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Double-brokered freight fraud: How to prevent, with a U.S. postal inspector who cracked case
In this edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, postal inspector Steve Cohen details how the scheme works and how motor carriers can stop it. Listen here.
November 13, 2020
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Fighting ID fraud in the broker-carrier transaction isn’t solely on truckers
When ID thieves get between legitimate brokers and carriers, it's the trucker that bears the brunt of the burden. Learn how to combat this here on Overdrive.
November 11, 2020
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March 24, 2025
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Where’s the ‘sweet spot’ size for small fleets? And other insights into owner-op growth
Owner-operators share their insights on balancing sizing of their small fleets, hiring and retaining the best drivers, and more. Details on Overdrive.
November 6, 2020
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This brain trick worsens the danger of cumulative sleep loss | Cabover ‘Joy Ride’ to the port
Bill Hambrick discusses logistics culture valuing timeliness above nearly everything else and Ben Cadle speaks on supply chain stress and irregularities.
November 5, 2020
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Passing the ‘trucking bug’ down with David Lewis’ 1997 International
Davidson Trucking-leased owner-operator Lewis reveals a trucking passion and hopes to pass the bug down to the next generation. Watch here on Overdrive.
November 3, 2020
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Listen back: Truckers, brokers sound off in freight transaction transparency session
Three petitions, a wide array of views. Hear the full session audio, edited slightly to remove technical interruptions, in this edition of Overdrive Radio.
November 2, 2020
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An indie dispatcher’s growing pains meet an owner-op in search of service after ‘every man for himself’ pandemic crunch
In unfamiliar areas, Jose Williams thought to turn to a young dispatch service after reading about them here during the summer. Here's his mixed experience.
October 28, 2020
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Medical resources hiding in plain sight
This trucking association's app offers owner-operators a '24/7 Doctor' function to its members but isn't getting as traction as it could. Read more here.
October 27, 2020
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Sell service, haul value, build relationships — words to the wise, from a longtime independent
Owner-operator Artie Daniel built his business selling service to the customer, whether broker or shipper, for long-lasting connection. More in Overdrive Radio.
October 23, 2020
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Welcome to the ‘deckplate diner,’ can I take your order?
As the coronavirus continues to impact daily life, truck drivers note that truck stop food-service patterns have shifted most during their stops. More here.
October 22, 2020
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The day an ELD mandate protestor and ELD provider visited the White House to talk brokers
In this week's episode of Overdrive Radio, Mike Landis and C.J. Karman recall how they came together to speak with the White House chief of staff about brokers.
October 16, 2020
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A truck stop giant on I-81, with new dining options, plans even more parking
Look around White's Travel Center and the truck stop owner's new Quaker Steak and Lube restaurant, as well as find out what's coming to the truck stop here.
October 15, 2020
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A tough run continues for young Liam Salmon and his family
Owner-operator Howard Salmon's four-year-old son, Liam, continues his battle with cancer. His story spreads through campaigns large and small. More here.
October 12, 2020
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Answering hours questions, as some ELDs falsely flag errors when new rule options used
In this edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, we answer truckers' hours of service questions and dive into reported issues of ELD snafus under the new regs.
October 8, 2020
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Sundown symphony: Voices, air horns blend at National Mall
Video from horn-honking sundown runs mixed with the voices of advocacy at 10-4 on D.C. Attendees' efforts benefited an area food bank and Truckers Final Mile.
October 6, 2020
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Update: Brokered transaction transparency investigations, resources, listening session upcoming
A comment period on brokered-transaction transparency, contract disclosure waivers and potential changes remains open through October 19, and FMCSA has promised a listening session this month. Meanwhile, review views on the issue and the brass tacks of the 371.3 regulation here.
October 1, 2020
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Making the decision to accept your fleet’s camera — or not
What triggers the Lytx company's DriveCam cameras to record? How are recordings stored? Other questions addressed in evaluation of this owner-op's situation.
September 30, 2020
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Point of emphasis from readers: Hours of service regs all about how much you can drive
Hypothetical scenarios around HOS regulations spark reader conversations, pointing to a fact sometimes miscontrued. Duty limits are all about drive time.
September 29, 2020
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