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Partners in Business tip: Driving habits and tire life
Many of the problems caused by bad driving habits show up as uneven tire wear. Even absent poor driving, check your tires daily for irregular wear.
July 2, 2020
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Say no to broker/customer 'additional insured' demands
Perspective from longtime independent and current insurance agent W. Joel Baker on what's become common risk-transfer contract practice: "My own solution is [saying] 'I won’t do business with you.'" If more did that, the practice would end, he says.
July 6, 2021
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Knight-Swift spends more than $1B to buy AAA Cooper, enter LTL space
The billion-plus dollar deal creates a company that collectively will feature leased or owned assets that number 20,000 tractors, nearly 75,000 trailers, and a driver force of more than 22,000.
July 6, 2021
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How to fight traffic tickets, whether with or without legal help
There is more than one way to skin the cat when it comes to fighting tickets. While more than four in 10 Overdrive readers say they have seen success contesting a ticket without employing a lawyer to help, interviews reveal a different pattern.
December 27, 2016
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2290 tax season: Tips for truckers on filing, more
Tips here on avoiding common mistakes in 2290 filings, and fees. Meanwhile, multiple e-file companies operating on what appears to be a shared online system continue to dominate the IRS-approved e-file list.
July 2, 2021
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Industry orgs at odds over House's passage of INVEST in America highway bill
The bill passed the U.S. House on Thursday with provisions to increase motor carriers' liability insurance minimums to $2 million, a requirement for automatic emergency braking systems to be installed on new trucks and more.
July 1, 2021
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Business
More staged-accident fraud guilty pleas
A husband and wife were each sentenced to four years in prison, while two more people pled guilty in the staged-accident scheme in Louisiana. Also: Pilot's military discount program; TA fundraising for St. Christopher Fund.
July 1, 2021
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Trucking groups sound off as Connecticut truck VMT tax signed into law
OOIDA and ATA have strong reactions to tax that could charge truckers up to 17.5 cents per mile. Also: Free Transflo Lite app on the way; Cargo theft expected to rise during July 4 holiday weekend; Landstar giving away new Volvo to accomplished driver.
June 29, 2021
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Bevy of trucking groups call for removal of insurance hike from House highway bill
An OOIDA-led coalition asked the House Rules Committee to include an amendment that would strike a liability insurance hike for carriers from the bill. Also: Nomination period open for rookie military vet trucker award; SCF hosting art auction next month.
June 28, 2021
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Business
Biden's bipartisan infrastructure deal includes $109 billion for roads, bridges
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework deal struck between President Biden and 10 senators calls for $579 billion in spending. Also: Driver recognized for helping fellow trucker; Ohio Peterbilt launches calendar contest; new Love's.
June 25, 2021
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Spot truckload rates show no sign of slowing before July 4
DAT says reefer freight shot up double digit percentage points while flatbeds fell a similar amount. Also: New consulting firm offering audit, DataQs services for owner-ops; expect delays on I-40 in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; more.
June 24, 2021
Spot truckload rates through June 20 are holding steady at an elevated level ahead of the July 4 holiday.
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Trucking exempt from AB 5 until Supreme Court weighs in
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals leaves in place the injunction exempting trucking from California's AB 5 law while the case plays out with the Supreme Court. Also: Hirschbach acquires 300-truck fleet; Trucker Tools acquired.
June 23, 2021
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Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Save for retirement
If you don’t have a retirement account, here are some tips on how to start one, and how to get the most out of it.
June 17, 2020
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In another AB 5 setback for trucking, court denies request for rehearing
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday denied a petition from the California Trucking Association to rehear its case on the application of the AB 5 law and its ABC test to trucking. The law effectively bans the leased owner-operator model in Calif.
June 21, 2021
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Attorney pleads guilty in accident fraud scheme | FMCSA delays portions of medical certification rule
A New Orleans attorney pleaded guilty last week to conspiracy charges for his role in a staged-accident fraud scheme involving tractor-trailers. Also: FMCSA delays certain provisions of the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration rule; more.
June 21, 2021
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Business
Spot market: Rates holding amid volume lull ahead of July 4
While it’s not unusual for spot rates to dip after the push leading up to Memorial Day and then take off again as retailers, grocers and food shippers gear up for July 4, they've been generally stable in recent weeks even amid load post declines.
June 18, 2021
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More guilty pleas in staged-accident scheme | FMCSA boss examining pandemic supply chain disruption
Two more people pleaded guilty in the widespread staged-accident scheme in New Orleans. Also: FMCSA's Meera Joshi looks into America's broken supply chain; Canadian ELD mandate update; more.
June 17, 2021
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Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Define your business
Before you buy or lease a truck, spend some time researching the type of freight you want to haul.
June 10, 2020
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