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The spot-market slide, and an owner-op return to leasing refuge
As rates on the spot markets for freight have fallen, ATBS is starting to see a shift for many owners who went out and got authority during the last couple of spot market boom years, a move back to leasing. Dig into revenue, cost, income performance here.
September 30, 2022
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Back to basics with owner-operator business planning
If you’re successful but never had a written business plan, you’re probably already doing these things in your mind. Yet there's accountability power in writing plans down -- and potential to yield better results achieving goals.
September 28, 2022
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Big owner-operator revenue gains entirely offset by fuel, other costs
And then some, for some segments among clients of the ATBS owner-operator business services firm. Independents and leased flatbedders led the way in income losses year-over-year, comparing 12-month periods through June.
September 20, 2022
Average revenue for ATBS clients -- July 2021-June 2022
Digging into the changing dynamics of used-truck warranties
Used-truck warranty providers are well aware of the reputation that has built around them over the years among owner-operators. In recent years, however, they've been working to improve their customers' experience.
September 15, 2022
Bud Davenport's Freightliner and Kenworth tractors
Where to find financing for that new piece of equipment
There are multiple options for borrowing money. Check around for the lender that best suits your needs.
September 14, 2022
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Know the full extent of your costs before going independent
One major mistake many owner-operators make when considering the move to run under their own authority is to underestimate the total cost of operations. Plan compliance duties in these areas for better cost estimation.
September 7, 2022
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Owner-operator income trend falls off record pace
In a preview of an online seminar upcoming Thursday, September 15, at 6 p.m. Eastern time, owner-operator business services firm ATBS revealed some of the results of its semi-annual benchmarking data analysis, showing income losses over prior 12 months.
September 1, 2022
ATBS' income chart through June 2022 comparing performance to prior twelve months
Plan carefully for a profitable week
Smart owner-operators make every single week as profitable as possible. To do so, take into account the negotiation and load availability advantages and disadvantages of every day of the week.
September 1, 2022
Truck backed into a dock
How to do more than just live with the horror of high fuel
We all gawked earlier this year at fuel-pump pictures shared to social media that showed high costs to fill our tractors’ big tanks. Yet continuing shock over gross cost begs bigger questions for owners about what really matters: profit.
August 24, 2022
$5.999 price per gallon, all taxes included diesel
Given sky-high repair costs, used-truck warranties more valuable than ever
While extended warranties on used trucks tend to get something of a bad rap among owner-operators, the current state of the used truck market amid skyrocketing equipment, parts and labor costs has made warranties more attractive.
August 16, 2022
Used truck warranty poll
Partners in Business tip: Hire the kids
Provide tax-free earnings for age-appropriate work and help cut your tax bill. Check out all the details in the Partners in Business program produced by Overdrive.
May 26, 2021
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Partners in Business tip: Open a separate checking account for your business
If you're an owner-operator, be sure to check out this Partners in Business tip about the importance of separating business and personal checking accounts.
April 29, 2021
business money taxes
Partners in Business tip: Perform regular PM
Preventive maintenance ensures your truck is running efficiently. Here are a few items to regularly check.
April 16, 2021
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Leasing out equipment? Call your insurance agent first
Both trucks and trailers that are leased out bring increased potential to be damaged, stolen, abandoned or vandalized. Coverage necessarily will be the responsibility of the party leasing equipment from you. Be extra careful who you do business with.
July 25, 2022
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Partners in Business tip: Save every receipt, no matter how small
Take advantage of all your business expenses by collecting your receipts no matter how small they might be. Get more details right here on Overdrive Online.
April 8, 2021
business money taxes
Partners in Business tip: The benefits of trailer ownership
While leased operators don’t have the pressing need to provide a trailer that most independents do, they often find trailer ownership has significant earning potential.
April 1, 2021
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Partners in Business tip: Have a fixed residence
Run a single-truck business? You need to report a fixed residence. Here’s why.
March 26, 2021
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Understanding costs/profit in relation to time for better load evaluations
Trying to select the loads based on the information showing on the load boards, or received from a broker on the phone, can play out with huge differences when it comes to bedrock costs/profit. Use these cost strategies for better self-dispatch results.
June 27, 2022
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