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Business
Survey: Brokers optimistic about near-term freight market
A survey of brokers from Bloomberg and Truckstop shows signs of optimism for higher volume, rates. Also: States will downgrade CDLs for drug/alcohol clearinghouse violations; last chance to comment on predatory towing; bill streamlines TSA credentialing.
August 1, 2024
Business
Do carrier 'vetting' services unfairly tarnish too many good carriers, or bring them out of the dark?
This two-question survey asks for input and opinion on the effectiveness of carrier "vetting" services like Carrier Assure, Highway, Carrier 411, and others used by brokers, growing at the intersection of the carrier/broker relationship.
July 31, 2024
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March 24, 2025
Parking
Get $755 million truck parking bill across the finish line: Truckers to Congress
A coalition of groups calling for dedicated parking funding includes OOIDA, NASTC, ATA, TCA and more. Also: Closure planned for I-17 in north Phoenix this weekend; Love's Financial acquires REV Capital's factoring business.
July 31, 2024
Trucker of the Year
Know your limitations, partner accordingly: Trucker of the Month Mike Nichols
After starting his trucking career nearly 40 years ago but spending a number of those years in other industries or elsewhere in trucking than behind the wheel, Nichols well knows his biz strengths, too, and finds home leased to Wayne Transports.
July 30, 2024
Business
Knight-Swift acquires Dependable Highway Express, boosting LTL footprint
Over the last 36 months, Knight-Swift has made four big moves in the LTL business.
July 30, 2024
Regulations
Battery fire shutdown on I-15, I-40 | Groups call for finance-crimes' biz-reporting delay
Just what happened on I-15 out West, and more than 130 trade groups seek delay of FinCEN's Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement for small biz. Also: More trucks recalled over tie rod issue; large fleet gets pre-CDL team driving waiver.
July 29, 2024
Business
How to sell a trucking company: Maximizing buyer interest requires reducing perceived risk, analysts say
Besides ensuring your financial books are in order, it’s important to build trust between buyer and seller.
July 17, 2024
Channel 19
'Fraud apocalypse': Brokers circling the wagons, shutting carriers out
Markets are loose, fraud is rampant, and brokers are getting picky, insisting on inspections and history from independents. Hold fast to that authority, because with today's "carrier vetting" protocols, brokers are just looking for a reason to say no.
July 26, 2024
Regulations
Senators look to empower FMCSA, other agencies after landmark Supreme Court decision
A group of Senators introduced a bill to keep the so-called "Chevron doctrine" in place, court precedent that gave regulatory agencies like FMCSA deference in courts when considering ambiguous statutes related to regulations.
July 25, 2024
Equipment
First driverless haul in Texas oilfields | Liquid meth found in diesel tanks
Kodiak Robotics and Atlas Energy completed a 21-mile run without a driver in the cab on Atlas' lease roads in the Permian Basin. Also: Liquid meth shipment found in truck's fuel tanks; cocaine, meth found in hidden frame compartment; more.
July 24, 2024
Business
How to build business for trucking's down cycles: Live next month
Tackle today's central problem with us in this live online event. Learn how to prep for and profit in times of rising costs and declining revenues by routinely doing the small things, and being smart enough to spot the big ones, necessary to run strong.
July 23, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA pleads with Congress for more power to punish brokered-freight fraudsters
FMCSA tells Congress in a report it needs more power to issue $10,000 fines for unlawful brokerage activities, admitting the agency is essentially powerless to stop fraud as it is.
July 23, 2024
Overdrive Radio
'Roll On, Alabama!' On the road with tour hauler Josh Gentry
Gentry, son of founding Alabama group member Teddy Gentry, now hauls with the family business in a truck rekindling a partnership between the group and Kenworth that extends back into the 1980s. Sit in on his recent Alabama-Tennessee run in this podcast.
July 22, 2024
Business
Massive Microsoft outage hits diesel pumps, creates permitting nightmares
A massive outage of Microsoft and the Crowdstrike security platform snarled diesel availability and created permitting nightmares for truckers across the country on Friday.
July 19, 2024
Business
Lower fuel prices improved trucking conditions in May
FTR reported a positive Trucking Conditions Index in May with falling fuel prices and a less negative freight market. Also: Truck Parking Club now part of Trucker Path Marketplace; J.J. Keller offering CARB-compliance service.
July 18, 2024
Business
Former fleet co-owner sentenced for work-comp scheme | Diesel prices, freight rates fall
Frances Hall, the widow of slain Bill Hall Jr. who was convicted of the murder of her husband, avoided $9M in workers’ compensation premiums. Also: Diesel, rates down last week; three Texas IdleAir locations taken over by new company.
July 17, 2024
Business
Why brokers don't want to give owner-ops transparency in freight transactions
A third-generation broker, Jeff Tucker, explains why he doesn't want carriers to see his margins and contracted rates, and how small trucking businesses, with broker partners, could better fight against the mega fleets when markets turn down.
July 17, 2024
Small Fleet Champ
Two weeks left for Small Fleet Champ entries: 2023 winner well-positioned for economy's turnaround
It's been a bit of a rough year for Butterfly Xpress owner-operators Bill and Karen Barhite, yet the fleet's well-positioned for a turnaround. Their big win last year has helped them weather the storm in one respect.
July 16, 2024
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