Jack RobertsOverdrive ExtraMost important thing I learned this weekCARB’s fleet trailer regs, EOBRs, speed limiters, GHG/mpg standards — all are hitting at more or less the same time; it’s going to be a tough economic road near future.December 6, 2013BusinessHow to prep your truck for Old Man WinterNothing tests a truck’s readiness for climate change like a hard, frigid blast of arctic air. That’s why winter preparation is an annual event for owner-operators. Basic preparation can pay big dividends by avoiding unnecessary downtime.December 4, 2013Overdrive ExtraReg ragePeeling air-bag warning label = recall of almost 19,000 cars. “Who is the real winner in this whole sorry story? I don’t think it’s the average American.”November 29, 2013Overdrive ExtraAn old cabover in the countryA friend of mine – a fellow trucking journalist I’m sure some of you know – has been looking for an old cabover tractor to restore for some time now. Not long ago, he reminded us of his never-ending search on Facebook. And I made a note to myself to keep an eye out A […]November 20, 2013Overdrive ExtraWebasto says warm ’em up firstWinter is hard on trucks and drivers alike. That thought occurred to me today as I was reading over a study released by Webasto showing that pre-heating diesel engines in cold climates has dramatic performance benefits in terms of reduced emissions and diesel particulate performance.According to the study, Webasto contracted with an independent emissions testing […]November 15, 2013BusinessLED headlamp test: Not just brighter, but wider and more natural illuminationLED headlamps offer distinct advantages over conventional (halogen) designs, including better visibility and longer life.November 13, 2013Overdrive RadioFive From Overdrive: More drug testing for drivers, healthcare news and a Cannonball Run record fallsExecutive Editor Jack Roberts checks in with stories of interest to truckers nationwide, including a new bill to drug test drivers, a healthcare update and a dangerous Cannonball Run. Thanks to our sponsor U.S. Express. U.S. Express is looking for new drivers and wants YOU to apply. Visit U.S. Express.com to learn more about their great benefits […]November 1, 2013BusinessTopping 10 mpg: Former Trucker of the Year blends driving strategy, equipmentAre we about to pass the 10-mile-per-gallon threshold in long-haul trucking? Owner-operator Henry Albert certainly thinks so. He regularly pushes the envelope in his 2012 Freightliner Cascadia Evolution.November 1, 2013Overdrive RadioFive From Overdrive: HOS going away? Lindsey Lawler wraps up tour. A pink Mack cruises the highways.In this Halloween edition of Five From Overdrive, executive editor Jack Roberts reports on what could be a huge HOS development, legal action on the Pilot Flying J front and explains why there’s a pink Mack on the highway. http://media.blubrry.com/overdrive_online/p/www.overdriveonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/10/OD-Podcast-103113.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSOctober 31, 2013Overdrive RadioFive From Overdrive: Dash cameras coming? A Facebook Memorial for fallen truckers and a sleep apnea solutionOn our Five From Overdrive podcast today, Executive Editor Jack Roberts talks to truckers about fleets experimenting with dashboard cameras, notes a Facebook push to honor fallen truckers and offers hope for drivers who’d like to tell their CPAP machines to take a hike. http://media.blubrry.com/overdrive_online/p/www.overdriveonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/10/OD-Podcast-1030131.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSOctober 30, 2013Previous PagePage 4 of 11Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioTrucker David May's emotional highs, lows on mission with Wreaths Across AmericaTrucking plays a huge volunteer role in the annual Wreaths Across America effort to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and deliver the importance of that to the next generation. This year WAA reached nearly 5,600 sites, according to organizers, and David May's story of his own convoy participation delivers on the mission.HomeCustom Rigs Showdown: Round 1 closes out WednesdayBusinessState of freight 'sluggish,' even amid spot spikes, capacity hits with ELP/CDL focusCustom RigsKevin Hunter's high-powered 2024 Kenworth W900L hauls heavy with Cat 'C-17'Featured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
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