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. 1039Overdrive ExtraChanging Gear: Updates from Double Coin, Goodyear-Love’s, Volvo, Howe’s, ImperialDouble Coin Tires and CMA launch a new Double Coin mobile application, while Volvo gets dressed for success and other product-related news you can use.February 4, 2014Overdrive ExtraChanging Gear: Updates from Phillips, Prestone Command, Luber-finer, DonaldsonPhillips reaches out to smart device users, Prestone Command releases a free white paper and more.January 29, 2014Overdrive ExtraChanging Gear: Updates from Mack, Navistar, Luber-finerMack Trucks says it’s shooting for a little more stopping power and performance by announcing that that Meritor EX+ Air Disc Brakes now are available for order on its Granite, TerraPro and Titan by Mack models. The air disc brakes, which use a flat rotor concept designed to prevent heat distortion in heavy-duty service, debuted […]January 21, 2014Overdrive ExtraChanging Gear: Updates from Navistar, Mobile Awareness, Hogebuilt, Hadley, MahleIf you’ve ever dreamed of having a new truck built just for you with all the bells and whistles you’ve ever dreamed about, here’s your chance.January 13, 2014Overdrive ExtraChanging Gear: Updates from Truck-Lite, Kenworth, Donaldson, SAF-HollandAssorted product updates to assorted highway gear, including new options for the Kenworth T680’s 52-inch mid-roof sleeper, among others…January 7, 2014BusinessFerro: Agency will propose EOBR ruleElectronic onboard recorder proposal expected in late 2012 or early 2013.May 22, 2012BusinessHe’s not naked; he’s my codriverComedians David “Gruber” Allen (the naked one) and Dave Koechner. Comedians David “Gruber” Allen (the naked one) …December 12, 2008Previous PagePage 54 of 54Top StoriesCustom RigsOTR to CDL school owner: A.J. Frankie and the 'School Daze' '92 T600Frankie has been driving trucks for 40 years, but after long complaints about the quality of truck driver he was seeing on the roads, his wife told him he ought earn his right to complain. He opened a Driving Academy franchise and runs the 1992 Kenworth featured here to school almost daily.Pride & Polish'Heavy Hook' 2024 389's tall order: Promoting tow-company positivity to truckingBusinessOwner-ops, experts cautiously optimistic for 2026 rates bumpRegulationsNon-domiciled CDLs are back: New Jersey resumes issuance after FMCSA crackdownFeatured SponsorGarmin Dash Cams - Powerful & Discreet - Capture every detail with Garmin Clarity HDR optics, premium HD, and wide 140 degree view.
