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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

Life

NTSB details harrowing timeline of deadly Wyoming I-80 tunnel crash

A pickup truck that spun out was the first incident that led to a fiery crash in Wyoming in February that claimed three lives. Also: RaceTrac gearing up to open 100th high-flow diesel location for truckers, exhibiting at MATS.

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

Life

What to expect at MATS this week: Custom rigs, deals, networking ...

In addition to the wide range of events put on by MATS organizers -- from educational sessions to the PKY Truck Beauty Championship and more -- MATS also promises plenty from exhibitors on the show floor. Here, a few highlights. ...

March 21, 2025

Trucker of the Year

Get ready: Join us at MATS to honor Trucker of the Year Alan Kitzhaber

Owner-operator Kitzhaber will be at the Mid-America Trucking Show next week March 27-29, where Overdrive will present him with the scale-model replica of his 4-million-mile-plus 1995 Kenworth T600 on Friday the 28th, your chance to meet him.

March 19, 2025

Equipment

Kenworth discontinuing W900 models, T800W and C500

Kenworth announced the end of production of the W900L, W900B, T800W and C500 models due to tightening emissions regulations and other issues.

March 18, 2025

Overdrive Radio

Tony Justice: Top billing at MATS, honoring a mother's legacy, prospects for new record

Dive into a conversation with Justice that touches on plans for the big show at MATS, his Large Cars & Guitars Truck Show event in East Tennessee in May (at a new location this year), and the legacy of Momma J, the late Sharon Justice.

March 17, 2025

Partners in Business

Have freight markets turned? ATBS update set for March 25

Expect answers from our Partners in Business coproducer ATBS, just ahead of MATS, with the firm's semi-annual update charting owner-operator 2024 revenue, cost, and income benchmarks derived from tens of thousands of clients' real-world performance.

March 14, 2025

Overdrive Radio

New battery-powered aux A/C promises better ROI for small fleet with portability

To maximize returns on investment in the Fresco 9000 MaXX, Hell Bent Xpress owner Jamie Hagen says he can easily move the minimally invasive system truck to truck with trades -- and the battery in the design comes with a whopping 10-year warranty.

March 3, 2025

Overdrive Radio

Get in where you fit in: Truck parking-friendly Hotels4Truckers

The website and now mobile app got its start cataloging hotels around the nation where parking a tractor-trailer was welcomed. Today, discounted rates and on-platform booking deliver savings directly to truckers at dozens of hotel brands.

February 25, 2025

Equipment

New diesel-electric hybrid retrofit 379 to debut at MATS

ReVolt said it will bring a Peterbilt 379 retrofit with a hybrid drivetrain to the truck show. The hybrid system boasts higher horsepower, torque and fuel efficiency than diesel engines.

February 7, 2025

Life

Open to all MATS attendees, reception with free food, drinks, live music kicks things off

MATS will kick off in March with its Opening Reception on Thursday night of the show, offering plenty for show attendees. Also: $1.6M in cocaine found in soft-drink load; Volvo's latest autonomous partnership; Highway Angel helped snow-stranded motorist.

February 5, 2025