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Staying safe during civil protests when avoidance not possible
When routes are blocked and avoidance is impossible, heed these tips for keeping yourself safe during protests. Learn more on Overdrive today.
June 10, 2020
Overdrive Extra
âThe more essential Iâm gettinâ, the stinkier I getâ â another week gone by âŚ
Rule to live by: Tip those who clean the showers well, says Long Haul Paul Marhoefer in his latest dispatch. Read more here on Overdrive.
April 13, 2020
Channel 19
Appreciation of a truck-parking joke â whatâs it worth?
$5 â and a whole lot of wonder at the state of camaraderie among the nationâs truckers on the road today. A follow-up on the time Mike âMustangâ Crawford got $5 for a parking spot he was about to leave.
July 29, 2019
Overdrive Extra
Letâs take an âattitude of gratitudeâ to our support structures at truck stops
âIn this season of thanksgiving, I encourage truckers to take a moment to walk in the shoes of the folks who serve us and approach them with an attitude of gratitude.â âOwner-operator Gary Buchs on a key part of any on-highway business â truck-stop staff, from servers to mechanics and cleaning crews.
November 21, 2018
Voices
Driver-to-driver tip: Slow down for a passing rig
Reader Kurt Kleinschnitz offered this driving tip in part to âimprove the quality of life for the other drivers on the highway, and boost the standing of all truck drivers with the public.â
February 3, 2014
Business
Nuggets of wisdom: Donât forget your shower shoes
âThere are a few things Iâve learned never to be without. Clorox wipes and baby wipes are indispensable, but donât get them mixed up.â
October 18, 2013
Channel 19
Hawk to DOT: âPoint me to the nearest roadkill?â
What happens when a bird of prey tries to communicate with a DOT traffic camera? It makes for good humor on Twitter.
November 6, 2012
Overdrive Extra
Xantrex: 3 inverter installation tips
1. Installation best at the factory or authorized dealer aftermarket: If youâre considering an aftermarket inverter installation to an older truck or mulling options on a new vehicle, take it under advisement that leading inverter manufacturer Xantrex Technology reps have formally recommended inverter installation by a truck OEM or an authorized dealer. According to Xantrex, [âŚ]
May 25, 2012
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