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Overdrive Radio
Power only: A springboard for this owner-op's growth
How is it that this small fleet owner's been able to recruit when so many of his large-carrier counterparts sound like they’re facing the greatest shortage in history when they talk about drivers? Find out on Overdrive Radio.
December 17, 2021
Business
Owner-operators identify power-only drawbacks -- added costs, stiff rates, trailer headaches
Limitations within power-only operations identified by recent Overdrive survey respondents include significant headaches associated with non-owned trailers, more deadhead miles as a general rule, new costs and difficulty negotiating rates.
December 13, 2021
Business
Power-only pros: Chief benefits include factors that ease scaling-up process
Power-only owner-operators identify a myriad of advantages to trucking independent without an owned trailer, many of which add up to greater possibilities for scaling up to a small fleet in the right operation. Find much more from the pros here.
December 9, 2021
Business
How COVID fast-tracked an explosion in power-only trucking
Compared to intermodal and auto-hauling operations previously explored, long-tail COVID pandemic ramifications have been decidedly more positive for power-only independent operators, the focus of this part of Overdrive's "Niche Hauls" series.
December 8, 2021
Overdrive Radio
The promise -- and challenges -- of the car-haul trucking niche
Long known for greater earning potential than most other freight niches, car-hauling has lost some luster in these especially challenging times. Yet these owners show plenty upsides even amid difficulty, not least the self-reliant nature of load/unload.
November 19, 2021
Equipment
Car-haul trailer configurations, costs: High-mount v. stinger-steer, insurance, more
Car-hauling equipment comes at a considerable premium over start-up costs for general freight. Business, fuel, maintenance and insurance costs also run higher with aerodynamics, tire-wear and cargo-coverage challenges.
November 2, 2021
Business
Operational considerations when learning the car-hauling ropes
There's a significant learning curve for new operators when it comes to loading and securing vehicles on a car-haul trailer. Likewise in knowing what to expect from new- or used-car loads, and making the decision on where to specialize.
November 2, 2021
Business
Auto-market turmoil, rates issues a big challenge to car haulers
Yet with the right approach to customers, owner-operators and small-fleet owners persevere, even as domestic auto production continues to lag well below pre-pandemic levels and used-auto markets falter in tandem. Latest in our "Niche Hauls" series here.
November 2, 2021
Business
Intermodal haulers fight off a 'system collapse' at ports
The supply chain strain and skyrocketing freight rates at the ports are creating money-making opportunities for some while leaving others out in the cold. In this series, Intermodal operators/owners paint a picture of a "perfect storm" hitting the ports.
October 14, 2021
Business
S2 Transport: A hotshot small-fleet stepping stone to bigger things
S2 owners have high hopes for the future based on their complementary skills, as they plan for their drivers' above-average income present and future.
July 31, 2020
Business
Walkabout Transport: Hotshot as downsized pandemic refuge
One owner-op fled low rates by selling her equipment and buying a well-priced used one-ton and gooseneck flatbed. Here's what she's been able to do with it.
July 29, 2020
Business
Hotshot truckers’ insurance costs — only a little less expensive
Liability insurance rates vary among hotshot truck owners. Learn more about the insurance market for hotshot trucking on Overdrive today.
July 28, 2020
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