds to regional emergencies
FMCSA last week either extended or launched new regional emergency declarations that, in total, cover nearly half the country.
December 29, 2025
Trucker of the Year
Kelsey, Penn, Shelly: Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year finalists
Down to the wire in 2025, it's due time to celebrate what's been a year full of inspiring stories of triumph over adversity for Overdrive's Trucker of the Year contenders. Big congrats to all 10 competitors in the field, and especially this year's finalists, three independents at the top of their owner-operator business game.
December 26, 2025
Voices
POLL: Owner-ops, what's your biz outlook headed into 2026?
Get ready to turn the page on a new year -- weigh in here with your trucking business outlook for 2026.
December 25, 2025
Business
HOS regs relief in a new state | Cargo theft: Resist complacency over holidays
Cargo theft during the winter holiday period increased by approximately 82% from 2020 to 2024. Also: Nebraska heating fuel haulers join growing list of states offering HOS relief.
December 24, 2025
Regulations
Bill would fine brokers 10% of any load hauled by carrier with three or more violations
Legislation introduced in the House aims to levy a 10% fine on any freight broker that contracts a carrier with three or more violations on its record over a five-year period, or who employs any driver with three violations over the same period. Broker and owner-op groups warn of unintended consequences.
December 23, 2025
Regulations
87 truck drivers arrested in Cali immigration initiatives | Rates on strong spot run
Border Patrol and ICE officers conducted two separate operations that led to the arrests of 87 alleged "illegal aliens" with CDLs. Also: Rates trending up, but long-term trend uncertain; FMCSA planning next step of warning-device study.
December 23, 2025
Hours of Service
More HOS relief in three states | Love's factoring expanding with TBS, others
Christmas week saw fuel haulers in New York, Maine and Kansas gifted ability to operate under temporary HOS waivers. Also: Proposed merger of rail giants Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern hit with pushback; Love's Financial expands with TBS Factoring and other acquisitions; driver-focused dealership opens in Georgia.
December 22, 2025
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Pride & Polish
Custom 1954 International built on Pete 359 frame
The show truck features the cab and fenders of a 1954 International RDC-405 with the frame from a Peterbilt 359. Owner-operator Richard Yeager did all the fabricating, paint work and the rest himself over an eight-year period.
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