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Partners in Business
Put an insurance agent on your team
Quick tips on finding an insurer and the right questions to ask -- and when to ask them -- of an agent to get the best coverage.
November 2, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Insurance premium refunds: Know your rights -- update
Owner-operator and insurance agent W. Joel Baker on "unearned premium" refunds due to those who cancel an insurance policy. Above all, he notes, don’t let any unethical insurance company bully or intimidate you out of what is legally owed to you.
October 17, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Health care horror stories and how to avoid catastrophe
With this year's open enrollment period for the ACA's exchanges starting Nov. 1, Gary Buchs lays out the stories of three owner-ops' approaches to health insurance coverage, and the sometimes catastrophic business consequences of going uninsured.
October 31, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Getting close to 65? Now's the time to understand the realities around Medicare for health care needs
Contrary to road rumors, the health insurance available to those 65-plus isn't a totally free ride. An open enrollment period from October 15 through December 7 is under way -- new and longtime enrollees can examine the changes for the following year.
October 25, 2022
Partners in Business
DIY maintenance for a healthier bottom line
While your free time is valuable, every maintenance job you can do yourself is one you don’t have to pay someone else to do.
October 12, 2022
Overdrive Radio
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
Partners in Business
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
Partners in Business
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
Equipment
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
Partners in Business
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
Partners in Business
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
Partners in Business
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
Partners in Business
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
Overdrive Extra
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
Equipment
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
Partners in Business
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
Partners in Business
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
Partners in Business
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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