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Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Save every receipt, no matter how small
Take advantage of all your business expenses by collecting your receipts no matter how small they might be. Get more details right here on Overdrive Online.
April 8, 2021
CSA's Data Trail
A sharp rise in moving violations, as inspection numbers inch back toward pre-COVID levels
A very small number of states in 2021 show inspection levels at or above 2019, as a new emphasis in some on Level 3 driver inspections following traffic stops pushes moving violations to new heights. Download the 2022 CSA's Data Trail update for more.
July 19, 2022
Regulations
'All the terminals are shut down': Owner-ops' AB 5 protests hit Port of Oakland
While port officials said impacts of the protests were mostly unknown, a small fleet owner on the ground in Oakland said multiple terminals are not operating. Also: St. Christopher Fund gets new sponsor; latest Highway Angel.
July 19, 2022
Regulations
California Congressmembers call on Gov. Newsom to repeal AB 5 for trucking
Members of the California Congressional Delegation called on the governor to prevent AB 5 from applying to trucking. Also: Autocar issues recall over steering gears; Carrier launches new remote analysis capabilities; ATA stands up "Women in Motion."
July 18, 2022
Regulations
Broker reform: Should dispatch services be considered brokers?
FMCSA's comment request for developing guidance on the definitions of "broker" and "bona fide agent" yielded opinions ranging from a view that all dispatch services are "skirting the rules" to more nuanced takes on the real roles such services play.
July 18, 2022
Overdrive Radio
Walcott show report: What can you learn from a truck-show recharge?
Our own Gary Buchs narrates Day One of the Walcott Truckers Jamboree, where generally upbeat owners delivered beautiful working rigs, plenty pride, and commitment to the culture of ownership. "In this country, I don't see us ever losing that drive."
July 15, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Say no to legalized theft: Rein in exorbitant nonconsensual tow fees
Colorado trucking association's Greg Fulton calls for an end to tow company abuse of "the privilege of being on a state’s safety rotation" -- trucking companies, he says, "should not be at the mercy of unscrupulous towing operators'" excessive fees.
July 15, 2022
Regulations
Owner-operator protests over AB 5 underway at California ports
Dozens if not hundreds of owner-operators began protesting AB 5 at California's Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Wednesday. Also: Landstar recognizes million-mile-plus safe drivers; Love's opens new Speedco locations.
July 14, 2022
Hours of Service
2020's split-sleeper change: FMCSA's greatest hit?
A majority of drivers now enjoy increased productivity with hours-accounting flexibility after 2020's split-sleeper shift in the hours of service. But not everyone agrees, and not everyone thinks trucking and its regulators are headed down the right path.
July 14, 2022
Business
Clark Transfer: Minimum revenue guarantee for leased owners gaining traction
How this show hauler and its 100% owner-operator fleet are bouncing back after its entire universe of customers shut down during COVID: A minimum revenue guarantee, fuel-surcharge changes, and more designed to communicate commitment to contractors.
July 13, 2022
Business
Inflation surges to new high, small fleet per-mile profits turning negative
Inflation reaches record levels, again, and the operating profit among small fleets has slid as much as 66 cents per mile.
July 13, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: The benefits of trailer ownership
While leased operators don’t have the pressing need to provide a trailer that most independents do, they often find trailer ownership has significant earning potential.
April 1, 2021
Regulations
Pennsylvania enacts new law requiring snow, ice removal
The law requires drivers to make “reasonable efforts” to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following heavy storms. Also: Trucking groups ask Congress to pass security credentialing bill; latest Highway Angel; SC truck convoy launches.
July 12, 2022
Business
New program aims to connect owner-ops, private fleets for freight opportunities
The "We Deliver Flexibility" program helps owner-operators connect with private fleets who need added capacity to move freight.
July 12, 2022
Business
CloudTrucks launches new credit card for owner-ops, small fleets
CT Credit is a no-fee, no-interest Visa business card that aims to help businesses better manage expenses and build healthy business credit. Also: Southeastern Penn. police targeting aggressive drivers; Arizona upgrading I-17 rest area.
July 8, 2022
Business
More ELDs make Canada registry | Kelly regional drive tire recalled
Zonar Logs has received third-party certification from Transport Canada’s accreditation body COMDriver for use by Canadian fleets. Also: Goodyear is recalling a batch of Kelly regional drive tires; Trucker Path offering fleet customization.
July 7, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Have a fixed residence
Run a single-truck business? You need to report a fixed residence. Here’s why.
March 26, 2021
Business
How fleet's operator-first approach seeks to pay off for leased haulers
From company culture to high-load-percentage compensation, Minnesota-based Long Haul Trucking aims to make sure its leased owner-operators are well taken care of.
July 5, 2022
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'One thing led to another' for Lacoh Transport's custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 build
What started out as a modest build for a nice working truck turned into an all-out custom transformation by Geis Peterbilt's Cody McCandless. Along the way, "a lot of days that you don’t succeed," McCandless said, "but the challenge has been accepted, and we’re having fun with it.”
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