Dean SmallwoodDean Smallwood is managing editor of Commercial Carrier Journal and Overdrive. He has more than two decades of journalism experience, with more than half of that spent covering the transportation industry. Daytime Phone: 800-633-5953, ext. 1039GearSecure your GPS and make it easy to useYou rely on your GPS device to get you where you’re going safely and efficiently. It only makes sense that you have that device handy when you need it, and that you protect it as you drive. Brackerton’s HD GPS Dock Pro is a sturdy, tough mount that is adjustable in three different locations, and […]August 17, 2020GearRack keeps devices safe & in placeA reliable smartphone and a rugged tablet are no longer simply nice to have. Today, especially as truckers must not just navigate the highway but also the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, they are essential tools. Keeping them handy but not distracting is important. So is protecting them as you drive. Installing a Brackerton […]August 14, 2020GearLatest truck GPS from Rand McNally has new navigation softwareThe TND 750, with a high-definition, 7-inch screen, marks the sixth generation of dedicated truck-specific GPS devices created by Rand McNally for professional drivers. It includes Rand Navigation 2.0, the company’s new proprietary navigation software that features truck routing, a clean interface, crowdsourced points of interest reviews, and new visuals, such as three-dimensional cities and […]August 13, 2020GearRugged mount keeps your smartphone safe, visibleFor professional drivers, a smartphone is not an accessory, it’s a requirement. But, it’s of little value if it’s not easily accessible and usable hands-free. Brackerton’s HD Phone Dock PRO dash/window metal clamp mount makes that possible. This mount is designed for drivers who need the toughest equipment to mount, store, protect and charge their […]August 7, 2020GearAfterShockz Titanium deliver quality sound through your cheekbonesYou don’t need to have earphones over your ears or earbuds in them to ensure superior sound quality for hearing phone calls or music. AfterShockz Titanium delivers excellent sound with bone conduction technology. This means this headset’s transducers send mini vibrations through your cheekbones directly to your inner ear, according to the company. It also […]August 5, 2020GearSkullcandy’s wireless earbuds easy to use for the long haulSkullCandy’s Sesh True Wireless Earbuds are about as lightweight and unobtrusive as you could ask for. Still, they deliver heavyweight performance, making them ideal for all-day use over-the-road. With three different sizes of silicone gels, Sesh’s earbuds fit properly to deliver maximum sound quality while keeping out annoying highway noise. They also feature: 10 hours […]July 31, 2020GearLG Tone Flex HBS-XL7 might be ‘just right’ for truckersFor many truckers, the stand-alone, in-ear Apple AirPods provide good sound but are too small. For others, the over-the-head style headset with two ear pads and a boom mic — even if they are wireless — are too big. So, think of the LG Tone Flex HBS-XL7 as the Goldilocks solution for wireless, in-cab communications […]July 29, 2020GearHD Tablet Doc Pro designed for truckersHaving the best trucking-specific tablet navigational device available means nothing if it is not convenient to use as you drive. That’s especially true when you have to operate in a safe, hands-free fashion. The folks at Brakerton understand that and offer its HD (as in heavy-duty) Tablet Doc Pro. Made for professional drivers, the HD […]July 28, 2020GearTools to help truckers get their jobs doneEven the best, most proficient truck driver on the road today needs a little help from time to time, and he can get it from some of today’s top technologies.July 27, 2020GearBlueParrott introduces headsets with Microsoft Walkie Talkie featureBlueParrott today introduced the C300-XT MS and B450-XT MS Bluetooth headsets for use with the new Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie feature. The Teams Walkie Talkie feature turns smartphones and tablets into a walkie talkie that works over cellular or WiFi networks, allowing team members to talk instantly across geographic locations without standard radio range restrictions, […]July 22, 2020Previous PagePage 5 of 54Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampSmall Fleet Champ's team takes do-it-yourself maintenance to new levelsLNL Trucking owner Larry Limp and his brother collaborated to build this gantry crane to remove an ISX for overhaul, the first such engine his shop had done. "We'll see what we can learn," he said, in the process, sure to repeat itself in coming years.RegulationsBiden officially commits to marijuana regs overhaul: What CDL drivers need to knowOverdrive ExtraBig winners at Large Cars & Guitars: Minds, hearts, elemental trucking camaraderieRegulationsStates challenge latest EPA, CARB truck emissions rulesFeatured SponsorEngineered for superior calls in high-noise environments.