Overdrive Radio Edition – December 16, 2024

Todd Dills: Welcome back to Overdrive Radio! This edition focuses on our 2024 Trucker of the Year candidates, highlighting their experiences over the past year and sharing valuable advice for new owner-operators. We’re connecting with the notable brothers, Daryl and Nelson Zimmerman from Zimmerman Ag, who have been recognized for their dedication and service in the agricultural hauling sector.

Daryl Zimmerman: Our approach is straightforward: when a customer needs something moved, we’ll be there. It’s all about hard work and timely service.

Todd Dills: Next, we’ll hear from Alec Costerus of Alpha Drivers Transportation in Colorado. Together with Joel Morrow from Ohio, they are forming a growing team of drivers while improving efficiency for cost management.

Alec Costerus: The actual driving is just a part of the business. There’s a significant amount of strategy involved in the overall operations beyond just holding the steering wheel.

Todd Dills: We’ll also check in with Greg Labosky, a Connecticut-based owner-operator successfully navigating Amazon’s contracting system through meticulous preventive maintenance and cost tracking.

Greg Labosky: It’s essential to have a clear understanding of your finances. Keep detailed records of your expenses, both variable and fixed, to remain profitable.

Todd Dills: Wrapping up, we’ll hear from Mike Nichols, an owner-operator in Wisconsin, who offers advice for company drivers planning to transition into ownership.

Mike Nichols: Aspiring owner-operators should think about their startup capital. Treat that savings like firewood: save what you think you need and then multiply it by at least three or four.