The holidays often come with a lull on the spot market, which often means better rates for those who continue to work. Is that trend holding true this year? Robert Rouse of DAT tells us, and highlights a region of the country where owner-operators can make a little extra dough. Also, a longtime columnist for Land Line Magazine is putting down his pen for good. We sit down with Managing Editor Jami Jones to talk about Dave Sweetman. And for those who start their own trucking businesses, paperwork becomes a very big part of their lives as well – including keeping basic records.

0:00 – Newscast

10:07 – Happy retirement Diesel Dave Sweetman

24:49 – Record-keeping tips for tax time

39:14 – Holiday bump for rates this year