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Channel 19
'Verified scam attempt' impersonates TQL, promises dedicated lanes
Scammers evolve, spoofing TQL's phone number and faking emails to offer dedicated lanes, for the low one-time fee of $1,100, or so they say.
July 7, 2026
Equipment
Empty miles: The ultimate fuel waster
Planning your next load's destination, keep the prospects for reload high in mind. Ideally, you'll make the next pick with as little deadhead as possible. In this special report download, find 79 other ways to save fuel to boost the bottom line.
July 1, 2026
Partners in Business
Prep for these tax deductions, credits year-round to mitigate IRS audit risk
Trucking tax pros work routinely with owner-operator clients to file Form 4136 and get credit for tax paid on reefer and/or APU diesel. Keep separate records for those fuel purchases for the most accurate accounting to mitigate audit risk. Find more ways to prep throughout the year to save at tax time.
July 1, 2026
Business
Prime Inc. sues IRS to recover $11M in reefer fuel taxes
The fleet says its use of diesel fuel in its trailers' refrigeration units “is an off-highway, nontaxable business use,” and is therefore eligible for tax credits on the taxes paid for the fuel.
July 1, 2026
Overdrive Radio
Get prepped for traffic stops, inspections before CVSA 'Safe Driver' week
Overdrive Radio offers up ways to prep for the Operation Safe Driver Week traffic blitz happening July 12-18 nationwide. Hear from enforcers in a state well-known for roadside stops -- No. 11 toughest in Overdrive's nationwide rankings for moving violations.
June 29, 2026
Equipment
Extend the cab sides for up to 3% better diesel MPG
For tractors not already aero-optimized, installing cab side extenders creates a smoother airflow over the tractor-trailer gap for dry van/reefer haulers. Makers estimate a fuel-efficiency improvement of 1%-3%. It's one of 80 ways to improve fuel efficiency in this special-report download.
June 24, 2026
Equipment
How 20 MPH could save 2 MPG: Slow it down, keep fuel in the tank
Sometimes life in the slow lane is worth more than the time saved headed to the next stop. The old maxim that every mile per hour above 55 equates to a 0.1-MPG drop in fuel economy has held true for years. In this special report, 79 more time-tested ways to boost MPG.
June 17, 2026
Overdrive Radio
Spec the truck to the job: Owner-op Ron Schreiner's turn to oilfield work
Schreiner’s current business reboot sees him following his own best pieces of advice for all manner of new-to-the-business owners. Namely, find the right used truck for the job you’ll be doing. His personal experience attests after initial purchase of a Pete 386 whose rear suspension wasn't quite up to his oilfield work.
June 15, 2026
Equipment
Use the cruise: Boost fuel efficiency long-term
On flat terrain, cruise control maintains steady fuel flow to prevent the “foot-tap” fluctuations that waste it. Adaptive cruise, designed for efficiency, adjusts speed and power as necessary. Even better: predictive systems see hills coming to adjust throttle before the climb. In this special report, 79 more ways to boost MPG.
June 10, 2026
Overdrive Radio
Will FMCSA safety rating be key to owner-ops' access to freight?
Short answer: Not by itself. Today on Overdrive Radio, a view from the broker's side of the equation. Jennifer Mead of S2 argues for more safety rating from FMCSA, yet underscores the value of in-real-life relationships between middlemen and carrier service providers.
June 8, 2026
Maintenance
Tire pressure monitoring to boost MPG
Fuel economy falls by 1% for every 10 psi of under-inflation. Don't skip tried-and-true pressure checks during the pre-trip, or get real-time results with pressure monitoring systems that provide instant alerts to act when a tire needs air. Explore 79 more ways to save fuel in this special report.
June 3, 2026
Partners in Business
Cost of changing carriers: Pay-package evaluations, return on investment, mastering self-dispatch
An early mistake leasing to the wrong carrier can set back an owner-op early in the career. In four installments of Overdrive's Partners in Business, find smart questions to ask any potential carrier and evaluate high downtime costs to switch, effective pay-package investigation, and self-dispatch mastery.
June 2, 2026
Equipment
Trailer skirts and tail fairings: What's the aero worth in MPG?
On vans, side skirts alone deliver a 7.4% savings, according to verified testing, worth more than 40 cents/gal. at today's diesel prices. Add tail fairings to reduce drag created by the vacuum at the back of a fast-moving combo, and get as much as a 1 MPG boost with both. Find 79 more ways to save fuel here.
May 27, 2026
Overdrive Extra
Trucking 'gold fever' brewing? Don't let rates rah-rah blur costs
It’s hard to miss rhetoric about how great rates are. For Gary Buchs, his first reaction to the big run-up is a bit different, recognizing costs will rise in tandem. Take a lesson from the 1800s "Gold Rush" out West.
May 22, 2026
Equipment
Eliminate idling: Big fuel savings add up
Even for a short stop, you’ll save money by not idling. Look for other times when you have a habit of idling but can’t justify it. Invest in an APU, inverter, DC air conditioner ... There are many paths to total idling elimination. Find 79 more ways to save fuel in this special report download.
May 20, 2026
Small Fleet Champ
Trucking insurance: How to make underwriters fight for your business
An
Overdrive
2025 Small Fleet Champ's flatbed biz makes good on growth goals with a transparent promise to owner-operators: 15% of the gross for costs, no insurance chargebacks. "We had companies fighting over our business" this year, he said, with similarly transparent ELD data engagement.
May 18, 2026
Business
Last call! Weigh in on broker vetting and transparency, fraud, bond claims
ICYMI: Take Overdrive's survey on freight fraud, broker credit checks and other vetting. Middlemen's own reliance on “carrier vetting” systems is sure to grow with the recent SCOTUS broker-accountability ruling -- the survey digs in on those systems, nonpayment, bond claims, "chameleons" and transparency.
May 15, 2026
Regulations
Truckers' DataQs to-do: Timely, thorough filings for the win
If you came out of Roadcheck (any roadside inspection, really) with a violation you don't agree with, you'll need more than just opinion to bring an effective challenge via the DataQs review system. Here, find state inspectors' best advice on collecting and presenting evidence to correct the record.
May 14, 2026
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