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Overdrive Radio
Inside the veterans-support mission of small fleet MSR Transport
For this Veterans Day 2021 special edition of Overdrive Radio, hear from active-duty servicemember and MSR co-owner Rob Ahlers on the meaning of the day and his mission to provide civilian career paths for returning servicemembers.
November 11, 2021
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Track personal miles for tax savings
You can deduct mileage on your personal vehicle if you make a business-related trip. It could help you cut your tax bill when tax time comes.
February 26, 2021
Overdrive Extra
Truckers 'scarce and under-utilized at the same time' -- how can that possibly be?
So asks MIT's Dr. David Correll, part of a podcast talk with working haulers. Correll was speaking to the constant drumbeat around a "driver shortage," even as truckers average just 6-7 hours of driving a day. What's your average daily hours utilization?
November 10, 2021
Electronic Logging Devices
Is your ELD ready for the 3G network shutdown?
Cell providers will start sunsetting their legacy 3G networks in February to make room for more advanced networks. As a result, any devices still relying on the 3G networks will become “bricks of silicon and plastic.” Make sure your device is ready.
November 9, 2021
Overdrive Radio
Low-hanging fruit to avoid FMCSA's drug/alcohol Clearinghouse violations
Too many carriers fail to finish the pre-employment "full query" of the Clearinghouse -- and required driver consent delivered in the database itself -- before the operator hits the road. Auditors hit those carriers with troublesome "acute" violations.
November 8, 2021
Regulations
Congress passes $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill with 'mixed bag' of impacts for owner-ops, small fleets
While the bill does allocate $110 billion for fixing highways, roads and bridges, it does not include funding to expand truck parking capacity. It also includes provisions to test a VMT tax in lieu of a fuels tax.
November 8, 2021
Small Fleet Champ
Silver Creek Transportation named Overdrive's Small Fleet Champ
Silver Creek was one of three finalists for the award, which was presented Thursday evening in Nashville at the National Association of Small Trucking Companies’ annual conference.
November 5, 2021
Business
I-17 closures planned this weekend in Phoenix
The Southbound lanes will be closed Friday night through Saturday evening, and the Northbound lanes will be closed Saturday night through Sunday. Also: New Flying J truck stop opens in Washington state.
November 4, 2021
Business
Operational considerations when learning the car-hauling ropes
There's a significant learning curve for new operators when it comes to loading and securing vehicles on a car-haul trailer. Likewise in knowing what to expect from new- or used-car loads, and making the decision on where to specialize.
November 2, 2021
Regulations
A new call for more split-sleeper flexibility, among other trucking asks to improve supply chains
A number of trucking groups submitted comments to DOT with recommendations on easing supply chain disruptions. Investing in infrastructure to ease congestion and expand truck parking, and more split-sleeper options for drivers, were among ideas.
November 3, 2021
Business
Who is really to blame for the crisis at the ports?
President Biden admitted long-entrenched "just-in-time" inventory tactics, championed during his time as VP, have backfired spectacularly. But, the rush to inventory build-up has created new earning opportunities for intermodal owner-ops.
November 3, 2021
Business
Auto-market turmoil, rates issues a big challenge to car haulers
Yet with the right approach to customers, owner-operators and small-fleet owners persevere, even as domestic auto production continues to lag well below pre-pandemic levels and used-auto markets falter in tandem. Latest in our "Niche Hauls" series here.
November 2, 2021
Small Fleet Champ
Here are the finalists for Overdrive's Small Fleet Champ award
One of these three fleets will take home the hardware in Overdrive's second annual Small Fleet Championship.
October 29, 2021
Overdrive Extra
Using your business plan as a tool for success
“What will be the difference between the owners who thrive and those who do not?” Gary Buchs asks in this column on the value of the basic business plan, fully engaged over time. Avoid repeating mistakes by putting plans in writing.
October 27, 2021
Small Fleet Champ
Trucking mastery: Nick Hewitt and platform hauler PTSI
Nick Hewitt's mastery of the trucking business is as complete as it can be, with four decades as a driver, then owner-op, dispatcher, commissioned agent and now small fleet owner behind him. PTSI is among 10 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists.
October 27, 2021
Business
Uber Freight speeding up payments to carriers | Vets Day deals from Pilot
Uber Freight has partnered with card-issuing platform Marqeta and payments platform Branch to offer faster payments to carriers and a fuel card. Also: Trucker named Highway Angel; new TA Service Center in Florida; Veterans Day deals from Pilot.
October 26, 2021
Business
California port backlog an 'emergency' requiring the national guard?
President Joe Biden floated the possibility of using National Guard troops to move freight as a group of California businesses demand temporary deregulation to address the massive port backlog.
October 26, 2021
Overdrive Radio
Supply chain crunch at the ports: Perspective from the East Coast
Why are California and other ports overwhelmed? Port of Virginia-based intermodal small fleet owner-operator George Berry feels that, at least out West, California's in-use diesel emissions regs/other restrictions have exacerbated a multifaceted problem.
October 25, 2021
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Hours of Service
FMCSA details upcoming hours-of-service flexibility test rules
The agency moves forward with two pilot programs to collect data on increased flexibility in HOS regs with more split-sleeper options (up to 5/5 hours) and the ability to pause the 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours. More than 250 drivers will participate in each test.
Electronic Logging Devices
Highway plans ELD update after HOS cheats found on platform
Regulations
Trump orders relief for on-highway red-dyed diesel use
Small Fleet Champ
Leading by example: McKinney & Sons' top-notch service, equipment
Overdrive Radio
Home to stay: Mintu Pandher on 2017 ELD protest legacy, non-domiciled CDL crackdown
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Cash Flow Survival Guide: Avoid the Pitfalls of Payment Delays
