How will the Biden administration impact the trucking industry? There are a lot of issues in the trucking industry, like infrastructure, the lack of truck parking spaces, HOS, etc. But what exactly will change Biden and the new Congress? In the new Overdrive Radio podcast, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association President Todd Spencer and Executive Vice President Lewie…
Winter is the most challenging season for truck drivers. Icy roads, low temperatures, blizzard, and other extreme weather conditions can be extremely dangerous. We've put together a few tips to make your winter travels a little easier. Inspect your truck beforehand You should do a pre-trip inspection of your truck before every journey, but this is especially important in…
New truck stops in Illinois, Georgia, and Arkansas On November 19 Love's Travel Stops opened three new truck stops and stores. That means additional 283 truck parking spaces in Illinois, Georgia, and Arkansas. You can find out the addresses of these truck stops here. How to choose a truck dash cam? It's hard to imagine a commercial truck without…
Do you have experience as a company truck driver? Feeling like it's time to buy a truck and become an independent contractor? We offer to consider the possibility of starting your own hotshot business. What is a hotshot business? Hot shot trucking services are hauling time-sensitive loads. The delivery period can range from 6 hours to 16…
Driver Shortage and other pandemic problems of the trucking industry In a pandemic, people increasingly want to stay at home with their families. So finding new truck drivers is the trucking industry’s biggest challenge now. Some motor carriers even try "to steal" drivers from competitors. Other concerns are the cost of insurance and its availability, truck…
So you've decided to leap from being a company truck driver to become an owner-operator. It is not the easiest decision, and your life will completely change, but it's worth it! By the way, you can read more about the pros and cons of being a company trucker vs. owner operator here. First of all, you should…
Why does the trucking industry need even more support than infrastructure? Certainly, building new bridges, roads, and railways is very important for the trucking industry. But that's not all. Because of the pandemic, the lack of drivers is the most pressing concern. This is why our industry needs Congress' support and passing required bills like a…
