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On the ‘flower gravy train’: Direct-ship greenhouse freight, 10-4 D.C. convoy and more with Scott Hampton

Hampton pulled hoppers before transitioning to the operation he’s in today, which he describes as his “flower gravy train” doing multi-drop distribution runs for shipper Dallas Johnson Greenhouse in Council Bluffs. Also in this latest Overdrive Radio edition, the tale of how he got back to the front of the 10-4 D.C. convoy that Oct. Saturday in Northern Virginia

December 7, 2018

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Beware what you sign with brokers: Freight-payment offsetting of cargo claims a ‘sucker’s game’

Ever had a broker give you load after load following a cargo claim, then never pay you for any of them? Such can be the case when “right to offset” clauses are included in a brokerage contract. Issues discussed in this Overdrive Radio edition with transportation attorney Hank Seaton, with an outline also of ways to revamp the safety-rating system for small-fleet/owner-op benefit.

December 3, 2018

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Truckers helping foster 12-year-old Robbie Welsh’ creative journey

In this edition Overdrive Radio, St. Louis mother Sarah Welsh details how the trucking community, particularly a variety of owner-operators among it, has helped foster her 12-year-old son Robbie’s passion for so many things trucking — and particularly: “meeting drivers to talk about their trucks,” Sarah says. A kindred spirit, as it were. More…

November 19, 2018