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Partners in Business

Partners in Business tip: Get an engine inspection before you buy used

For any truck you’re considering buying, get an engine inspection by an OEM shop for that engine’s brand.

September 17, 2020

Partners in Business

Some good news for owner-operator income during year’s first half

ATBS President Todd Amen dissects the net income numbers for owner-operators during the first half of 2020 and notes the outlook for the rest of the year.

September 16, 2020

Overdrive Radio

Rumble strips ahead: How to manage for downside risk in turbulent trucking times

Gary Buchs and Kevin Rutherford discuss best practices for trucking operations during turbulent times and more. Find something for your business on Overdrive.

September 4, 2020

Partners in Business

Partners in Business tip: Opt for deadhead over layovers

Be prepared to deadhead instead of laying over. Here’s why.

September 3, 2020

Partners in Business

Compete with cut-rate carriers by ‘hauling value,’ knowing your numbers, calculating decisions

From 2020's Overdrive's GATS Week last August, owner-operator trucking business coaches Kevin Rutherford and Gary Buchs discussed cost-cutting, key numbers, buying new v. used and more in this session.

August 26, 2020

Partners in Business

Partners in Business tip: Obtain a monthly earnings statement

All of your records should be converted into a profit and loss statement at the end of every month to show miles, revenue, costs and how much money you made or lost.

July 29, 2020

Partners in Business

Partners in Business tip: Have a reserve account

Here's how much every operator should have -- at minimum -- in a reserve account, and why you need one.

July 15, 2020

Partners in Business

Partners in Business tip: Keep your records

Maintain your receipts and other tax records for at least three years. Here’s why…

July 9, 2020

Partners in Business

Partners in Business tip: Log maintenance records

Only with complete records can you track the work done on your truck and, when necessary, prove that required maintenance has been done.

June 25, 2020

Partners in Business

Partners in Business tip: Save for retirement

If you don’t have a retirement account, here are some tips on how to start one, and how to get the most out of it.

June 17, 2020

Channel 19

Comparing costs — and strategies to profit, ultimately

A recent Overdrive poll showed owner-ops' wide range costs-per-mile. Find out how calculating and comparing fixed and variable costs can help your profits here.

June 10, 2020

Partners in Business

Partners in Business tip: Define your business

Before you buy or lease a truck, spend some time researching the type of freight you want to haul.

June 10, 2020