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Partners in Business
Good news, bad news: Owner-operator revenue down, but income finally rising
Savings on fuel and operational shifts (better efficiency, more miles, length of haul shifts or other adjustments) led income to rise in 2024 for owner-operators -- a first in the last three years. That's despite continuing rates and revenue decline.
March 27, 2025
Regulations
OOIDA urges Congress to act on non-domiciled CDLs, English proficiency
OOIDA told Congress that large carriers' "insatiable appetite for cheap labor" has led to an apparent rise in non-domiciled CDLs, and plenty operators who can't communicate in English. The panel agreed English proficiency was safety-critical.
March 26, 2025
Channel 19
Arkansas police testing English skills at roadside? Social media says yes, but ...
Despite a popular post on social media, both Arkansas State Police and Arkansas Highway Police, the latter under the umbrella of the state DOT, denied any English language testing or arrests.
March 25, 2025
Business
Walmart opens a brokerage? Mega-shipper now onboarding small fleets
Walmart emailed a "select group" of carriers offering them an "exciting opportunity" to haul for the retail giant. Does your small fleet meet the criteria?
March 25, 2025
Regulations
Trump nominates former Florida Highway Patrol Chief Derek Barrs to lead FMCSA
Just days after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Acting Administrator suddenly left the role, the White House has nominated Derek Barrs to lead the agency.
March 25, 2025
Partners in Business
Overdrive's new Partners in Business playbook for a truck owner-op's career
The new PIB, coproduced with ATBS, builds on the decades-old trucking business-education program for owner-operators with a reorganization and reformatting with today's pro trucker in mind. It's now a browsable online content library accessible today.
March 24, 2025
Business Management
Know the value of your time: Notes on paying yourself and business profits
Cost and income performance per unit of time worked isn't always a priority in the miles-focused trucking industry, yet tracking time performance closely and making adjustments is key for owner-operators who want to double down on efficiency.
January 1, 2025
Equipment and Maintenance
Beating predatory truck tows -- the Partners in Business guide
For owner-operators, an egregious tow or recovery bill can spell out a death sentence for a trucking career, maybe ruin life at home, too. Until the wider world acknowledges the grave realities, truckers need a resource.
January 1, 2025
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Could U.S. action in Venezuela bring diesel prices down?
Not likely anytime soon, analysts say. The monetary and time investment to ramp up oil production in Venezuela means little near-term impacts on the global oil market. At once, experts predict good tidings for diesel prices through early 2026.
Custom Rigs
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