Jack RobertsOverdrive ExtraReefer Madness: How will pot legalization affect trucking?Let’s talk about pot for minute, shall we?January 22, 2013Overdrive ExtraThe story behind a songIt was never a hit like “Tom Sawyer” or “Limelight,” but one of the standout tracks on Rush’s seminal 1981 album Moving Pictures is a song that should be near and dear to any motoring fan’s heart. “Red Barchetta” tells the story of a future when Orwellian safety-obsessed governments have passed “motor laws” banning most […]January 16, 2013Overdrive ExtraCool design dominates at 2013 Detroit Auto ShowThere may be coyotes wandering the suburbs, but Detroit is still the Motor City – and as such, its annual Auto Show is the kick-off event of the year for car and truck manufacturers eager to build a buzz and show the world what they’ve been cooking up in their R&D centers around the globe. […]January 15, 2013BusinessLean and mean vs. big and tough: Is a 13- or 15-liter engine best for you?The leading heavy-duty engine sizes differ by only two liters, and one now dominates the market. Make sure you’re powered by the best fit for your operation.January 14, 2013Overdrive ExtraIt never hurts to askI’m going to give you three quick lessons today. Two of them won’t apply to most of you. One of them pretty much applies to all of us I’ve had horrible skin my whole life. I’ll spare you a list of all the weird crap that’s gone wrong over the years. But eczema was – […]January 11, 2013Business15L engines more fuel efficient than everEngine makers understand that bigger engines still fit many applications, which is why all continue to offer – and improve upon – larger-liter designs.January 11, 2013Business13-liter vs. 15-liter: Which is right for you? Part 1The leading heavy-duty engine sizes differ by only two liters, and one now dominates the market. Make sure you’re powered by the best fit for your operation.January 10, 2013Overdrive ExtraHeavy-duty dream machinesIf you’re not already familiar with the Blastolene Brothers, there’s a good chance you’ve seen their work: Jay Leno famously purchased – and occasionally drives – one of their designs, the “Blastolene Special,” an extra-large roadster powered by an engine cribbed from a 1950s-vintage U.S. Army Patton tank. The Blastolene Brothers aren’t brothers and they […]January 4, 2013EquipmentRising star: Western Star 4700SF proves itself in the desertWestern Star built its legacy on the unlikely pairing of bare-knuckle toughness and champagne-sipping elegance.January 3, 2013Overdrive ExtraIs EGR doomed?I spend a lot of time on airplanes. But sometimes, we get visitors here in our our Tuscaloosa, Ala., headquarters. Such was the case last week when representatives from Chevron Lubricants came calling. The gist of the presentation CCJ and Overdrive editors attended was on PC-11 – the new oil category shaping up for the […]December 18, 2012Previous PagePage 8 of 11Next PageTop StoriesCustom RigsOhio-based steel coil hauler's 'Bad Influence' 2013 Pete 389Lois Yoder Trucking bought the 2013 Pete in 2024 and worked it for the year before pulling it off the road to touch it up and get it ready for the 2025 truck show season. The truck, originally built by A&A Stainless Steel, has picked up awards at multiple shows.Truck StopsNew mega truck stop aims for unforgettable experienceRegulationsNew Mexico releases video of Harjinder Singh passing an inspection in EnglishTrucker of the YearCarving a niche in fresh meat, multistop delivery: Trucker of the MonthFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
