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Tag: Jimmy Hoffa

Overdrive Extra

Rearview: Overdrive takes on the Teamsters

From the early 1960s to the early ’80s, rarely did an issue of Overdrive leave the printer without one or more articles accusing the powerful International Brotherhood of Teamsters of widespread corruption, misuse of truckers’ dues and violent bullying tactics aimed at its detractors.

August 3, 2016

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Teamsters re-elect Hoffa for fifth term

The Teamsters union has re-elected General President Jim Hoffa against two challengers by a 60 percent margin.

November 22, 2011

Overdrive Galleries

Culled from 50 years, the classic images in these galleries epitomize some of trucking’s big moments and the feel of bygone eras.

September 1, 2011

Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa appeared on the cover of March 1967, the month he entered federal prison on bribery and, later, fraud convictions. Teamster activities, considered a threat to owner-operators, were covered extensively.

Breaking Free: The history of the owner-operator in trucking

From fighting for freedom to haul in its early days to stressing smart business practices later, Overdrive has championed the owner-operator’s concerns. Here, a history of owner-op business, from 1960-2011, with a special request for you.

September 1, 2011

Birth of an Icon

For hard-working owner-operators trying to survive in a highly regulated industry, Overdrive became the Voice of the American Trucker.

October 1, 2010

Overdrive’s first issue in September 1961 swept truck stops with a special introductory price of 10 cents per issue, a review of nine good truck stops and postings of roads to avoid, among other offerings.

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