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Investing in relationships — Tips and an amazing story
Trucking radio host Kevin Rutherford speaks on proving yourself to be of extra value to your customer. Check out the video here on Overdrive.
September 19, 2018
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Strong freight + few trucks = Record owner-operator income
Watch Todd Amen discuss how the Market Demand Index has climbed in 2018 and what that means for owner-operator pay this year.
September 7, 2018
Partners in Business
Let the good times roll: Owner-operators in the best of times, say ATBS reps
ATBS President and Vice President discuss trends and trucking industry business at GATS as part of Overdrive's Partners in Business program. Learn more today.
August 24, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Partners in Business podcast: Managing your money and time
This installment in the podcast series of Overdrive’s Partners in Business, excerpting portions of the manual coproduced with ATBS, covers how to develop and use profit and loss statements, and how to understand your revenue, earnings and costs.
February 23, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Partners in Business podcast: Getting started as an owner-operator
This Overdrive Radio podcast covers the first four chapters from the Partners in Business manual — from making the transition to self-employment, choosing a financial services partner, creating a strong business plan and establishing your bookkeeping.
January 31, 2018
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How to graze in greener pastures
There’s a lot more to running an owner-operator business than chasing the next sweet bonus or an extra penny per mile. With downtime and other matters, the total cost to change carriers can run into thousands of dollars. Don’t let a rash decision force you to repeat the process too soon.
December 22, 2017
Overdrive Extra
Making the transition to owner-operator
The expanded freedom and earning potential of running as an owner-operator come with a big tradeoff: greater self-discipline and more demanding money management.
June 15, 2017
Overdrive Radio
Partners in Business podcast: Managing your fuel costs
This installment of Overdrive’s Partners in Business covers how to control fuel costs. That includes minimizing fuel consumption, getting a fair fuel surcharge and choosing where to buy fue
May 24, 2017
Partners in Business
Partners in Business: Computers, Mobile Devices and the Internet
Online trucking resources combined with ever-cheaper digital tools can help you work faster, smarter and more profitably.
March 17, 2017
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Get full disclosure in finance contracts
Truth-in-lending laws do not apply to commercial loans, such as truck financing, so dealers do not have to give full disclosure, but most will if they are asked.
March 15, 2017
Partners in Business
Partners in Business: Controlling tire costs
Keep your No. 2 variable expense to a minimum with smart spec’ing.
January 9, 2017
Partners in Business
Partners in Business: Trucking insurance
Understand the types of coverage and what your operation requires.
December 9, 2016
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Learn to bargain
Never settle for the first quote when you are seeking a truck loan.
November 30, 2016
Partners in Business
Partners in Business: Selecting a business services provider
This financial lifeline involves more than just tax preparation concerns.
November 1, 2016
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Prepare for loans
When you apply for a loan, you should come armed with certain information. Here’s what you need.
October 19, 2016
Partners in Business
Partners in Business: Going independent
Getting your own carrier authority comes with risks and rewards.
October 3, 2016
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Account for monthly variable costs
If you drive 9,600 miles one month and 10,000 miles the next, you’ll have two sets of costs for each month.
September 28, 2016
Partners in Business
Partners in Business: Health and income insurance
Paying for coverage of personal risks is a cost of doing business.
September 7, 2016
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