Equipment
Business
Regulations
Life
Custom Rigs
Gear
Voices: Page 52
Voices
POLL: What policing reforms being proposed and in some cases adopted might best mitigate excessive-use-of-force issues?
In the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, various policing reforms have been floated. Which, if any, would best target use of force issues?
June 9, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Transparency in high demand, though seldom formally sought from this broker: Part 2 with Paul Berman
In this Overdrive Radio episode, East Coast Transport's Logistics VP discusses potential new requirements related to freight-transaction transparency, and more.
June 4, 2020
Sponsor Content
Overdrive's Partners in Business - The leading business training program for owner-operators.
Fusable
Overdrive's Partners in Business - The leading business training program for owner-operators.
March 24, 2025
Voices
POLL: What’s your cost per mile?
Operating costs can vary widely, depending on truck and freight size and weight, regions of operation, routes and many other variables. What’s been your cost per mile/per truck most recently, excluding what you pay yourself and/or a driver?
June 1, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Transparency, history, strategy from the other side of the fence with a food-industry broker — part 1
Hear longtime broker and former owner-operator Paul Berman on history and strategy trucking, spot market evolution, bad actors exposed by the recent crisis.
May 29, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Over the Road episode 8: The Road Ahead
Over the Road hauls to Dallas and the Great American Trucking Show to probe the question on many truckers' minds: Will automation render them obsolete?
May 28, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Sleeper splits toward ‘Knights of the Highway’ reawakening? A talk with ‘Trucker’s Tale’ memoir author Ed Miller
This episode of Overdrive Radio includes retired trucker and author Ed Miller sharing his memoir, "A Truckers Tale"; and truckers' view on hours changes.
May 26, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Listen: Channel One-Nine Special from ‘Over the Road’ — Old home week
This Channel One-Nine Special in the Over the Road podcast series has Todd Dills and Long Paul Haul Marhoefer answering questions from listeners. Listen here.
May 21, 2020
Voices
POLL: Have you renewed your liability insurance in the last few months?
If you have, did premiums go up, down, or stay about the same? Weigh in here.
May 19, 2020
Hours of Service
Quick takes: Readers mixed on hours of service changes’ impact on their own operations
When it comes to implementing the FMCSA's revised hours of service regulation, truck drivers have some questions and concerns. Read more here on Overdrive.
May 18, 2020
Overdrive Radio
D.C. protests, broker transparency, hours changes and more with independent Bryan Hutchens
From D.C. demonstrators to hours of service changes, owner-operator Bryan Hutchens voices his opinions about it all on this edition of Overdrive Radio.
May 15, 2020
Hours of Service
POLL: Which hours of service change will benefit you most, if any?
The FMCSA earmarked four areas of change in its hours of service modifications final rule — the 30-minute break, split-sleeper options, and the short haul and adverse driving conditions exceptions. Which do you stand to benefit from in your operation?
May 14, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Over the Road episode 7: Long Haul Paul’s Haul of Fame
In this week's special episode, host Paul Marhoefer passes the mic around to some of his heroes, who share tales of trucking’s past and so much more.
May 14, 2020
Channel 19
Cap those broker margins? Readers sound off, and one broker moves to do it himself
Despite a majority in favor of a cap, critics of any regulation limiting pricing were more vocal than the majority. Read more here on Overdrive.
May 8, 2020
Voices
POLL: Do you employ a factoring company for collections assistance?
Factoring has been on the rise over the course of the last decade, per Overdrive’s prior reporting, though payment speed has to, as a general rule. How often do you use a factoring, if at all? Weigh in here.
May 8, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Listen: Channel One-Nine Special from ‘Over the Road’ — Driver’s ed
Gary Buchs is our driver's ed instructor in this Overdrive Channel One-Nine Special. Learn how "four-wheelers" and truck drivers can operate safely together.
May 7, 2020
Voices
POLL: Should brokers’ per-load margins be limited at a certain percentage?
Would you advocate a regulated cap/ceiling on freight brokers’ margins/percentage take on any load across the board? On certain commodities or situations like the current crisis? Or just let supply/demand sort it all out? …. Weigh in here.
May 6, 2020
Channel 19
With rates ‘nowhere near sustainable’ for independent truckers, debate stirs over ‘re-regulating’
Owner-operators at D.C. demonstrations, others discuss the potential need to evaluate regulation-free pricing in the trucking. Read more here on Overdrive.
May 5, 2020
Voices
Dad delivers
While in college, Cliff R. Larson wrote an essay (and submitted to Overdrive in 1999) that captures his love and appreciation for his truck-driving father.
May 1, 2020
Previous Page
Page 52 of 124
Next Page
Top Stories
Overdrive Extra
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.
Custom Rigs
The ‘Maximum Overdrive’-themed 1999 Western Star that made a marriage
Pride & Polish
Overdrive's Pride & Polish: Vote for your favorite rigs today
Regulations
DOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers
Featured Sponsor
HP/Poly Voyager Legend 30 and Voyager Legend 50
Overdrive Radio
Latest Episode
Roadside war stories, camaraderie, ownership advice: Small Fleet Champs deliver
More episodes »
Partner Insights
Let our deep industry knowledge become your data-driven insights
Success begins with a solid digital strategy. Our team of experts works closely with you to understand your business objectives, target audience, and industry landscape. Leveraging our deep industry knowledge and data-driven insights, we develop customized digital strategies that deliver tangible results.
