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Saia acquires Georgia-based Robart Transportation
Saia Inc. has acquired Robart Transportation Inc. and its subsidiary for $7.8 million, plus an earnout.
July 3, 2012
Business
FMCSA shuts down Tennessee carrier for multiple violations
The agency said it found multiple federal violations in hours-of-service compliance, driver qualification requirements, drug and alcohol testing and vehicle maintenance.
July 2, 2012
Partners in Business
Trucking 101: Understanding fuel surcharges
There are no rules covering fuel surcharges. As with freight rates, anything goes. Understanding surcharges and having them in place with customers -- whether brokers, shippers or a leased owner-op's motor carrier -- is key to coping with price swings.
June 1, 2012
Business
Dollars & Sense
There is more than one way to be a business owner in trucking.
May 1, 2012
Business
Most carriers unranked as CSA launches
Fewer than 14 percent of active motor carriers are ranked in any of the five safety categories within the new Safety Measurement System the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made public Dec. 12.
December 13, 2010
Overdrive Extra
Ghosts of violations past
For owner-operator purposes, CSA 2010 started three years ago. That’s how far back your violations are taken into account.
December 7, 2010
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Aug. 19: Evaluating Prospective Carriers
As part of Truckers News’ How to Become an Owner-Operator series, we are offering a free webinar Thursday, Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. (CST) to help you evaluate your options. Our featured speaker is Richard DeForest, ATBS vice president of fleet sales.
August 13, 2010
Overdrive Extra
Would you like fries with that?
Driver demand is higher than it’s been in more than two years. For leased owner-operators, it could be a good time to get updated on compensation packages and other lease terms, especially if you’ve been with the same carrier for more than a few years.
August 5, 2010
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