Dec. 14, 2006

This 1987 International cabover,
with a 425-hp Caterpillar and a
13-speed RoadRanger transmission,
is owned by Stan Feaster of Oxford, Pa.

TODAY’S TIP: Vacation time. Take vacation time or plan major work on your tractor during the first week or two weeks of the quarter (early January, April, July and October). Never take time off during the last two weeks of the quarter (or the last week of the month), when freight is most abundant.

Brought to you by:
American Truck Business Services, Castrol and Freightliner Trucks

DEC. 15: KENWORTH T660 ROAD TOUR, Wallwork Kenworth, Fargo, N.D., www.kenworth.com
DEC. 18: KENWORTH T660 ROAD TOUR, Sioux Falls Kenworth, Sioux Falls, S.D., www.kenworth.com
DEC. 20: KENWORTH T660 ROAD TOUR, Sahling Kenworth, York, Neb., www.kenworth.com
FEB. 17: TRUCKERS’ CHARITY BALL, Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral, Scranton, Pa., (877) 234-6362 or www.truckersball.org
FEB. 17-18: ORLANDO TRUCKERS’ CONFERENCE, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla., (888) 414-1874 or [email protected]
MARCH 22: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR TRUCKERS, nationwide observance at 9 a.m. Eastern, sponsored by TransAlive, (817) 320-0567 or www.transalive.com.
MARCH 22-24: MID-AMERICA TRUCKING SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky., www.truckingshow.com

The 2007 Overdrive Spec Guide is here! Mailed with the December issue of Overdrive. The Spec Guide features tips on how to select the best in:

  • On-Highway Trucks
  • Vocational Trucks
  • Engines
  • Transmissions
  • Trailers
  • Tires
  • Seats
  • Accessories, including APUs

    Also included are full specs sheets listing the vital data needed to make the best purchase decision for your business. This special publication is a must-keep for the whole year.

    Danny Herman Trucking, Inc.
    Hello Owner/Operators,

    We are always looking for quality o/ops with good looking equipment to join our fleet & family. We have an exceptional average LOH of 1500 miles and a highly competitive rate per mile of .89 for solos and .98 cents per mile for teams plus our 100% escalating FSC, which is currently averaging .26 cpm. That pays an Owner Operator TEAM a rate of $1.24 per mile!

    Click on us now and drive right on into our very defined lane structure.