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May 2017 | Overdrive | 29 6 comments 229 likes David Anderson My uncle has been driving trucks for more than 49 years. After seeing his success in this career, I decided to become a driver. I love seeing so many exciting places. Compared to most people, I get to see so much and experience the beauty of what's around me. The trailer in this photo is one of Swift's newest trailers, and came out very patriotic. THANK YOU DAVID FOR BEING A PART OF SWIFT'S DRIVING FORCE This photo was selected as a winner of Swift's recent Driver Photo contest. His is one of 12 winning depictions of life on the road. Swift appreciates our Drivers and all they do to keep North American businesses running, 24/7/365. We Know There Is No Us Without Them. Call (888) 426-7074 or visit www.swifttrans.com/careers/for-drivers. Want to learn more about driving for Swift? Swift_OVD0517_PG.indd 1 4/17/17 10:52 AM PARTNERS IN BUSINESS TIP: SAVE FOR RETIREMENT If you don't have a retirement account, start one. Up to a point, the money you put into an IRA, SEP or 401(k) is tax-exempt until you start drawing it out. Put money into it regu- larly, ideally weekly or monthly. Want more Partners in Business tips and infor- mation on how to run your small trucking busi- ness more profitably? Visit OverdriveOnline.com/ pib-podcasts to find 20-minute podcasts on topics such as managing time, budgeting money and controlling fuel costs. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at business services firm ATBS. It is sponsored by Ryder and Truckstop. com. Free Partners in Business seminars will be held at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Aug. 24-26. Flatbed rates strong in March $2.45 $2.40 $2.35 $2.30 $2.25 $2.20 $2.15 $2.10 $2.05 $2.00 $1.95 $1.90 $1.85 $1.80 March - 2015 March - 2016 March - 2017 Flatbed Reefer Dry Van Source: Truckstop.com March was a mixed bag for spot market rates, as flatbed pricing soared and reefer rates tumbled, according to Truckstop.com. Van rates, meanwhile, remained flat.

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