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“Thermo King Tri Pac helped me save thousands on fuel; not to mention the hours on the main [engine]. It’s the best $11,000 I’ve ever spent, and I don’t want another truck without one.”

Cody Blankenship
Owner-operator, 4B Transportation LLC

DOJ policy shift on diesel 'deletes': Owner-ops stay wary of civil enforcement

Two truck owners react to DOJ's recent shift away from criminal pursuit of delete shops and emissions tampering. Both emphasize why they "deleted" to begin with: Performance, fuel efficiency, "insane" maintenance and downtime costs.

Four generations of show-quality, long-hood Petes shine for Alabama fleet

West Virginia-headquartered Patrick White has faced -- and overcome -- his share of adversity during a 25-plus-year trucking career. Sheer determination and willpower have brought him through not only tough economic times, but also personal difficulties might have driven others out of trucking entirely. White is Overdrive's Trucker of the Month for January.

'Determination and perseverance' keep one-truck Top Notch Transport in the black

California 'smog check' rule 'discriminates' against out-of-state truckers: EPA

JBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear

Credit where credit's due: Trucker of the Year builds biz to sustain, pays it forward

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