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Overdrive Radio
'Road less traveled': Trucker of the Month Ken Brodeur takes control with authority
As a fellow owner and friend said about him in the recent feature story, Ken Brodeur’s just “one of them good old success stories” in trucking. He's made good on a long-term goal of greater control of his life, now with full control of the business.
February 10, 2025
Business
Diesel prices level out to end January | I-17 closure in the offing
After a surge in prices to begin 2025, diesel's national average settled during the last two weeks of January at $3.66 a gallon. Also: Rates following typical late-January pattern; I-17 closure upcoming in Phoenix this weekend.
February 4, 2025
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Overdrive Radio
Beat the 'winner's curse' of auction-type negotiations for better freight rates
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, contributor Gary Buchs expands on the fine art of negotiation, where pressure for speed too often yields below-market-value results for owner-operators on the spot market. Ways to win, here, without the curse.
February 4, 2025
Business
Trump's tariffs aimed at Chinese, Mexican, Canadian imports
How might a bona fide "trade war" impact domestic freight? This and other questions swirled after news of tariffs going into effect Tuesday, February 4. "No leader wants to be seen as weak," noted one analyst, predicting likely further escalation.
February 2, 2025
Business
Convoy back in court: Hundreds of carriers seek $2.6M from unpaid loads
The digital broker's stunning 2023 collapse from a $3.8 billion valuation is back in the courts, with about 400 carriers that say the company owes them a combined $2.6 million for freight hauled.
January 31, 2025
Regulations
Anti-fraud, CDL-testing bills both back in Congress
One bill introduced in both House and Senate would restore FMCSA's authority to assess civil penalties against unauthorized brokers and other fraudulent entities, and more. Another, intro'd in the Senate, would streamline CDL testing.
January 31, 2025
Overdrive Extra
Brokers' contract nickel-and-diming incentivizing speed, fatigue?
Brokers may be as optimistic as their carrier partners about freight markets ahead, yet too many are going to great lengths to hold fast to as much revenue as they can -- at the expense of carriers and, plenty owner-ops say, bedrock safety, too.
January 31, 2025
Trucker of the Year
From an IT desk to throwing chains and tarps: Ken Brodeur's trucking odyssey
The California-based one-truck independent didn't get into trucking until his mid-50s, but in the 12 years since getting behind the wheel, he has carved out a path to success running flatbed.
January 30, 2025
Overdrive Extra
The fine art of rates negotiation in today's go-go-go freight markets
If the offer rate wasn’t posted right there with any load's details, what rate would you assign to the load? More truckers should be able to answer that question, according to Gary Buchs. Here's a path or two forward.
January 29, 2025
Business
Tax changes to consider before April 15 | FMCSA hours waivers extended regionally
ATBS has compiled a list of tax updates for owner-operators to consider when filing their 2024 taxes. Also: FMCSA extends regional fuel emergency; Arizona implements truck parking availability signs near I-10 rest areas.
January 28, 2025
Regulations
How trucking groups responded to FMCSA’s broker transparency proposal
Some of trucking's largest trade groups signaled their opposition to FMCSA's broker transparency proposal. Groups representing owner-operators and small fleets, however, mostly support the effort.
January 28, 2025
Business
Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For unveiled
CarriersEdge has announced its Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For, along with the fleets qualifying for the Best Fleets Hall of Fame and the Fleets to Watch. The overall winners will be announced in March at the Best Fleets Education & Awards Conference.
January 28, 2025
Overdrive Radio
Ways to build the 'Remarkable One Truck Company'
The most-efficient owner-operators have a leg up in cost-to-operate competitiveness with big fleets, in some ways. In this Overdrive Radio edition, Rutherford and NASTC's leader detail their vision for the ROTC effort to max one-truck potential.
January 27, 2025
Parking
1K more parking spots coming to network | Lawsuit against DOL over Biden contractor rule dismissed
Colt & Joe Trucking sued DOL last April over the rollback of a Trump-era contractor classification rule. Also: Love's planning 20 new locations, 1,000 new truck parking spaces this year; profit analysis, consulting now part of accounting firm's service.
January 23, 2025
Business
Fuel prices surging to begin 2025 | Cargo theft at record high
During the first three weeks of the year, diesel prices are up an average of 21 cents nationwide, while rates dipped during the most recent week. Also: Cargo theft activity hit record high in 2024.
January 22, 2025
Regulations
OOIDA to FMCSA: Don't let brokers win the transparency fight
The owner-operator business association posted official comment praising FMCSA's proposal to make a rule demanding freight brokers provide rate transparency to carriers and shippers, but also pointed out flaws that could defeat its purpose.
January 21, 2025
Regulations
Regulatory freeze among Trump's first actions
The freeze, typical for a new administration, stops agencies from proposing or finalizing rules and requires them to withdraw rules not yet published. Also: Truck tonnage down in December; two Missouri rest areas closing, with truck parking staying open.
January 21, 2025
Trucker of the Year
Staying young, learning more: Trucker of the Year Alan Kitzhaber
Trucker of the Year judges lauded owner-operator Kitzhaber’s meticulous approach to both maintenance and efficiency throughout the operation. "A smart businessman," said one, "really a monument to the craft of trucking as an owner-operator."
January 21, 2025
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