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Overdrive Extra
Plan and prepare before moving beyond just one truck to grow the business
W. Joel Baker makes the case for careful preparation and costs considerations for an independent owner-operator thinking of growing beyond a single truck. For him in his early trucking history, remaining just one truck was the best decision. Here's why.
April 4, 2022
Partners in Business
Could record owner-op income, despite cost inflation, be longer-term trend?
What typically happens when freight's good? Fleets flood the market with new equipment, driving rates down. It's not possible now, noted presenters in this Overdrive/ATBS seminar, held at MATS. Sit in on the presentation in full via video here.
March 30, 2022
Partners in Business
Despite record freight market, challenges remain for operators
Rising fuel and maintenance costs, coupled with a decrease in miles, kept owner-operator net income levels in check in 2021, according to numbers presented at Overdrive's Partners in Business session at MATS -- download slides, new PIB manual here.
March 25, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Opt for deadhead over layovers
Be prepared to deadhead instead of laying over. Here’s why.
September 3, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Back to efficiency/safety basics with advanced driver assist systems
If you're driving with an advanced driver-assist system, notes longtime pro Jeff Clark in this op-ed on the partnership between safety and efficiency, try to maximize both for greater fuel mileage and more safety.
March 22, 2022
Partners in Business
Updated Partners in Business book now available
The interactive 2022 Partners in Business manual features loads of content offering business tips and advice for owner-operators of all experience levels.
March 21, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Shorter loan, less costly truck
The ideal loan term for a three-year depreciable asset like a heavy-duty truck is three or four years. Here’s why.
September 10, 2020
Partners in Business
Partners in Business, live and in person, at MATS March 25
Overdrive's PIB owner-operator business-focused program, produced in partnership with ATBS, is excited to return this year with an in-person seminar at the Mid-America Trucking Show Friday, March 25, at 1:45 p.m. local time.
March 4, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Analyze your oil
Did you know an engine oil analysis can help you understand engine wear problems before causing too much damage to your engine? Learn more on Overdrive.
August 12, 2020
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: When to upgrade your truck
Rules of thumb on when it’s time to trade your old rig for a newer one.
November 20, 2019
Channel 19
Flatbed securement accountability, mentoring, training in practice
Longtime independent and Gary's Fleet Service hotshot flatbed/step deck dispatcher Gary McGaha feels his securement practice, an easy strategy to implement, might be "a perfect job for very experienced drivers" sidelined by medical or retired.
March 1, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Carry a notebook with your receipt envelope
This notebook — or alternately, a log kept in a document on your smartphone or other mobile device — will be used to record those expenses for which you cannot obtain a receipt.
July 22, 2020
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Driving habits and tire life
Many of the problems caused by bad driving habits show up as uneven tire wear. Even absent poor driving, check your tires daily for irregular wear.
July 2, 2020
Overdrive Extra
What do insurance companies use to calculate our insurance premium rates?
Insurance agent/longtime owner-operator W. Joel Baker breaks down why his own first annual trucking insurance premium was so high when he got authority -- most of the factors that go into an insurance rate are under your control.
February 14, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Log maintenance records
Only with complete records can you track the work done on your truck and, when necessary, prove that required maintenance has been done.
June 25, 2020
Overdrive Extra
There's no better time than now to prep financially for retirement
We're not talking about selling off the equipment, however -- Overdrive Extra contributor Gary Buchs details strategies to take toward retirement account contributions, the differences between IRA types and SEPs, with a significant savings advantage.
February 7, 2022
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Save for retirement
If you don’t have a retirement account, here are some tips on how to start one, and how to get the most out of it.
June 17, 2020
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Define your business
Before you buy or lease a truck, spend some time researching the type of freight you want to haul.
June 10, 2020
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