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‘Contactless’ load and unload on the rise, but far from universal for owner-operators
It's far from universal for owner-operators, yet replacement of paper BOLs with electronic versions has hit trucking mainstream thanks to COVID-19.
December 10, 2020
Voices
POLL: What aspect of a COVID relief bill should be most prioritized by Congress?
Direct cash payments to taxpayers or further federal unemployment? Support for health networks and first responders to assistance to small businesses? What’s your take on the biggest priority for a COVID relief bill out of Congress?
December 10, 2020
Business
Post-Thanksgiving spot freight — mixed pictures for flatbed, dry van, reefer
While spot rates have been setting records, there are signs that pricing is beginning to soften for the first time in more than seven months. Details here.
December 9, 2020
Business
Truckers spreading Christmas cheer with parades despite COVID restrictions
While some have been canceled due to COVID, a number of Christmas trucking parades will go on. And other news: Progressive is offering a new usage-based insurance program for small business truckers; the 2021 SuperRigs calendar is available to order; and two large fleets announced driver pay increases.
December 9, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Making the case for renewed trucking pride
After a tough year, owner-operator Clifford Petersen opens up about his renewed sense of trucking pride and his glass-half-full outlook for 2021.
December 9, 2020
Channel 19
One trucker’s push for potential national resolution to fight DIPG and other childhood cancers
Update: Howard Salmon, whose son is battling DIPG, with other advocates believes a House resolution could do wonders for DIPG awareness and research funding.
December 8, 2020
Business
Team owner-ops recognized for helping young boy after crash
Husband-wife team William and Becky Gregory were named Highway Angels for rescuing/caring for a boy following a crash that killed his father. And other news: RLS Logistics’ new brokerage office. FMCSA allows brake-activated amber pulsating lights for vans. Reman-brake shoes production milestone.
December 8, 2020
Business
Volatile 2020 puts spotlight on owner-operators’ year-end tax timing decisions
Your 2020 tax liability: Discover what's to know about timing issues regarding expenses, depreciation and more as the volatile 2020 tax year comes to an end.
December 8, 2020
Business
Trucking’s exemption from Calif.’s owner-operator test still in place, despite state court opinion
"Regardless of what the state court says," the federal injunction against California's A.B. 5 law as it relates to trucking still applies. More on Overdrive.
December 7, 2020
Business
Army vet and Werner driver wins a Kenworth T680
Trucking news and briefs for Monday, Dec. 7: Army vet and Werner Enterprises trucker Ivan Hernandez won a new Kenworth T680 in a rookie driver recognition program. A new Peterbilt Store opens in West Columbia, South Carolina. And: A reminder to watch out for corrosion from de-icing products.
December 7, 2020
Channel 19
DataQs: A ‘small victory’ amid ongoing difficulty in fighting errant roadside violations
It's the most common sort of DataQs challenge. It's also the least likely to be successfully changed, yet here's an example where persistence paid off.
December 7, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Time to account for independent dispatch services in regulation?
TIA wants limits on independent dispatchers to work for just one carrier, and if more, registration as a broker. Here, owner-ops weigh in via Overdrive Radio.
December 4, 2020
Business
Trucking group wants drivers prioritized for COVID vaccine
ATA sent letters to the White House, CDC, President-elect Biden urging truckers be included in the first phase of COVID vaccines. And other news: Truckers Christmas Group’s record, nomination-deadline change. Annual Wreaths Across America event set. Minn. wants to change CDL testing.
December 4, 2020
Business
How PPP loans, other pandemic measures, could affect owner-operators’ 2020 tax bills
Discover what owner-operators need to know about how stimulus measures and IRS policies related to the coronavirus pandemic could impact taxes on April 15.
December 4, 2020
Business
Hours waiver for COVID relief haulers extended into 2021
FMCSA’s emergency HOS waiver for COVID relief haulers has been extended. And other news: XPO spins off its warehousing business; Volvo VNR Electric buyers will benefit from a premium service package; and a trucker was named a Highway Angel for helping an elderly man who had fallen.
December 3, 2020
Business
Flatbed and dry van rates continued to accelerate in Nov.; reefer relaxed
Spot market per-mile rates averages show dry van and flatbed continue to accelerate while reefer rates are up year over year but have slipped since Oct.
December 3, 2020
Overdrive Extra
6 tasks to assess 2020 and set biz priorities for 2021
Did your owner-operator business hit its goals for 2020? What can you do to adjust for 2021? Check out these 6 steps for assessing your business on Overdrive.
December 3, 2020
Voices
POLL: Is it time for a national review panel of industry/enforcement to decide DataQs appeals?
In carriers’ violation/crash-info challenges through the federal DataQs system that are appealed, it’s often the case that the original jurisdiction/personnel that issued the violation or handled the crash is the final arbiter. Should a new system be devised for appeals?
December 2, 2020
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'She's the rock': Owner-operator Patrick White leans on solid partner in tough times
The January Trucker of the Month credits here tells a story of perseverance through accidents and injuries, and building a team around him to excel despite the barriers fate’s thrown at him. His rock-solid biz foundation? Ashlyn White, his wife, who nominated him for the honor.
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