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Cargo theft up in third quarter compared to 2023
CargoNet reported a 14% year-over-year increase in cargo theft in Q3, but a 1.6% decline from Q2. Also: Vision Systems North America seeks extension for mirror-alternative camera waiver; Freightliner dealer celebrates 70 years.
October 21, 2024
OOIDA calls out Carrier411 enabling brokers 'blackballing motor carriers on hearsay'
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association calls for giving carriers a voice on the Carrier411 legacy "carrier vetting" platform, after that company made changes to its consequential FreightGuard reporting system for brokers earlier this month.
October 21, 2024
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October 17, 2024
IRS tax relief for businesses in hurricane-impacted disaster areas
Owner-operators and other 2023 tax filers who've been granted extensions for this year's filing by the Internal Revenue Service could be eligible for further relief in the wake of devastating hurricanes in the Southeast.
October 18, 2024
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.
October 17, 2024
Business
Carrier411's big changes to its 'FreightGuards' might open a legal can of worms
Earlier this month, Carrier411 CEO Darren Brewer quietly made big changes to its 'FreightGuard' reports about carriers that have brokers, carriers and legal minds scrambling. Chief among the shifts: Preservation of broker allegations otherwise deleted.
October 16, 2024
Overdrive Radio
Rene Holguin, September Trucker of the Month, cementing a legacy with authority
Overdrive's September Trucker of the Month achieves a significant pay-it-forward goal after getting into business with the tutelage of a family member. In this week's Overdrive Radio podcast, dive into Holguin's two-decade-plus history trucking.
October 14, 2024
Small Fleet Champ
Four finalist fleets to square off at NASTC show next month
Overdrive's Small Fleet Championship advances to the ring, with a panel of judges selecting four finalists, two in each size division, to meet in Nashville, Tennessee, Nov. 7 for the final rounds. Meet the finalists here.
October 11, 2024
Business
Spot rates see post-Hurricane Helene bump
FTR and Truckstop reported the spot freight market saw the largest weekly rates increase of 2024 last week. DAT likewise reported notable rate increases. Also: New fuel credit program for new carriers; big trucking donation to St. Christopher.
October 10, 2024
Small Fleet Champ
High Road owner Sharon Lee masters art of prioritization
Tour haul small fleet High Road owner Sharon Lee's in it for the people, not the trucks. "The truck part of the business is a means to an end. I love the company, I love the clients, I love the drivers," and her support of all shines with biz growth.
October 8, 2024
Regulations
Regional emergency declared for Helene response | FEMA update on spot load postings
FMCSA issued a Regional Emergency Declaration in 7 states to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts, while FEMA updated its response efforts. Also: International, Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled; shippers' market conditions mostly neutral.
October 7, 2024
Partners in Business
ATBS' owner-operator performance update: Inside the numbers, full presentation
A measure of cost/income stability showed in ATBS' update, but what about rates? ATBS VP Mike Hosted's full presentation offers plenty insights, likewise on maintenance spend, fuel costs and efficiency, and much more. Track through it all here.
October 7, 2024
Regulations
Hurricane Helene: Where are all the FEMA load postings?
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, truckers aren't seeing any FEMA load postings. There's a reason for that. Here's what FEMA and the load boards have to say about it.
October 4, 2024
Business
Fuel card provider launches free fuel discount app for owner-operators
WEX on Friday launched the 10-4 by WEX app, offering nationwide diesel discounts to independent truckers. Also: Overnight I-17 lane restrictions this weekend; new leadership at CVSA.
October 4, 2024
Business
Port strike paused: Union back to work without new deal
The largest longshoremen’s union is back to work "effective immediately," following an agreement to return to the bargaining table into the new year.
October 3, 2024
Business
Affected carriers turn to contingency plans as port strike ensues
As port strike ensues, carriers focus on flexibility, customer communication and driver retention.
October 1, 2024
Small Fleet Champ
DPM Logistics: Growth through service, safety for Virginia small fleet
Virginia-based DPM Logistics launche in 2016 moving spot market freight while owner Dave Monsell networked with brokers and local shippers. Now, the majority of the fleet's freight is direct-contracted with a big trailer pool for drop-hook opportunity.
October 3, 2024
Overdrive Extra
When customer facilities get too risky for business
You are the "'captain of that 18-wheeled ship,' and it's your responsibility, ultimately, to make decisions that keep you and others safe." --Gary Buchs on risk-management lessons learned in collaboration with shipper/receiver customers to improve.
October 2, 2024
Business
ILA port strike: Top shippers impacted and spot rate implications
There could be "opportunities" in the specific commodities and niches impacted by the port strike, but for now it looks like mostly sound and fury with fiery rhetoric, as Teamsters reps tell Biden to "stay the *!!* out."
October 1, 2024
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The $2 million Peterbilt 389 with a special mission
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