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Freight signals encouraging (for now): ATBS' annual owner-operator income update
Rates fell in 2024, and revenues for the average owner-operator continued down, yet income was up, a sure sign that successful owners tightened the belt, increasing efficiency. Compare your performance against the averages here.
April 7, 2025
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Regulations
DOT calls for public input on regulations to remove, modify
The DOT is asking for input on regulations, guidance and more that can be modified or repealed. A similar deregulatory exercise was pursued by President Trump's first-term FMCSA, with some results. Here's how you can weigh in.
April 4, 2025
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Life
Trooper guilty in CDL test scheme | $755M truck parking bill in House
The former trooper allegedly gave passing scores to at least 17 CDL applicants regardless of whether they passed or not. Also: $755M truck parking legislation has bipartisan support; spot freight indicators up across segments; Pilot details Q1 expansions.
April 2, 2025
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Trucker of the Year
Accumulated wisdom of 34 years, 4.1 million miles: Trucker of the Year honored at MATS
In this video, track through owner-op Alan Kitzhaber's career and catch the moment he was presented with the 1/42nd-scale model of his 1995 Kenworth T600, "trophy" for the big win. Here, the full interview with Overnight Drive radio host Steve Sommers.
April 2, 2025
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Overdrive Radio
Freight markets, fraud, predatory towing, pay-to-park: Small-biz trucking challenges
Setting the issues stage for MATS, this wide-ranging discussion on small-biz and other industry-wide challenges ended with a clarion call for Congress to finish what it's started and dedicate millions in funding to free truck parking.
April 1, 2025
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Business
AI for owner-ops? 'Hey Bubba' AI wants to deal with brokers for you
With big brokers outsourcing routine communications to AI tools, owner-operators and small fleets can now fight fire with fire with their own bot. Its name is "Bubba."
April 1, 2025
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Trucker of the Year
'Keep digging': Trucker of the Month Dice Mayhem's Trucking seeds growth
Hunter and Tim Hubbard operate two dump trucks around northern Virginia. The couple started the business in 2019, working consistently toward better profits despite numerous challenges. Investment in a road tractor to haul cattle aims to expand business.
March 31, 2025
Hunter Hubbard's 2005 Kenworth W900
Trucker of the Year
Trucker of the Year honored at MATS with replica of his T600, Bostrom seat
Alan Kitzhaber's legendary run putting down more than 4,000,000 miles in a 1995 Kenworth T600 comes to an end with a bang as Overdrive honors the owner-operator as Trucker of the Year.
March 28, 2025
Alan Kitzhaber's T600 scale model, and the real thing
Regulations
FMCSA calls fraud a 'public safety crisis' in tech-focused MATS talk
The FMCSA on Friday at the Mid-America Truck Show took a hard stance against freight fraud, framing it as a threat to safety and the general public while promising a tech-powered crackdown.
March 28, 2025
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Business
New insurer in trucking market at MATS for first time
Geico’s fairly new trucking insurance program, launched in 2023, is now available in nearly two-thirds of the country, with accelerated expansion underway. The company's first MATS appearance started Thursday, March 27.
March 28, 2025
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Regulations
FMCSA Chief Counsel on deregulating trucking, English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs
During a MATS session Thursday, FMCSA Chief Counsel Jesse Elison highlighted the agency's priorities under Trump II, and responded to questions from truckers in attendance related to English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs.
March 27, 2025
FMCSA officials at MATS
Regulations
Part of anti-fraud bid, FMCSA to introduce new 'one-stop shop' for all carrier business
"The fraud experienced in the industry is coming from every corner and it's coming hard. We want to help mitigate that." FMCSA's Ken Riddle in announcing at MATS the new "Motus" one-stop shop for carrier compliance management coming in 2025.
March 27, 2025
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Regulations
Industry details challenges to House subcommittee
From safety technologies to drug testing and driver training, four trucking industry stakeholders make their cases for trucking's top priorities as Congress prepares to reauthorize surface transportation programs.
March 26, 2025
Pictured are John Elliott, Executive Chairman, Load One, Past Chairman, Truckload Carriers Association; on behalf of the Truckload Carriers Association; Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association; Ryan Lindsey, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, CRH; on behalf of the Shippers Coalition; Dan Glessing, President, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation; on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation;; and Cole Scandaglia, Senior Legislative Representative and Policy Advisor, International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Partners in Business
Good news, bad news: Owner-operator revenue down, but income finally rising
Savings on fuel and operational shifts (better efficiency, more miles, length of haul shifts or other adjustments) led income to rise in 2024 for owner-operators -- a first in the last three years. That's despite continuing rates and revenue decline.
March 27, 2025
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Business
Owner-ops see trucking insurance savings with tech, shopping around
Investing in technology -- and utilizing it to improve safety -- can have a notable impact on trucking insurance premiums. Depending on your situation, it could also pay off to shop around prior to renewal.
March 21, 2025
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Business
Uber Freight offering 'dedicated tours': Week-long AI-optimized hauls
Uber Freight's Power Loop offering expands to offer "dedicated tours," which can book carriers with weeks of loads with set percentage compensation that rises with more miles run.
March 26, 2025
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Business
Walmart opens a brokerage? Mega-shipper now onboarding small fleets
Walmart emailed a "select group" of carriers offering them an "exciting opportunity" to haul for the retail giant. Does your small fleet meet the criteria?
March 25, 2025
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Business
U.S.-based small businesses exempt from ownership-reporting requirements
The U.S. Treasury will publish an interim final rule that exempts U.S. companies and individuals from ownership reporting requirements. Also: Charlotte opens truck parking locator assist tool; new Love's adds truck parking in south Louisiana; more.
March 24, 2025
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DOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crash
After a driver killed three in a tragic crash in Florida, DOT calls out Washington and New Mexico for breaking federal rules in licensing and enforcement.
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