PIB TIP: DEFINE YOUR BUSINESS. Before you lease a

Oct 12, 2011

PIB TIP: DEFINE YOUR BUSINESS. Before you lease a truck, spend some time researching the type of freight you want to haul. By knowing what industry you will haul for before you buy or lease a truck, you may uncover hidden costs and specific requirements that will influence your purchase. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at ATBS, the nation’s largest owner-operator business services firm, and is sponsored by Freightliner Trucks.

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Overdrive’s annual Pride & Polish virtual truck show attracts entries from across the nation showcasing show-quality design, mechanical ingenuity and plenty of trucking-business pride. Find recent-history awards shows, in-depth features about the winners, and more.