Owner-Operator of the Month for May

May 5, 2011

Kentucky native son Gordon Johnson, 68, has driven more than 3 million miles accident-free in his career. Now his carrier, Greatwide Logistics Services, has enlisted his expertise as a trainer for new drivers.

Find out in the May issue of Overdrive how Owner-Operator of the Month Johnson’s work ethic overflows into volunteer work for both scheduled and emergency projects. Click here.

Third-generation owner-operator's beautifully-rebuilt 1990 Kenworth W900L

After the truck was retired about three years ago, owner Joel Anker had it rebuilt into a show truck. The hard work paid off, with a fifth-place finish in the Limited Mileage -- Bobtail with Miles class at MATS in March.

FMCSA moves on registration-system update

Fog-blind trucker hits concrete barrier: Preventable?

Air lines cut in apparent 'Ice Pick Bandit' attack

Ice Pick Bandit strikes again: Will the feds step in?

Proper Cologne - Subtle scent enhancers to be discovered, not announced

'Too many scammers out there': Trucker of the Month stays choosy about brokers

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