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VIDEO, photos: Robb Mariani’s custom ‘white whale,’ take two
A walk-and-talk around the former American Trucker host's custom creation, the "Low Patrol" 1974 Ford he's owned since 2003.
Read MoreTrucking far from ‘under-regulated’: Reactions to CNBC’s ‘Collision course’ series
The CNBC series itself wondered why there is not a "national outcry" for more trucking regulations. As reader Dianne Vranesic put it quite simply, "'Under-regulated'? Are you kidding?"
Read MoreMissouri ballot would tackle tolls; ‘No polish required’
Aug. 5 ballot measure, with enough yes votes, would essentially raise the state sales tax by three-quarters of 1 percent and devote those new collected funds exclusively to fund transportation infrastructure -- and expressly prohibit tolling.
Read MoreNew study highlights state truck enforcement disparities
The new report, from ATRI, stresses that the different priorities and violation issuance rates across states dramatically undermine the uniformity of CSA.
Read MoreSharing the road: Some common sense on regulations to reduce crashes
From owner-operator Pete Zimmer: "Put the safety where needed. Educate auto drivers. Increase fines to make an impact. Put regulations where the biggest problems lie. Make fines equal for all. We are all on the same highways."
Read MoreVIDEO: Motorcycle stunt action at Pride & Polish
Jesse Toler and a fellow rider wowed crowds at the Overdrive's Pride & Polish event in Crossville, Tenn., on June 18, 2014.
Read MoreDerek Smith’s ‘Project Triple Threat’ 333-inch 379 stretch
DMS Transport small fleet owner Derek Smith decides against a new glider or truck upgrade in favor of a customization of his 2005 Peterbilt 379 for regional/local grain hauls.
Read MoreSpecial edition from ‘the preacher’ on retreads
Harvey Brodsky of the Retread Tire Association stresses the importance of tire upkeep -- and a few related resources from Overdrive.
Read MoreShout from a tank hauler in Jordan
Driver Fares Shishani -- of Jordan in the Middle East -- sent in a couple shots of his tank operation by way of a greeting to the American truck driver He hauls a regular route from the Port of Aqaba: about 500 miles on a three-day round.
Read MoreBirds of a feather truck together
More new, notable or odd followers of @OverdriveUpdate on Twitter.
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