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Overdrive Radio

A two-truck independent’s long climb up from a widow maker to business success

Andre Jackson, an owner-operator, discusses his success in trucking and how he got where is today. Learn all about him and his story on Overdrive Online.

September 27, 2018

Business

FMCSA takes steps toward immediate suspension of insolvent brokers, seeks industry feedback

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration seeks feedback on its proposed rule regarding brokers and freight forwarders with inadequate surety bonds.

September 26, 2018

Overdrive Radio

Owner-operator income benchmarking, freight relationships and best practices

Listen as Todd Amen, Keven Rutherford, and Richard DeForest take on current events in trucking, how to deal with customers, and best business practices.

September 21, 2018

Overdrive Extra

Investing in relationships — Tips and an amazing story

Trucking radio host Kevin Rutherford speaks on proving yourself to be of extra value to your customer. Check out the video here on Overdrive.

September 19, 2018

Business

Brokers embracing mobile-payment platforms

Check out how quick-pay services might be a better option for you as an independent owner-operator & how it benefits brokers too by avoiding a surplus of fees.

September 10, 2018

Business

Factoring: A view from the broker’s side

Check out how factoring impacts brokers and get the inside scoop from Pam Young about her take on broker-factoring company relationships on Overdrive.

September 7, 2018

Business

Quicker pay, lower fees trending for factoring, other fast cash

Factoring companies are taking smaller slices for their quick-pay services as competition has increased for truckers’ business. New offerings from mobile-pay platforms could push those trends further.

September 4, 2018

Overdrive Extra

An outsider’s perspective helps Isaac Ho navigate the trials of new authority

Find out how owner-operator Isaac Ho navigates the trucking industry. From insurance carriers to freight, learn how he's made his mark as an owner-operator.

August 8, 2018

Overdrive Extra

Why $6,000 from Chicago to Long Island is no longer enough

Huck Northcutt is a former Army cook turned flatbed driver. This Face of the Road recounts nightmare loads and what trips just aren't worth the money anymore.

July 30, 2018

Channel 19

How about ‘broker of choice?’: A little credit where it’s due from small fleet BH Global Logistics

Credit is given where credit's due -- it's important to recognize the good ones says BH Global after driver was mistread after being late for a load. More here.

July 24, 2018

Voices

POLL: Independents, do you use a factoring company or other quick-pay service?

Independents, take the poll and let us know. Yes, no, or no, but often/sometimes I will take brokers' quick-pay service when available.

July 24, 2018

Voices

POLL: Independents/small fleets, do your CSA scores still matter as a condition of doing business?

Since CSA scores were pulled in 2015, Overdrive wants to know if you feel like they're still being used as a condition of doing business.

July 4, 2018