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Hey brokers, Holland Logistics is in fact an authorized trucking company

That's despite assertions to the contrary in the data-mining system of a third-party provider of authority lookup services, small fleet owner Thomas Holland said. With added difficulties as a result, the owner feels like he's facing the end of his biz.

April 12, 2023

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Overdrive Extra

'Bandit' 2021 W900L: New floor, more mods add to the trophy case

Oakley Trucking-leased owner-operator John McCormick's 2021 Kenworth W900L, Bandit, took home second for its cab interior in the working truck class at MATS. Here, views on a project come to pass there with a new floor, more.

April 11, 2023

'Bandit' shown on floor between the cab's seats

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Beware the insurance-requirement fine print in truck-lease agreements

There's a common condition within truck lease agreements that can present a serious obstacle. Read that fine print closely or you could be losing money.

April 10, 2023

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Overdrive Radio

'The spot market is not where you need to live': On building business with authority

After two decades in and around trucking as a driver, owner-operator, then small fleet owner, Adam Wingfield is now bringing boatloads of energy to a mission of helping owners lay the groundwork for long-term business success. His rousing MATS talk, here.

April 7, 2023

Overdrive Extra

One Wyoming funeral home, seven drivers: Dispatch from a Truckers Final Mile benefit at MATS

Long Haul Paul details the MATS benefit for the organization that's filled a void left in the wake of deregulation -- Truckers Final Mile and its founder, Robert Palm, recovering from surgery as he continued to assist families bring loved ones home.

April 7, 2023

'Sorry I ruined your life': How Overdrive helped reunite long-lost trucking pals

After sending picures of his truck to Overdrive, a longtime owner-operator reconnected with some of his trucking mentors from the 1980s. Now, reader, is your chance to do the same.

April 6, 2023

Bruce Child's 1972 International 4300

POLL: Leased owners, what's your preferred compensation structure: percentage, miles, hourly...?

Percentage-of-the-load compensation models have grown in prominence over many years for leased owner-operators compared to miles, yet other options -- hourly rates, guaranteed revenue -- have also made some in-roads. What's your preference?

April 5, 2023

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Overdrive Extra

Hats off to 50-year trucking veteran Candy Bass

As the TA location in downtown Nashville that bears her name closed last Friday, Candy Bass was being feted in Louisville at MATS as WIT's Driver of the Year. Here, a recollection of a selfless presence in trucking well worthy of all our appreciation.

April 4, 2023

MATS: Sights and sounds from America’s biggest trucking show

Let's run the highlight reel on MATS, from the PKY Truck Beauty Championship lot to the Richard Petty autograph signing, Overdrive's Partners in Business session, and so much more. Keep tuned through the coming weeks for more from the show.

April 1, 2023

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Fit or Unfit? FMCSA keying in on problems with 'Conditional' safety rating limbo

FMCSA's MATS regulatory session didn't mention a plan to advance a rulemaking around its safety rating system for motor carriers across the size spectrum. Yet at another conference one month, the agency revealed the move. More on Overdrive Radio.

March 31, 2023

Overdrive Extra

'Love of old trucks' with Dwayne J. Nienberg: Faces of the Road

"There are folks you meet out here who quietly reestablish your faith in people. Nienberg is one of them." --Long Haul Paul on Nienberg's story of love of trucking after a tragic crash, struggle to just get back to it on the road.

March 31, 2023

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Overdrive Extra

Join us at MATS -- new owner-operator business book released, live benchmarking seminar, more

Join Overdrive and ATBS 1:45 p.m. local time on Friday, March 31, in Louisville at MATS for the annual Partners in Business seminar, as new owner-operator manual, charting business start to finish, released. Download here.

March 23, 2023

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Overdrive Extra

An argument for an hourly-pay standard for truckers

Clifford Petersen believes that while such a shift may be painful for some, he feels "it’s a necessary one toward meaningful reform, and a way to seed motivation for the next generation of truckers," improving safety in the process.

March 28, 2023

LTL semi-truck hauling doubles driving across a bridge

The ugly truth about screens and driving

Following the recent story of a driver caught using a tablet at highway speeds, we polled readers on the practice of "movie night at the wheel" and other handheld use, with some drivers admitting to doing it themselves.

March 24, 2023

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Overdrive Radio

Tales from a trainer's truck: Good, bad, ugly with reefer operator Bill Douglas

The rewards that come with knowing you've set a driver up for success, and difficulties setting boundaries with a trainee taking your credit card for dinner -- while you're asleep. Long Haul Paul takes the mic for this podcast with the longtime trainer.

March 24, 2023

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Owner-operators dish to the motoring public on parking, ELDs, appreciation, sharing the road ...

A recent episode of a local radio program delivered a dose of reality to the motoring public, digging into a variety of topics near and dear to owner-operators: parking/time stresses and the ELD mandate, unrealistic brokered rates and much more.

March 20, 2023

Ekulona (left) with Davis in-cab -- read the story the host wrote after the experience via this link.

Overdrive Radio

Oversize hauler's shower solution for small sleepers | More 'Winter from hell' on I-80

Landstar-leased heavy-specialized owner-operator Andy Freedman walks Overdrive Radio through his career and the long road to an inexpensive mobile shower solution fit even for 70-inch sleepers. Also: Passing the mic to Paul in Wyo.'s "winter from hell."

March 17, 2023

Starlink Mobile: Hacking Elon Musk's high-powered internet service

One operator reports there's a way to hack Starlink dishes to get powerful internet almost anywhere for a fraction of the advertised price. He uses the high-speed internet connection to fuel his TikTok fame during downtime over-the-road.

March 17, 2023

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Owner-operator Raiko Graveran might be the 'nicest dude in all of trucking,' a version of which has been said by more than one truck showgoer who's found him and his 1995 Freightliner FLD 120 parked up. Here he's showing off fairly recent wins at the Old Town Rig Down event in Nacogdoches, Texas. Look for Graveran out at the Stars, Stripes and White Lines event this week in Atlanta.

Red, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko Graveran

RGT Transport owner Graveran came to the United States in '08 on a raft from Cuba, ultimately able to gain legal permanent resident status with the immigration policy of the time. Today, he's the proud owner of a multi-award-winning custom '95 FLD flattop that cuts a unique picture on the show circuit.

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