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Overdrive Radio
Listen: Channel One-Nine Special from âOver the Roadâ â Driverâs ed
Gary Buchs is our driver's ed instructor in this Overdrive Channel One-Nine Special. Learn how "four-wheelers" and truck drivers can operate safely together.
May 7, 2020
Partners in Business
Panel talks controlling costs and other best practices for owner-operators
This GATS session of Overdriveâs Partners in Business addressed the broad topic of best practices for owner-operators. Controlling costs is perhaps the most effective strategy for success in trucking, panelists noted â not only does every saved dollar go directly to the bottom line, but many costs fall in areas owner-ops have the most control over.
September 2, 2019
Channel 19
âBe pro out thereâ: More share-the-road resources
ATEF received a grant from the Office of Highway Safety. The grant allows ATEF to continue educating the public about safe highway behaviors around trucks.
February 14, 2019
Overdrive Extra
In this hot market, remember to learn while you earn
In a strong freight market, truck drivers see career move risks tilting in their favor. Get more information and other trucking news here on Overdrive Online.
September 27, 2018
Custom Rigs
Memorial Run: A T680 honoring fallen firefighters rolls
When asked what he'd like in a new truck, Randy Rogers requested it to be a memorial to firefighters. Check out his Kenworth T680, Memorial Run, on Overdrive.
August 22, 2018
Business
Expedite Expo staging in Ky. July 20-21
According to the organizers behind the Expedite Expo show, set to kick off July 20-21 at the Lexington Center in downtown Lexington, Ky., attendeesâ two-day, time-only investment at the Expo (itâs otherwise free for owner-ops, drivers and fleet owners) will pay dividends in âexpanding your industry knowledgeâ and more.
April 20, 2018
Business
Arizona âShare the roadâ program for teens
New grants from the state allows the Arizona Transportation Education Foundation to continue a mission to advocate for highway safety through its highly acclaimed âShare the Roadâ and âTeens and Trucksâ programs.
April 9, 2018
Business
Iâll take âEducation and Trainingâ for the safety, Alex
âAny coherent business owner will tell you education and training are your most important safety features, in any setting, commercial or otherwise. ⌠How is this being left out of the safety discussion?â
November 27, 2017
Business
Little Johnny has a plan
What do you want to be when you grow up? Mrs. Groverâs lesson for third-grade Johnny Calvinâs get-to-know-you session provides a wisecrack answer from Calvin himself, revealing truths about the U.S. Congressâ sole oversight: the votes of the constituents.
September 8, 2017
Channel 19
âThe Driveâ owner-operator-focused three-day conference; NPR radio and truckers
âThe Driveâ conference, the brainchild of Patriot Star small fleet owners and Trucking With Authority podcast hosts Kenny and Elizabeth Long, happens October 17-19 in North Kansas City.
August 22, 2017
Business
Passing the tandems
Wendyâs son offers this revelation to George: âDad, I want you to teach me to drive the truck and help me get into the trucking business.â Wendyâs still processing: âIâll just be over here in the corner, with a fresh bag of lead paint chipsâŚâ
May 15, 2017
Business
Things Iâve learned about open-deck hauling
And dry van!: âI also learned that Golden, Colo., has the heaviest and cheapest paying loads out there, because theyâre all beer and liquor and the beer companies should be ashamed of some of the prices theyâre offering to haul it.â
March 1, 2017
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