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Patriotic rigs commemorate American heroes
With Memorial Day on Monday, take a look through some of the patriotic rigs featured on Overdrive in recent years.
May 28, 2021
Channel 19
Whatâs changed at the docks? Virtually âeverythingâ
Truckers sound off on the good, the bad and the completely frustrating new protocols instituted by shippers and receivers. Details on Overdrive.
April 14, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Faces of the Road: 45 years a team, with two independents
âMoss doesnât grow on a rolling stone.â Longtime specialized independent team owner-ops Kay and Ken Wagner donât exactly divulge the secrets to remaining married while running as a team for forty five years, yet their history speaks for itself in this latest âFaces of the Roadâ installment.
October 15, 2019
Business
News roundup, Sept. 26: Military fleet driver honored by private truck group, RoadSync adds new billing, payment options, Schneider named Military Friendly Employer
Digital payment platform RoadSync has added direct billing and automated clearing house (ACH) payment capabilities to its service. Schneider has been named a Military Friendly Employer for the 13th time. Edward Carley, a driver for Army/Air Force Exchange private fleet, honored by NPTC.
September 26, 2019
Business
Western Star, Daimler Truck Financial offer down payment match for military vets
The program offers U.S. military veterans up to a $2,000 match on a down payment on a new Western Star truck financed through DTF. Canadian veterans are eligible for a $3,000 Canadian match on a down payment through DTF.
May 1, 2019
Business
Ohio DPS looks to ease transition of military veterans into trucking
Ohio DPS proposes to eliminate skills test waiver requirements that state an applicant must have been a military position that requires driving a commercial vehicle in the last year and that the applicant must have operated a commercial vehicle for at least two years before leaving the military.
April 19, 2019
Custom Rigs
Military tribute truck draws on the âwinged knightsâ, the Husaria, of Polandâs history as inspiration
Airbrushed murals all around the cab and sleeper exteriors of independent Jerry Stetzâ 2007 Coronado depict the Husaria, or Polish Hussars, knights of the 16th-18th centuries. Stetz draws the line between the ancient defenders/warriors and modern combat soldiers fighting for what is his home today and for the last 20-plus years, the United States.
January 24, 2019
Business
OOIDAâs Truckers for Troops care package campaign kicks off next week
During the week leading up to Veterans Day, Nov. 5-9, OOIDA will hold a fundraising campaign for Truckers for Troops during which truckers can join OOIDA or renew their membership for $35, with 10 percent of that going toward care packages. The group then matches the 10 percent dollar for dollar.
November 2, 2018
Business
Wisconsin announces âeven exchangeâ CDL program for certain military vets
The state of Wisconsin announced that certain military personnel will be able to exchange their military CDL and obtain a civilian CDL. More on Overdrive.
October 9, 2018
Business
States given option to waive CDL knowledge test for certain military members
When the final FMCSA rules goes into effect on Nov. 28, 2018, states will be able to waive the CDL knowledge and skills test for certain military members.
September 27, 2018
Business
Missouri seeks renewal of waiver that allows military-trained drivers to bypass CDL knowledge test
Specifically for military veterans, Missouri DOR is requesting a two-year renewal of the exemption. FMCSA is seeking public comment. Details here.
August 7, 2018
Business
Ten finalists named for top military veteran trucking rookie award
Ten finalists have been announced for the "Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence" award which gives a truck to a rookie military veteran trucker.
July 23, 2018
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