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Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Change your own oil
A one-truck operator can save almost $200 a year by moving from gallon jugs to 55-gallon drums for oil purchases.
August 24, 2016
Business
Partners in Business tip: Practice proper oil filtration
Use good oil filtration practices. Choose a filter that meets all the engine manufacturerâs specifications. Always change it at the recommended interval to extend oil life.
August 4, 2016
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Buy oil in bulk
The do-it-yourself oil change is a standard for many owner-operators, especially those with their own authority. A one-truck operator can save almost $200 a year by moving from gallon jugs to 55-gallon drums for oil purchases, assuming 125,000 miles per year with an oil change every 25,000 miles.
June 10, 2016
Overdrive Extra
Owner-operatorsâ decade of âworking less and making moreâ
Looking at miles, revenue, income, maintenance costs and more, owner-operators worked longer but made less in recent years.
October 7, 2015
Overdrive Extra
When to take a vacation and other insights from trucking data
Smart owner-operators know they âhave to hit it hardâ from March through November, said ATBS Vice President Richard DeForest at the Overdrive Partners in Business seminar.
September 18, 2015
Overdrive Radio
Kevin Rutherford reveals owner-operatorsâ most oft-overlooked and untapped resource
Audio of Rutherfordâs talk at the GATS Saturday: âThere is nothing more powerful than education. ⌠If you are not listening to something and learning something actively every day, you are missing out on the biggest advantage you have.â
August 31, 2015
Business
PIB tip: Save every receipt, no matter how small
Why âtipâ the taxman? Place an envelope in your truck for collecting your receipts and send them at the end of each month to your business services provider.
August 29, 2014
Overdrive Radio
Kevin Rutherford emphasizes clarity of mission, strategy at GATS Partners in Business
In this podcast audio from the GATS Partners in Business seminar, Rutherford explores the difference between detail-heavy business tactics and what many owner-operators clearly need: defined goals and mission that amount to clear strategy.
August 25, 2014
Custom Rigs
10 things to see, do and know for the Great American Trucking Show
The Great American Trucking Show starts this week (Aug. 21) and has plenty for drivers and owner-operators. As a primer for the show, here are 10 things you can see or do or should know for the show.
August 18, 2014
Partners in Business
PIB tip: Save your log books
Your log books are your best record of your per diem (daily) expenses, primarily meals, so be sure to keep them in a safe place along with your receipts and tax returns. You may need your logs to prove your expenses, should you be audited.
April 16, 2014
Business
Credit, net income improving for owner-operators
A few sunny spots for owner-operators, and a few tips on increasing the profitability of your operation.
June 20, 2013
Channel 19
On dying breeds â and free pickup bedliners!
When talking about past âoutlawâ segments of trucking culture, owner-operators are hardly the primary participants. (Also: a contest from Plastikote to win a free pickup bedliner â youâre welcome.)
April 11, 2013
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