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Small Fleet Champ
LB Trucking: A right-sized family affair
The family aspect of LB Trucking is evident in every conceivable way, as the company was founded at the house where owner Larry Bredewater grew up. Thirty years later, Bredewater's found a sweet spot at 13 trucks.
September 7, 2023
Overdrive Extra
Why every truck owner should read their insurance policies
Insurance agent W. Joel Baker emphasizes that you might be very surprised to find what is not in fact covered, and what is required of you to avoid a claim being denied or your insurance being canceled.
September 5, 2023
Overdrive Radio
Inside the fight against cyber crime in brokered-freight networks
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, DAT's Jeff Hopper outlines how his company is attempting to more proactively police the load board's network, as others also scramble to boost security. Also: A broker it may be best to avoid.
September 4, 2023
Small Fleet Champ
Til Friday Trucking holds strong in the face of declining rates
Til Friday's secret to success sits right there in the name. With fairly regular hours and home every weekend and most nights, drivers and owner-operators believe in owner Michelle Hefner efforts to deliver a work-life balance rarely seen in OTR ops.
September 4, 2023
Voices
POLL: What's your No. 1 concern in trucking today?
Parking, detention, rates, inflation, hours, ELDs. ... the list goes on. There's never a shortage of trucking issues of concern, but if you had to name one as your top, which would it be? Weigh in via this poll.
September 1, 2023
Overdrive Extra
Meet Overdrive's 2023 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists
From the 10 fleets named semi-finalists, Overdrive will recognize two finalists each in two separate competitive divisions -- companies with 3-10 trucks and those with 11-30 trucks at the end of 2022 -- before naming a winner in each category.
September 1, 2023
Business
Transfix QR codes on rate cons aimed to guard against fraud
Any rate con from Transfix will now be emblazoned with a unique QR code that, when scanned, directs truckers to the company's digital networks to confirm load authenticity and all details, useful to prevent freight misdirection/cargo theft.
August 31, 2023
Regulations
DOT IG flags ongoing investigations into double brokering | HOS waivers in four states
Responding to a letter from eight members of Congress, DOT OIG stopped short of endorsing a permanent freight fraud and double brokering task force. Also: Four states issue waivers for drivers responding to hurricane; HHG mover sentenced.
August 30, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA's safety rating system revamp -- Comment period opens
FMCSA is seeking public input on how it can better utilize its data in rating motor carriers, potentially revamping its rating system. Also: Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz results in 700 OOS violations; Canadian ELD mandate webinar planned; more.
August 29, 2023
Trucker of the Year
Owner-op overcomes physical challenge for successful career
Despite being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and being eligible for 100% disability more than three decades ago, owner-operator Steve Massat's love of the business has kept him going since buying his first truck in 1988.
August 29, 2023
Business
What are your top trucking concerns? | New Orleans accident frauds: Latest charges, sentences
ATRI is asking carriers and drivers to complete its annual Top Industry Issues Survey. Also: Two more sentenced, five charged in New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme; recalls hit International trucks, Trail King trailer add-ons, Yokohama tires.
August 28, 2023
Regulations
Safety groups decry attempts to block speed limiters, OOIDA fires back
Safety advocacy groups, including the Trucking Alliance group of large carriers, urged Congress to oppose measures to block a speed limiter mandate. Also: Trimac acquires Tennessee-based bulk carrier; Love's expands again with two new stops.
August 25, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA making a run at revamp to carrier safety rating system
After withdrawing a rule in 2017 that would have altered its Safety Fitness Determination system for carriers, FMCSA now seeks to gather industry input on a new approach to more effectively use data to identify unfit carriers.
August 25, 2023
Regulations
Hours regs waived for wildfire relief haulers in western Canada | I-15, I-95 closures upcoming
Drivers hauling relief supplies into Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories are exempt from HOS regs through September. Also: I-15, I-95 lane closures upcoming; Love's launches annual Children's Miracle Network fundraising campaign.
August 24, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA should pick up the pace on broker transparency: OOIDA
While the agency signaled its intent in March to move forward on possible changes to broker transparency regulations, OOIDA is urging FMCSA to pick up the pace.
August 22, 2023
Business
Fuel prices level off after recent hikes | High drama at two crash scenes
Diesel prices are up 62 cents from 2023's low, but remain 52 cents lower than a year ago on average. Also: Trucker recognized for helping at SUV rollover accident scene; driver uninjured after truck rolls off I-84 onto surface street.
August 22, 2023
Business
Werner CEO shocked by small fleets' resilience amid trucking's 'bloodbath'
Werner's CEO said he "underestimated" the strength of small and medium fleets to survive trucking's downturn, but it's not all good news. Predictions of doom and gloom for owners must contend with savvy business owners' ability to weather the storm.
August 22, 2023
Business
How truckers can leverage existing relationships toward direct freight
With shippers executing more frequent contracting periods, lines between spot/contract freight blur, and those dynamics could play out to an advantage for a nimble small fleet/independent hoping to secure direct business more readily.
August 14, 2023
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