Lucinda CoulterBusinessTrucker’s brain revealedDiscover this and other fascinating images and stories from the past 50 years of Overdrive at www.overdriveretro.com.October 15, 2010Reader RigsLease-operator Tony Kubitz, of Wilmington, Ill., pLease-operator Tony Kubitz, of Wilmington, Ill., pulls tankers for Apolis Transport in this 2006 Western Star Lomax, powered by a 550-hp Cat. Kubitz says his cab is equipped with a TV, DVD player, microwave, satellite radio, refrigerator and a 2500-watt inverter. He added full fenders, stainless steel mud flap bars and super single tires in […]August 2, 2010Reader RigsChuck and Stacy Erb of Chino, Calif., own this 200Chuck and Stacy Erb of Chino, Calif., own this 2000 Freightliner FLD, equipped with a 400-hp Cummins. The Erbs run a horse transportation business, transporting an average of 130 horses a month. The trailer holds 15 horses.June 15, 2010HomeTruck orders up 35% in MarchMarch Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American manufacturers increased 35.9 percent higher than February, preliminary data from FTR Associates indicate.April 7, 2010BusinessWake up callThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expected soon to raise the bar on screening and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.March 1, 2010BusinessDecker Truck Line, Inc., increases mileage pay ratesDecker Truck Line, Inc., started a new pay plan Feb. 15 for reefer and van company drivers.February 17, 2010BusinessWalmart driver delivers memorial wreathsWalmart driver, Cher Straw, was one of the drivers who in December delivered more than 100,000 cemetery wreaths to honor fallen soldiers.January 7, 2010Partners in BusinessPIB TIP. HAVE A PLAN: A business plan helps you mPIB TIP. HAVE A PLAN: A business plan helps you make ends meet. It shows you how much money is needed for expenses, where it will be spent and how much you can afford to pay yourself. Your business plan should show all sources of income and cost, while taking into account industry averages, personal […]January 6, 2010BusinessJoplin Petro wins service awardA Petro station in Joplin, Mo., won a high-ranking service award from a national automotive service group.December 18, 2009BusinessAppreciation day to thank carriersThe C.H. Robinson 2nd Annual Carrier Appreciation day will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 12 at the TA Travel Center off I-4 near Tampa Bay, Fla.December 16, 2009Previous PagePage 8 of 10Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsRare 190-inch Double Eagle sleeper rides on custom '96 InternationalPennsylvania-based Jesse Shirey found the truck three years ago sitting by a barn surrounded by weeds. With his wife and father, Shirey rebuilt the rig from the ground up, inside and out.BusinessTank washouts bring cost, time investment into focus for liquid bulk niche haulersSmall Fleet ChampSix weeks left to enter Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet ChampionshipSmall Fleet ChampDoing it right the first time: Small Fleet Champ Paul Rissler, for the long haulFeatured SponsorWith great sugar-free flavor options, 5-Hour Energy Fixes Tired Fast!
