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Channel 19
The broker-margin transparency federal law already affords to carriers who request it
Owner-operators have a âright to reviewâ amounts paid by shippers, collected by brokers and disbursed to themselves in any brokered freight transaction. But a right does nothing for anyone if not exercised â too many truckers, watchers contend, just arenât aware of this one.
January 9, 2019
Overdrive Radio
2018 âcoulda planned betterâ: Counting down the top 10 Overdrive Radio podcasts of the year
Take a review run back through some of those most memorable moments from the top 10 most-listened-to episodes of the year, from details of owner-op Mark Kirbysonâs skepticism of any wisdom present in the oft-repeated âshoulda planned betterâ to more than two podcasts dedicated to recognizing the many best-avoided games brokers play in contracts ⌠and much more besides.
December 31, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
The not-so-long haul: The operational challenges to owner-ops after the ELD mandate
The relatively sudden impact of the ELD mandate, on top of the growing demands of e-commerce, has narrowed haul lengths and challenged owner-operators to maximize productivity around more picks and drops. The short-haul choice is becoming more attractive even as many owner-ops report taking an income hit.
December 28, 2018
Channel 19
Avoid getting stiffed: New flag on brokers with bonds pending cancellation can be effective recon tool
If a surety providerâs notice of cancellation of a brokerâs bond canât result in an immediate suspension because of âthe need for rulemaking,â as FMCSA has noted, âthat is a catch-22,â one watcher says, a âstretch of highway 100 miles longâ with no stop signs against a fradulent broker doing business with no intent to pay. Thereâs a stop sign available now.
December 10, 2018
Business
For small fleets, tracking can be ELD fringe benefit
âI hate the ELD, I hate that itâs mandated,â says small-fleet owner-operator Rob Hallahan, but I âlike the utilities that come with it,â including location tracking and sharing.
December 6, 2018
Business
Covering your tracks: The brave new world of âfreight visibilityâ
As load tracking systems have proliferated and evolved, angst over their intrusion, as well as opportunities for owner-operators to benefit from them, have been on the rise.
December 4, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Beware what you sign with brokers: Freight-payment offsetting of cargo claims a âsuckerâs gameâ
Ever had a broker give you load after load following a cargo claim, then never pay you for any of them? Such can be the case when âright to offsetâ clauses are included in a brokerage contract. Issues discussed in this Overdrive Radio edition with transportation attorney Hank Seaton, with an outline also of ways to revamp the safety-rating system for small-fleet/owner-op benefit.
December 3, 2018
Business
âWinds of changeâ at FMCSA: Administrator Ray Martinez opens NASTC conference with keynote
Leadership at the Department of Transportation on up to the President of the United States, Martinez said, âwants us to work with the regulated communityâ to boost safety and efficiency. Also: NASTC honors Dan Baker on his 80th birthday, Roar Logistics as Broker of the Year and Women in Truckingâs Ellen Voie for promoting female truckers.
November 2, 2018
Business
FMCSA fielding feedback on weeding out insolvent brokers for another month
FMCSA is accepting public comments until Nov. 27 on its proposal to set criteria for revoking the operating authority of brokers who donât comply with federal surety bond and trust fund requirements. Click through to find the link to file public comments.
October 26, 2018
Business
Flexibility in appointment times from Convoy broker
The new "Flex Loads" feature on the Convoy mobile app will allow truckers to select appointment times to better schedule their trips and loads. Learn more here.
October 19, 2018
Business
Independent dispatch providers offer tech, relationship hands in spot negotiations
Learn how owner-operators can utilize independent dispatch providers in spot market negotiations here on Overdrive.
October 10, 2018
Overdrive Extra
Nuevo Laredo: Mispronunciation perils and the boots and brokered loads that take you there
Enjoy this "mostly true" tall-tale from "Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer about his experience learning Spanish while trucking in Nuevo Laredo.
October 9, 2018
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