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The seven-state speed trap
All of the contiguous states mapped above show speeding among the top six violation priorities in the state. Explore the West Virginia-to-Nebraska laneâs violation metrics here.
June 5, 2015
Channel 19
Truck stop operatorâs new novel set during the âGreat Warâ
Karen Gettert Shoemakerâs âThe Meaning of Namesâ interrogates the reality German-American communities in the U.S. were confronted with following the outbreak of World War I.
May 27, 2014
Channel 19
Rest in peace: Owner-operator Don Mulder of Nebraska
Owner-operator Donald Ray Mulder of Lincoln, Neb., passed away Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. In the 1980s he was head of the Nebraska chapter of the Independent Truckers Association.
September 10, 2013
Overdrive Extra
Awesome bull hauler: An Iowa Pete truck show winner
Peterbilt of Council Bluffs, Iowa, hosted a truck beauty competition and show this past Saturday, May 5, that attracted more than 40 entrants. Pictured here (beauty shot below) is the âhot lime-greenâ 2000 Peterbilt 379 bull hauler that garnered the most votes from the judges (the entrants themselves) for Best in Show, along with staff [âŚ]
May 9, 2012
Overdrive Extra
New service space at Nebraska Pete dealer
The folks at South Dakota / Nebraska / Iowa-based four-dealer network Sioux City Truck Sales (pbtruck.com) shared this photo with us of construction, now completed, of a new nearly 7,400-square-foot addition to the Peterbilt of Norfolk (Nebraksa) building. Eight new service bays, with a wash bay and some additional parts storage space included, have been [âŚ]
April 24, 2012
Overdrive Extra
Chuck Bosselman inducted in racing hall of fame
The 15th class of the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame, to be inducted in October at the Firemanâs Hall in Lincoln, Neb., is set to include one Chuck Bosselman, second-generation owner of the famous Bosselman Truck Plaza in Grand Island, Neb., at I-80 and Highway 281, and later related businesses. Bosselman, who passed away [âŚ]
April 18, 2012
Channel 19
Channel 19 news round-up: flooding, radio, TSE, petitionâŚ
Vid tour through I-680 flood damage As Missouri River floodwaters receded from flood stage this month after a long summer of high water, Iowa DOT officials finally got a look at I-680 at the I-29 interchange, and the damage done to both roadways is just stunning (pictured courtesy of Iowa DOT; more info on detours/outlook [âŚ]
September 1, 2011
Business
States diesel tax rates set to change July 1
Connecticut will increase its diesel tax, while Nebraska truckers will pay a slightly smaller tax and Georgia has delayed its increase.
June 29, 2011
Channel 19
UPDATE: âHats for heroesâ special delivery, take two
You will recall my story here about the genesis and progress of Marten Transport driver Candy Bassâ âHats for Heroesâ program of providing an outlet for a wide array of trucking industry participants to honor the sacrifices of U.S. soldiers. Well, the past yearâs volume of hats was significant enough to require more than just [âŚ]
April 11, 2011
Channel 19
Truck stop operators Sapp Bros. pen autobiography
Sapp Bros. Travel Centersâ Bill and Lee Sapp have penned their collective autobiography, out now from Addicus. The book follows from their youth among seven Sapp children in southeastern Nebraska to the near-present, with the Sapp Bros. name a veritable legend among longtime haulers, particularly in the Upper Midwest. In the year 1971, Bill and Lee, [âŚ]
December 17, 2010
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Nebraska latest state to ban texting
Nebraska became the latest state to ban texting while driving. Gov. Dave Heineman signed a law last week that bans texting. Beginning July 1, texting while driving will be a secondary offense, which means police officers canât stop potential violators without suspecting them of breaking another law. Violators could face $200 fines. Nebraska becomes the 22nd [âŚ]
April 20, 2010
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