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CTA, OOIDA mount new argument against AB 5 contractor law
While new arguments are being filed in the case against California's restrictive independent contractor law, a preliminary injunction hearing is effectively on hold and the rule's application to trucking remains in place.
May 17, 2023
Deception wreaks havoc ... again!
Insurance agent W. Joel Baker expands on a prior story warning against omission or outright deception in insurance contracts in efforts to rein in premiums. It's always best to be up-front and make timely updates to avoid claims being denied.
May 17, 2023
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July 16, 2024
Diesel's national average tumbles below $4/gallon
Fuel price averages hit less than $4 a gallon, and used truck sales fell considerably in April amid tough market conditions. Also: Right to repair legislation gains momentum, high-school CDL program support, and FMCSA's women of trucking board meets.
May 16, 2023
Life
Last call to register: Finding OTR work-life balance in a down market
May 23, join two men who’ve been in your shoes as they present strategies toward gauging and achieving balance to improve quality of life for yourself and/or your operators, whether you’re a one-truck owner or small fleet working with other operators.
May 16, 2023
Trucker of the Year
Nominate an owner-operator or enter yourself: Two months left to compete for 2023 Trucker of the Year
Get your nominations in before the end of July to compete for top honors and one of 12 monthly semi-finalist nods. Here's a rundown of those who've been featured so far, through April Trucker of the Month Jay Hosty.
May 15, 2023
Life
'United to fight cheap freight': Owner-ops, small fleets slow-roll around Indianapolis
The effort is aimed at protesting the current low rates environment and what is perceived by organizers to be gouging by brokers. The group, like others, is calling for transparency into brokered freight transactions.
May 15, 2023
Overdrive Radio
Double brokering a 'cancer' requiring whole-of-trucking battle plan
Drop in with Jason Decker of General Transportation in his talk at MATS detailing proactive strategies to fight back against double brokers, and: More on the new Peterbilt Model 589 with recent test-drive, walkaround showcasing details.
May 12, 2023
Regulations
'Fraud epidemic': Congress gets earful on double brokering, speed limiters, more
At a House hearing on Wednesday, the FMCSA was taken to task on pursuing "extremely unpopular" speed limiter regulations while not enforcing regs already on the books against shady carriers and brokers.
May 10, 2023
Partners in Business
Sharpen your trucking business performance
There's help out there, ranging from one-on-one business coaching to Overdrive's Partners in Business manual, and much more.
May 10, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA's proposed CSA SMS changes -- one week left to comment
The proposed changes attempt to simplify violation severity weights and adjust intervention thresholds. Also: HOS regs waived for certain North Dakota ag haulers; recalls hit Freightliner, Western Star tractors and Mack electric garbage truck.
May 9, 2023
Hours of Service
HOS waiver in Nebraska | Prison time for smuggler busted with people in sleeper
HOS regs waived for Nebraska fuel haulers amid ongoing fuel shortages. Also; Trucker sentenced for obstructing justice in human smuggling case; ATRI research priorities for 2023 include detention impacts, more.
May 8, 2023
Overdrive Radio
Squeeze is on: Frugality only goes so far after getting used to $4/mile freight
Owner-operator Jay Hosty, our April Trucker of the Month, has nonetheless held tight when confronted with the prospects of anything below $2.50-$3/mile -- in this podcast, dive in with News Editor Matt Cole's long look at Hosty's business history.
May 5, 2023
Small Fleet Champ
A new era for CAP Trucking, Overdrive 2022 Small Fleet Champ
From a 750-square-foot warehouse at the Sanford Farmer's Market to 45,000 feet of space at 32-truck JT Carriers' headquarters, CAP owner and 2022 Small Fleet Champ Chris Porricelli embarks on a new journey with new merger, partnership to build biz.
May 4, 2023
Partners in Business
Take control of your variable cost per mile, fixed costs and more
Understanding basic principles of operating costs can save owner-operators thousands of dollars a year. Here, find a few principles that can set you on the right path.
May 3, 2023
Business
'WTFFMCSA': Carriers mocking the agency through its own registration system?
The FMCSA is considering updating its registration system as strange patterns in the federal authority data come to light. This story investigates claims of possible double brokering and other fraud -- and the just plain unexplained.
May 2, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA names nine to new Truck Leasing Task Force
The new task force will examine owner-operator lease-purchase agreements with motor carriers. Also: FMCSA's Women of Trucking Advisory Board meets this month; autonomous truck developer launches driver advisory board; Knight-Swift closes CDL schools.
May 1, 2023
Business
Electronic inspection technologies pose more questions than answers
How new inspection technologies could affect carrier operations and what information carriers and drivers may be required to transmit to inspectors.
April 27, 2023
Overdrive Radio
Closer look at owner-operator Deron Salmon's new Truck'N broker review, nav and accounting app
After owner-operator Deron Salmon got sent on a brokered load to a shipper with an appointment time only to face the prospects of a daylong wait, he wanted a tool to tell others about the broker's lack of support. Now, he's built that tool himself.
April 28, 2023
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