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Why would a career owner-op go work for an 'autonomous driving' start-up?
Ruben Cardenas had 22 years of professional trucking experience -- 11 as a company driver, the balance as an owner -- behind him when he went trucking as 'safety driver' for tech start-up Plus. He explains why -- and much more -- here on Overdrive Radio.
October 29, 2021
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Using your business plan as a tool for success
“What will be the difference between the owners who thrive and those who do not?” Gary Buchs asks in this column on the value of the basic business plan, fully engaged over time. Avoid repeating mistakes by putting plans in writing.
October 27, 2021
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'Black Out' makes a last ride in memory of 13 killed in Afghanistan
Owner-operator Chuck Timbrook might be on what could prove to be his last tour with this well-known 1999 Freightliner Classic XL, otherwise known as the "Black Out" veterans-support rig we've followed since he finished its original design in 2014.
October 26, 2021
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Supply chain crunch at the ports: Perspective from the East Coast
Why are California and other ports overwhelmed? Port of Virginia-based intermodal small fleet owner-operator George Berry feels that, at least out West, California's in-use diesel emissions regs/other restrictions have exacerbated a multifaceted problem.
October 25, 2021
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POLL: What's your health insurance situation?
Given growth in new, often lower-cost health-insurance options with health-sharing-ministry/Aliera-type structures, continued Affordable Care Act/traditional options, and an explosion in telehealth, what describes your current insurance situation?
October 22, 2021
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'Bobtail insurance' 101
What we mean when we use the 'bobtail insurance' phrase can vary depending on the perspective of the speaker. Here, insurance agent/former owner-operator W. Joel Baker explains why elections beyond just basic non-trucking liability can assist owners.
October 21, 2021
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Transflo aims to combat 'app overload' and increase utility for independents in broker relationships
Combine Transflo's Velocity+ platform for brokers with its new (and free) "Lite" mobile app version, and owner-operators have the makings of a mobile back office to manage relationships with multiple brokers, shippers and other carriers.
October 20, 2021
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The 'truly astonishing' first-annual Mayberry Truck Show
How does $350K-plus raised for Brenner Children's hospital in Wake Forest sound? Robb Mariani was there, detailing sights and sounds from the headquarters of Bottomley Enterprises in storied Mount Airy, N.C. All in all, a "truly astonishing" event. ...
October 19, 2021
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POLL: What is your time-of-day preference for hauling?
In the wake of the Biden administration's announcement of a boost in some ports' hours of operation, this two-question poll asks readers for night/daytime-hauling preferences and whether that boost in operational hours may translate to opportunity.
October 18, 2021
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Minority-owned buiness' growing trucking influence
"There's a team of minorities taking this industry by storm," of a fashion, with a growing presence and influence. So noted one of the eight voices in this roundtable, conducted at the SHE Trucking Expo, around business value, new relationships, more.
October 15, 2021
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Highway courtesy PSA: It's a two-way street
Clifford Petersen on how to prevent road rage from getting out of hand with brake checks and the like: Assume ignorance and selfishness of motorists and do the opposite. Read your traffic pattern. Get back to courtesy fundamentals.
October 14, 2021
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Tony Justice music video hits a national audience with breast-cancer campaign
The Everhart Transportation driver and songwriter Justice's "War Paint" single's video is part of a collaboration with the Susan G. Komen foundation around breast cancer awareness and fund-raising for research toward a cure.
October 12, 2021
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A window on a special program – hear the owner-ops of the year, in their own words
Hear the full program celebrating winners in Company Driver and Owner-Operator of the Year competitions with a gala capping TCA's conference last week. Also in this podcast: our Talent Search winners' performances, for Overdrive Radio listeners.
October 8, 2021
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Here are your Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists, and NASTC's 'America's Best Drivers'
November will be a busy month for accolades in the wake of owner-op and company driver of the year honors at TCA last week. NASTC's 'America's Best Drivers' team is here, and our Small Fleet Champ finalists will join them for recognition November 4-6.
October 5, 2021
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Roadmansion photo gallery, background from founder Mike Parkhurst
Some of Overdrive’s oldest readers might recall the Roadmansion hotel in Los Angeles. Retired driver Bill Nickel, 74, was one of them when this story originally aired in 2014. Founder Mike Parkhurst also recalled two years of operation in the late 60s.
July 16, 2014
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Introducing relatively new trucking-focused TNC Radio online network, with trucker Tom Kyrk
Longtime driver Tom Kyrk in this Overdrive Radio edition speaks to his involvement in the TNC Radio network, gearing itself to the intersection between pro four-wheeled drivers and all of you, Class 8 owners and drivers, with news and entertainment.
October 1, 2021
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FMCSA medical board whiffs in attempt to help truckers with recalled CPAPs
The agency tasked its MRB to come up with a workable solution for truckers who are impacted by the massive Philips CPAP recall. After a four-hour meeting Wednesday, however, there seems to be more confusion than before.
October 1, 2021
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Small fleets in the catbird seat for growth: For-hire carrier size over the pandemic period
Could Biden's vax mandate enhance the competitive edge for small fleets? If the pandemic's past suggests anything about the near future, fleets of under 100 trucks have added roughly 176K units by this analysis, while larger businesses added just 25K.
September 30, 2021
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Pilot will be giving away this Kenworth W900 -- albeit with a different look -- and $50,000 as part of its 2025 Road Warrior contest. Pilot partnered on the contest with the Diesel Brothers, who will refurbish this truck to be awarded to the winner.
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Custom Kenworth W900, $50K sweeten the pot in annual Pilot Road Warrior contest
Pilot is enhancing its annual Road Warrior contest by giving away a custom Kenworth W900 that will be designed by the Diesel Brothers. The Road Warrior contest recognizes truck drivers with excellent safety records and service to the community.
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