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Overdrive Radio
Don’t have to be a ‘one-and-done’: Know your customer to survive/thrive in the first year with carrier authority
For most new independent owner-ops, emphasizes Kevin Rutherford in this edition of Overdrive Radio, the customer (fundamentally the entity that pays your business for its service) is one, a few or several brokers. Too many owner-ops fail to see or treat their brokers like a customer, without which failure is any business’ destiny. And: A view from the other side with small broker Al Zellmer.
April 20, 2018
Channel 19
Chad Boblett trucks up from nothing
The story of how Marine Corps veteran and onetime company driver Chad Boblett drove his independent business to success shows that, sometimes, the big leap pans out, even in this business.
October 22, 2014
Overdrive Extra
Taking control of load-matching
What has emerged through the years is the ability for owner-operators to quickly and accurately pinpoint the markets where they’re in high demand, even before arriving.
October 2, 2014
Business
MATS New Entrant listening session yields new ideas
Among voluminous thoughts on New Entrant testing, responding to commentary from owner-operator Michael Potwin Anne Ferro revealed that the agency’s plan to downgrade adjudicated citations’ violation weight in the CSA system could be in place as early as this summer.
March 28, 2014
Business
New Entrant test debated in initial regulatory session
Call 530-408-6423, 530-40-VOICE, to contribute thoughts on the New Entrant test rulemaking under way to an upcoming Overdrive podcast. Two more federal sessions, in March at MATS and April at CVSA, are planned.
January 14, 2014
Business
Be your own boss: How to get your own authority
A step-by-step guide to the necessary federal and other filings. Be prepared for paying fees and handling lots of forms.
January 8, 2014
Business
Be your own boss: The wonders and woes of getting your own authority
It can be a hard road, but with careful planning and a little luck, getting your own authority can be a plus for operational freedom and income.
January 6, 2014
Voices
LETTER: Go niche to avoid being the last independent standing
Recently retired owner-operator Mike McRae responds to Overdrive’s May issue with further evidence of where the profits are for independent single-truck businesses.
May 22, 2013
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