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The model builder and his passion behind the 1/58th ‘Lady in Red’
Eston Hoffman, of Hoffman Mechanical Design, built the scale replica of owner-operator Steve Bixler's "Lady in Red". See his other work here on Overdrive.
August 14, 2020
Major metro planning organization wants your expertise on truck parking
It's a truism that when it comes to truck parking, if you want to build an effective plan, seek out counsel from the experts. This metro planner needs input.
August 13, 2020
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Drivers Daily Log software a casualty of time, ELD mandate, hours changes
At the end of August, an old friend moves on -- the owner-operator-built hours-logging software, Drivers Daily Log, will no longer be an up-to-date option..
August 12, 2020
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Where to find a two/three-hour 14-hour clock pause in the new HOS
Confused by the 2020 split-sleeper changes? We explain everything owner-operators need to know about the new 7/3 split-sleeper berth rule, quick and easy.
August 10, 2020
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Hauling smart — often high, wide and ugly, too — with Owner-Operator of the Year Kevin Kocmich
The complications of any oversize load’s complexity are many. In this Overdrive Radio edition, owner-op Kevin Kocmich shares secrets to their mastery.
August 6, 2020
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An artistic take on giving back: Hand-sketched customer truck renderings
By way of the Express Truck Tax 2290 tax-filing service, you can get the opportunity to get an artist's-sketch treatment of your truck by doing just this.
August 4, 2020
Channel 19
New dispatch platform hopes to combine best of leased, independent models in one package
The SmartHop dispatch platform offers easy load booking and support for dry van and reefer long-haul owner-operators and small fleets. Learn more on Overdrive.
July 22, 2020
Channel 19
Tale of two PPP loan-forgiveness applications
As many small businesses begin filling out applications for PPP loan forgiveness, read all about two owner-operators' on-going experiences here.
July 21, 2020
Custom Rigs
The ‘Lady in Red’ 1989 Freightliner cabover, in miniature
Owner-operator Bixler's early Christmas turned early birthday gift: a custom-made scale model of his long-running 1989 Freightliner Cabover, the 'Lady in Red.'
July 16, 2020
Overdrive Radio
‘We’re supposed to be in this thing together’: Level 3 inspection advice and more with Kansas trooper
Kansas trooper Nick Wright answers a variety of DOT inspection-related questions to help prepare you for any roadside inspection. Listen on Overdrive today.
July 13, 2020
Channel 19
Rolling the 14: How to pull off the split-sleeper under the hours of service
Logbook examples illustrate the way the FMCSA's hours of service rule is expected to work come Sept. 29, 2020. Also: Executing a 3-hour duty pause with the split cycle.
July 9, 2020
Channel 19
Small business truckers could land a larger voice on FMCSA’s regs advisory committee
Language in the House highway bill version, if it ultimately becomes law, could bolster small-carrier influence on the FMCSA's MCSAC committee. Details here.
July 6, 2020
Overdrive Radio
‘Twice as good’: Rico Muhammad on race-related opportunity barriers, trucking or otherwise
Previously on Overdrive Radio, Rico Muhammad detailed personal experience with policing issues. Listen as he elucidates race-related opportunity barriers today.
July 2, 2020
Channel 19
Thursday is this week’s Friday — decisions to make if not already set
If you're faced with the decision now, weigh the cost of time versus the profit in the load and take into consideration how you'll spend any extra time away.
June 30, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Having the ‘difficult conversations’: Race in trucking, wider U.S. culture with owner-op Rico Muhammad
In this week's Overdrive Radio, owner-operator Rico Muhammad details some of his own experiences of police interactions as an African-American. Listen here.
June 25, 2020
Channel 19
Investing in a fellow trucker — team owner-ops pay it forward in a time of need
Team owner-ops pay it forward for a fellow truck driver; meanwhile, out-of-control insurance costs on the rise for independents... again? More on Overdrive.
June 23, 2020
Channel 19
Fresh food market — with high-flow diesel lanes — pitches to truckers
Alltown Fresh features healthy food choices for truck drivers on the road along with high-flow diesel lanes to top off your tank. Details on Overdrive.
June 22, 2020
Channel 19
‘Brokers don’t set prices’ — Really?
In a video commentary, the now-former TIA CEO made comments minimizing a broker's influence on spot market rates. Trucker Allan Lester begged to differ here.
June 16, 2020
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