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Congress looks to tamp down cargo theft | Another former trooper guilty in CDL fraud case
The bill would establish a multi-agency coordination center to increase collaboration between law enforcement agencies around cargo theft. Also: Flatbed rates still rising in mixed market; former Mass. trooper pleads guilty of CDL fraud scheme; more.
April 16, 2025
Niche hauls: How to find yours, and tradeoffs and triumphs of specialization
Specializing in a freight niche -- heavy-haul, auto hauling, livestock, the list goes on -- can add to an owner-operator’s earning potential with higher-paying loads. The tradeoff? It comes with added expenses in many cases.
April 16, 2025
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March 24, 2025
'Keep digging' with Dice Mayhem's Trucking, growing dump roots to long-term small fleet success
Owner-operator Hunter Hubbard's advice for any aspiring truck owner belies her own dump trucking determination: "If you have your mind set to do it, go for it. Nothing's stopping you but yourself. ... Keep digging."
April 14, 2025
Regulations
NTSB details deadly I-35 crash | Regs rollback: Small-biz roundtable April 16
NTSB released a preliminary report detailing the events that led up to the fatal crash of Solomun Weldekeal Araya on I-35 in Austin, Texas, on March 13. Also: SBA hosting small-biz roundtable to discuss DOT's call for regs review; new Love's in Missouri.
April 14, 2025
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'Stop Netradyning me!': Can an app and a camera make you a better driver?
While the Netradyne company's Driver-i application and in-cab road- and/or driver-facing cameras promise safety "gamification," Long Haul Paul, and some other operators, find well more than just a game.
April 9, 2025
Business
SOCRadar's free service to protect your business from dark web hackers
There's a war going on for your passwords, with hackers constantly innovating new ways to capture your credentials and sell them on the dark web. A free service hopes to watch owner-operators' backs through it all.
April 8, 2025
Business
How much of the freight surge has come courtesy of expected tariffs?
The Port of Laredo saw a 48.5% surge year-over-year during Q1, and imports from Canada were also up. How long will it last? Also: Great Dane dry vans recalled; Highway Angel recognized for helping fellow trucker.
April 7, 2025
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Freight signals encouraging (for now): ATBS' annual owner-operator income update
Rates fell in 2024, and revenues for the average owner-operator continued down, yet income was up, a sure sign that successful owners tightened the belt, increasing efficiency. Compare your performance against the averages here.
April 7, 2025
Regulations
DOT calls for public input on regulations to remove, modify
The DOT is asking for input on regulations, guidance and more that can be modified or repealed. A similar deregulatory exercise was pursued by President Trump's first-term FMCSA, with some results. Here's how you can weigh in.
April 4, 2025
Life
Trooper guilty in CDL test scheme | $755M truck parking bill in House
The former trooper allegedly gave passing scores to at least 17 CDL applicants regardless of whether they passed or not. Also: $755M truck parking legislation has bipartisan support; spot freight indicators up across segments; Pilot details Q1 expansions.
April 2, 2025
Trucker of the Year
Accumulated wisdom of 34 years, 4.1 million miles: Trucker of the Year honored at MATS
In this video, track through owner-op Alan Kitzhaber's career and catch the moment he was presented with the 1/42nd-scale model of his 1995 Kenworth T600, "trophy" for the big win. Here, the full interview with Overnight Drive radio host Steve Sommers.
April 2, 2025
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Freight markets, fraud, predatory towing, pay-to-park: Small-biz trucking challenges
Setting the issues stage for MATS, this wide-ranging discussion on small-biz and other industry-wide challenges ended with a clarion call for Congress to finish what it's started and dedicate millions in funding to free truck parking.
April 1, 2025
Business
AI for owner-ops? 'Hey Bubba' AI wants to deal with brokers for you
With big brokers outsourcing routine communications to AI tools, owner-operators and small fleets can now fight fire with fire with their own bot. Its name is "Bubba."
April 1, 2025
Trucker of the Year
'Keep digging': Trucker of the Month Dice Mayhem's Trucking seeds growth
Hunter and Tim Hubbard operate two dump trucks around northern Virginia. The couple started the business in 2019, working consistently toward better profits despite numerous challenges. Investment in a road tractor to haul cattle aims to expand business.
March 31, 2025
Trucker of the Year
Trucker of the Year honored at MATS with replica of his T600, Bostrom seat
Alan Kitzhaber's legendary run putting down more than 4,000,000 miles in a 1995 Kenworth T600 comes to an end with a bang as Overdrive honors the owner-operator as Trucker of the Year.
March 28, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA calls fraud a 'public safety crisis' in tech-focused MATS talk
The FMCSA on Friday at the Mid-America Truck Show took a hard stance against freight fraud, framing it as a threat to safety and the general public while promising a tech-powered crackdown.
March 28, 2025
Business
New insurer in trucking market at MATS for first time
Geico’s fairly new trucking insurance program, launched in 2023, is now available in nearly two-thirds of the country, with accelerated expansion underway. The company's first MATS appearance started Thursday, March 27.
March 28, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA Chief Counsel on deregulating trucking, English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs
During a MATS session Thursday, FMCSA Chief Counsel Jesse Elison highlighted the agency's priorities under Trump II, and responded to questions from truckers in attendance related to English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs.
March 27, 2025
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