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âContactlessâ load and unload on the rise, but far from universal for owner-operators
It's far from universal for owner-operators, yet replacement of paper BOLs with electronic versions has hit trucking mainstream thanks to COVID-19.
December 10, 2020
Voices
POLL: Direct freight, minus the broker â is it a reality (or a goal) for your business?
Independents, is direct shipper contracting a reality for your business today? An aspiration? Or do you work through one or more brokers and like it that way? Weigh in here.
November 9, 2020
Voices
POLL: Independents, how would you describe your principal freight sources â shippers, brokers, a mix?
For the independents/small fleet owners with authority among you: Are you working with one or more shippers/customers, a mix of brokers, a single broker? Weigh in via this poll.
November 2, 2020
Small Fleet Champ
JDT grows to accommodate top-notch drivers, doubles down to survive pandemic
JDT started as a one-truck operation and, detailed here, has grown to a fleet of 27, re-emphasizing its existing customer base relationships through COVID-19.
July 14, 2020
Partners in Business
Panel talks controlling costs and other best practices for owner-operators
This GATS session of Overdriveâs Partners in Business addressed the broad topic of best practices for owner-operators. Controlling costs is perhaps the most effective strategy for success in trucking, panelists noted â not only does every saved dollar go directly to the bottom line, but many costs fall in areas owner-ops have the most control over.
September 2, 2019
Business
Landstar honors owner-ops, agents, customers
Landstarâs Star of Quality awards go to owner-ops and agents who regularly go above and beyond in performance in safety and service â March winners named here, as well as the agent Rookie of the Year award, which went to a former independent owner-op, and the company Customer of the Year award.
April 18, 2019
Voices
POLL: What is the most difficult aspect of growing beyond a single truck as an owner-op?
Small fleet owners and those in the midst of an expansion plan beyond a single truck: Which of these areas â finding dependable drivers, dealing with more maintenance, equipment investment, insurance, administrative burdens and more â has proved the most difficult for you in growing the operation?
January 21, 2019
Overdrive Radio
On the âflower gravy trainâ: Direct-ship greenhouse freight, 10-4 D.C. convoy and more with Scott Hampton
Hampton pulled hoppers before transitioning to the operation heâs in today, which he describes as his âflower gravy trainâ doing multi-drop distribution runs for shipper Dallas Johnson Greenhouse in Council Bluffs. Also in this latest Overdrive Radio edition, the tale of how he got back to the front of the 10-4 D.C. convoy that Oct. Saturday in Northern Virginia
December 7, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Owner-operator income benchmarking, freight relationships and best practices
Listen as Todd Amen, Keven Rutherford, and Richard DeForest take on current events in trucking, how to deal with customers, and best business practices.
September 21, 2018
Overdrive Extra
Looking for the rates ceiling ⌠or wait, is that a floor?
Owner-operator Gary Buchs on developing your own pricing formula for your service: âDo you want to take the risk of only being the person to fill the spot bid, or the preferred business partner hauling hundreds of loads for your preferred customers?â
June 27, 2018
Overdrive Radio
The âAmazon effectâ and opportunities for small fleets, owner-ops who can cash in
Part 1 of this edition of Overdrive Radio podcast delves into the opportunities and dilemmas small carriers, owner-operators, and brokers currently face.
May 25, 2018
Business
Landstar agentsâ meeting honors partners
Landstar System presented safety officer and customer of the year awards this month during the owner-operator-heavy fleetâs annual agent convention in Boca Raton, Fla..
April 24, 2018
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