Randy GriderLifeTalking ‘essentials’ with John RatzenbergerRatzenberger knows a thing or two about skilled labor. His father was a truck driver (Ratzenberger paid homage to his dad with his role as Mack, the Mack truck character in the “Cars” movies), and he framed houses before becoming an actor.October 11, 2012BusinessA guide for absentee votingOnline registration and voter-friendly laws make it easier than ever to cast your ballot when you can’t be home on Election Day.October 3, 2012Overdrive ExtraRemembering Lawn Chair LarryYou have to love the heart and spirit of true free-thinkers. Instead of “I can’t,” they are the ones who always consider the “why not?” That was the mindset of Larry Walters, a North Hollywood, Calif., trucker who, in 1982 at age 33, captured the attention of all Americans who dare to dream big. But […]September 29, 2012Overdrive ExtraCheck out these videos and moreGot a little extra time on your hands at the truck stop and looking for something to watch? Overdrive has a cache of free trucking-related videos covering a wide-range of interests. If you are interested in valuable business information to help you become a more successful owner-operator, consider the latest Partners in Business seminar. Maybe […]September 21, 2012Overdrive ExtraIowa 80 eatery featured in television seriesI always enjoy watching a program on television that fires up the “hey, I’ve been there” electrons in my brain. There’s just something exciting about seeing familiarity on the flat-screen. It’s even better when you have a personal relationship with the subject being featured. Another opportunity for my excitable standard “been there” announcement to my […]September 15, 2012LifeThe write stuffSuccessful songwriter Gary Gentry finds second career behind the wheel.September 14, 2012Overdrive ExtraRoad friends through thick and thinToo many friends to count, but know all can be counted on when needed.September 7, 2012Overdrive ExtraHollywood gears up for throwback trucking flick18 Wheel Butterfly is supposedly a throwback road film that is part Thelma and Louise, part Smokey and the Bandit.August 31, 2012BusinessuShip to expand into commercial freight marketThe uShip Pro platform is designed to provide carriers with full details about each load and the tools to negotiate bids for loads online.August 24, 2012BusinessUtility introduces high-strength steel optionsUtility Trailer announced on Aug. 23 that two new high-strength steel options will be available for the 4000D-X Composite dry van. The company also announced the expansion of two of its plants and the appointment of their new director of marketing.August 24, 2012Previous PagePage 3 of 9Next PageTop StoriesPartners in Business'Foreign driver capacity' hit incoming? Fleets watch, as owner-op income back on a slow riseMany around trucking hope for a "catalyzing event" delivering demand improvement, increased freight volumes, better rates. For most owner-operators who've weathered the storm, income is on a slowly rising track the last year and a half, and wider market conditions are setting up for stability, if not guaranteed improvement.Pride & PolishLast chance to enter! Show your truck with Overdrive's Pride & PolishSmall Fleet ChampDiversification key to weathering down market for Hallahan TransportBusinessDid DOT Secretary Duffy just kill trucking's 'driver shortage' narrative once and for all?Featured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
