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Business
The work-life balancing act: With rates down, focus on family, customer relationships
Rates are down, costs are up, making work-life balance seem like an unattainable luxury for many owners. But two trucking success stories say that investing in strong relationships, family and otherwise, is actually just what this market calls for.
May 25, 2023
Regulations
Truck parking funding, weight flexibility bills advance in House
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced Tuesday a bundle of bills focused on supply chain challenges, including $755 million for truck parking projects, CDL testing flexibility, weight limit flexibility for certain haulers and more.
May 24, 2023
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Parking
Another Minnesota city eyes truck parking ban
St. Paul's city council is considering new ordinance that would extend its truck parking ban from only residential areas to any street in the city. Also: Progressive Insurance offering roadside assistance coverage; Broker joins Volvo autonomous program.
May 24, 2023
Partners in Business
How to prep for the downturn as an owner -- it's always right around the corner
"When you shut that key off" as a truck operator, "learn to use that time as an asset" to focus on your business acumen as the owner -- and stay ahead of the worst of trucking times that will inevitably arrive.
May 24, 2023
Business
Catch the replay: Work-life balance for owner-operators, even in a down market
Tuesday, May 23, Innovative Logistics Group founder Adam Wingfield and Silver Creek Transportation owner Jason Cowan presented this wide-ranging talk around issues of business balance for owner-operators. Register to watch the replay here.
May 23, 2023
Business
Roadcheck's rates bump, and a precipitous rise in cargo theft
Cargo theft activity is up 41% this year compared to 2022, CargoNet reports, and activity is expected to increase during the long holiday weekend. Also: Rates jumped during Roadcheck; Mack names winners of 2024 calendar contest; latest Highway Angel.
May 23, 2023
Business
FTR lookback: Trucking conditions index on steady March downward
Poor spot market rates and financing costs drove FTR's Trucking Conditions Index deeper into negative territory for its March measure. Also: Radio Nemo honoring fallen heroes with four days of Memorial Day programming; latest Highway Angel.
May 22, 2023
Regulations
Coalition opposes heavier trucks
The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, which includes OOIDA and the Teamsters, penned a letter to House leaders in opposition to any increased-weight legislation. Also: Ohio fleet to make country's first paid platooning haul; Trimac acquires small fleet.
May 19, 2023
Business
TA closes deal with BP | Freight-fraud prevention tactics highlighted
The $1.3 billion purchase officially wrapped on May 15. Also: Truckstop begins weekly freight fraud prevention series May 19; legislation looks to boost participation in under-21 interstate pilot program; small fleet acquired by Eagle Transport.
May 18, 2023
Business
'It's unconscionable' overtime pay not required: Operator to driver-compensation committee
Members from OOIDA and CDL Drivers Unlimited spoke Tuesday to the Transportation Research Board committee responsible for conducting FMCSA's driver compensation study. Also: MCSAC meeting next month; FMCSA names new governmental affairs director.
May 17, 2023
Regulations
CTA, OOIDA mount new argument against AB 5 contractor law
While new arguments are being filed in the case against California's restrictive independent contractor law, a preliminary injunction hearing is effectively on hold and the rule's application to trucking remains in place.
May 17, 2023
Overdrive Extra
Deception wreaks havoc ... again!
Insurance agent W. Joel Baker expands on a prior story warning against omission or outright deception in insurance contracts in efforts to rein in premiums. It's always best to be up-front and make timely updates to avoid claims being denied.
May 17, 2023
Business
Diesel's national average tumbles below $4/gallon
Fuel price averages hit less than $4 a gallon, and used truck sales fell considerably in April amid tough market conditions. Also: Right to repair legislation gains momentum, high-school CDL program support, and FMCSA's women of trucking board meets.
May 16, 2023
Life
Last call to register: Finding OTR work-life balance in a down market
May 23, join two men who’ve been in your shoes as they present strategies toward gauging and achieving balance to improve quality of life for yourself and/or your operators, whether you’re a one-truck owner or small fleet working with other operators.
May 16, 2023
Trucker of the Year
Nominate an owner-operator or enter yourself: Two months left to compete for 2023 Trucker of the Year
Get your nominations in before the end of July to compete for top honors and one of 12 monthly semi-finalist nods. Here's a rundown of those who've been featured so far, through April Trucker of the Month Jay Hosty.
May 15, 2023
Life
'United to fight cheap freight': Owner-ops, small fleets slow-roll around Indianapolis
The effort is aimed at protesting the current low rates environment and what is perceived by organizers to be gouging by brokers. The group, like others, is calling for transparency into brokered freight transactions.
May 15, 2023
Overdrive Radio
Double brokering a 'cancer' requiring whole-of-trucking battle plan
Drop in with Jason Decker of General Transportation in his talk at MATS detailing proactive strategies to fight back against double brokers, and: More on the new Peterbilt Model 589 with recent test-drive, walkaround showcasing details.
May 12, 2023
Regulations
'Fraud epidemic': Congress gets earful on double brokering, speed limiters, more
At a House hearing on Wednesday, the FMCSA was taken to task on pursuing "extremely unpopular" speed limiter regulations while not enforcing regs already on the books against shady carriers and brokers.
May 10, 2023
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