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For owner-operators still standing, trucking through the down times has meant more miles logged, better fuel efficiency, and lower costs. At once, that reality couldnt fully overcome the poor rates environment.

Trucking businesses in attendance at MATS in March: Join Overdrive and ATBS for the annual Partners in Business seminar March 22 at 2:45 p.m., this year with emphasis on pulling through tough freight markets.

Big impressions now will pay dividends later, when freight improves and carriers/customers are forced to put resources to retention of the best. Now is your time to shine.

And back to biz basics on costs for owner-operators. Trucker of the Year finalists and Overdrive contributor Gary Buchs offer ways to reassess and engage your primary freight partner.

2023s sure to go down in infamy among owner-ops, yet bright spots were evident: Sometimes, the chicken houses passed are closed, cost-control focus pays off, or you land that direct freight ...

This years contest had some of the closest margins of victory in the programs four-year history -- a testament to all four Small Fleet Champ finalists.

Marcia Buchs offers lessons learned on managing relationships on the home front, after years working with her OTR owner-operator husband to make time for connection.

In addition to having a separate business account to track income and expenses, its also important to have a reserve account to cover things like quarterly estimated tax payments, unexpected major maintenance and more.

Sept. 19, owner-operator business services firm ATBS hosts a live session with a market update and income, revenue and cost analysis, including owner-operator averages.

Drop in to a panel with Red Eye Radios Eric Harley, ATBS Mike Hosted, and Overdrives Gary Buchs that keyed in on vital aspects of trucking owner-operator business practice.