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Evaluate earning potential with Overdrive's Load Profit Analyzer
Armed with cost-per-mile and/or per-day, use the analyzer to evaluate the profit potential of any load offer -- even compare multiple loads -- or game out scenarios for bidding purposes. Get started here.
July 28, 2025
Regulations
Contractor classification bill could open back door for more required techs in leases: OOIDA
The bill cleared a House commitee and, OOIDA noted, might open the door for more carriers to require techs like speed limiters and driver-facing cameras in leased owner-operators' trucks. Also: Transportation Secretary Duffy visits Schneider HQ; truck tonnage dipped in June; latest Highway Angel.
July 24, 2025
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March 24, 2025
Business
Fuel up, rates down in most recent week | Narrow escape from cliffhanger crash in Wyo.
Fuel prices are up to the highest national average in just more than a year, while broker-posted spot rates hit their lowest level since March. Also: Highway restrictions planned around Sturgis Motorcycle Rally; truck driver escapes harrowing crash along Wyoming mountain highway.
July 23, 2025
Regulations
Speed limiter mandate gets the axe: Proposals officially withdrawn by U.S. DOT
The 2016 joint rulemaking proposal between FMCSA and NHTSA to mandate speed limiters for trucks is being officially withdrawn, along with FMCSA's 2022 effort to require limiters in trucks equipped with ECUs.
July 23, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Five generations of milk hauling: Turnage and Sons, LLC
Long Haul Paul delivers on how MS-based Turnage and Sons, a fifth-generation milk-hauling small fleet, has defied the trucking odds. The business's time-honored approach to family and hands-on maintenance keeps Robbie and Levi Turnage thriving through market challenge.
July 23, 2025
Business
What Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' legislation means for owner-operator taxes
A new guide from business services provider ATBS offers details about how Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" will impact owner-operators at tax time. Also: Lane reductions on I-5 bridge in Seattle; latest Highway Angel.
July 21, 2025
Hours of Service
ELD tampering: CVSA drafts new inspections bulletin to combat 'dangerous trend'
ELD "editing" companies have gone on the offense marketing clearly out-of-bounds services with cold calls. See what authorities are hearing and want to do about it.
July 21, 2025
Regulations
DOT invites trucking's comments as Duffy kicks off highway reauthorization
As Congress is set to begin the reauthorization process for surface transportation funding later this year, the DOT is asking for public input on ways to address critical infrastructure needs. Also: Boat-haul event to prevent invasive species; California troopers: Don't toss weed from truck while speeding; Daimler produces 850,000th truck at North Carolina plant.
July 18, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Could 'driverless' tech be coming for trucking sooner than we think?
Drivers said for years trucking would never see mandated ELDs, but Clifford Petersen was rightly skeptical. Today, the trucker's skepticism extends to those who think truly driverless trucks remain decades away. Here, he explores implications for the business and our society.
July 17, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA Administrator nominee Derek Barrs makes first Congressional appearance
In his first step toward confirmation to lead FMCSA, Derek Barrs testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Wednesday to answer questions related to his views on Congressional priorities for the agency.
July 16, 2025
Regulations
Truck parking, autonomous trucking, ELP: DOT Secretary Duffy weighs in at Congressional hearing
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy testified before Congress on policies and priorities. Truck parking, double brokering, split-sleeper regulations and autonomous vehicles all saw attention under questioning.
July 16, 2025
Regulations
Another state takes aim at 'predatory' towing
A new law effective this month in Indiana puts more regulations on towing companies in an attempt to cut down on "predatory" tows. Also: North Carolina's truck booting/towing legislation signed into law; one-day Texas enforcement blitz results; new BEV terminal tractor.
July 15, 2025
Overdrive Radio
One owner-op's secret weapons for trucking biz bookkeeping, analysis
Overdrive's June Trucker of the Month Scott Smith's adopted an innovative approach to bookkeeping and week-to-week profitability tracking. Learn about his custom spreadsheet and more -- including how his wife Stephanie's accounting expertise helps keep the business on track -- in this week's podcast.
July 15, 2025
Regulations
Operation Safe Driver Week kicks off as ELP violations trickle in
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Operation Safe Driver Week started on Sunday. Here's what to expect on enforcement, even on the new ELP rules.
July 14, 2025
Partners in Business
Filing 2290 use tax: A truck owner-operator's guide
Don't miss those tax deadlines! This guide covers crucial owner-operator filings associated with the truck itself, including Form 2290 use taxes (annual filings are open, and due 9/2 for most this year), state registration, and the International Registration Plan (IRP).
July 14, 2025
Regulations
How to stay compliant amid confusion around new electronic med cert rule
With still a dozen states yet to comply with FMCSA's rule for electronic transmission of medical certificates, there is some confusion about ensuring compliance. Here, find tips from compliance experts on how to best ensure you and your drivers are authorized to operate.
July 9, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA drops major hint on fate of broker transparency rulemaking
DOT and FMCSA have recently talked a lot about cracking down on "illegal brokering." Asked point blank what they were going to do, DOT said it would renew focus on the broker transparency rulemaking.
July 9, 2025
Business
Annual use-tax filing period opens | Chicken processor fleet wants to use HOS ag exemption
Here, find tips to help make your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax as painless as possible. Also: Fleet petitions FMCSA to add certain products to "agricultural commodities" definition.
July 4, 2025
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DOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crash
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