Carolyn MagnerCarolyn Magner is director of content marketing services and covers special topics for Overdrive. Email Carolyn at [email protected]BusinessTrust issuesDear Carolyn, I accidentally saw a text message on my husband’s phone when I was cleaning out his truck. It was from an old high school girlfriend that lives in another state. I had no idea they were in contact. There was nothing flirty in the messages but just the fact that he didn’t mention […]March 22, 2012BusinessNeeds help with teensDear Carolyn, My teenagers are pushing me off the cliff. They don’t listen to a word I say. What happened? They were so sweet when they were little! I never thought I’d be the kind of mom who had sullen, bratty teens. Is there anything I can do to get through these years? My […]March 21, 2012LifeHealth Product: Aaron Tippin's Tip N ShakerHealth Product: Tip N Shaker Price: $29.95 (includes 2 Tip N Shaker- Butter (3.5 oz) and 1 free ATN Fat Burner with/Acai (30 ct.) http://www.atnfit.com/ Trucking’s favorite country singer, Aaron Tippin knows how hard it is to stay fit on the road. That’s why he started Aaron Tippin Nutrition. The Tip N Shaker is […]March 17, 2012BusinessI'm Just Say'n: Don't settle!Dear Carolyn, After years of being alone, I have just started dating a new woman I met online. We get along well but I have to say, I’m just not feeling it. I find myself making excuses to not see her and am increasingly annoyed by little things she does. We have only been dating […]March 4, 2012HomeLife advice”Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss!March 2, 2012BusinessHow can I be a healthy trucker?Dear Carolyn, I really love my trucking job but am worried about the future. I am at least 75 lbs. overweight, have high blood pressure and probably sleep apnea. I try to eat a healthy diet and get a little exercise, but it’s hard. The hours are long and boring and if it’s in my […]February 27, 2012BusinessHe's just not that into herDear Carolyn, After years of being alone, I have just started dating a new woman I met on Facebook. We get along well but I have to say, I’m just not feeling it. I find myself making excuses not to see her and am increasingly annoyed by little things she does. We have only been […]February 15, 2012BusinessValentine Day BluesDear Carolyn, I hate hate hate this time of year. Please tell me if I should buy my wife candy, flowers or reservations for dinner? George Dear George, Yes, yes and yes. I’m just say’n, CarolynFebruary 8, 2012BusinessValentine's Day Plan for Single TruckerDear Carolyn, Have I told you lately how much I hate Valentine’s Day? This year, instead of complaining that I don’t have a boyfriend, I’m planning to celebrate Discount Chocolate Wednesday! Let the chocolate frenzy begin! Single and Not Sorry Dear No Sorrows, Sounds like a good plan to me! I’m just say’n CarolynFebruary 6, 2012BusinessWhy doesn't she return my calls?Dear Carolyn, I’m a truck driver who recently asked out a nice gal who works in the main office the small trucking company I drive for. We had a good time and I would like to ask her out again. However, she has not returned any or my calls or text messages since the date. […]January 30, 2012Previous PagePage 12 of 23Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampRoadside war stories, camaraderie, ownership advice: Small Fleet Champs deliverThis week's edition of Overdrive Radio drops into the Small Fleet Champ awards ceremony and a side roundtable talk with the four finalists: Clifford Hay Inc., Thomasville Furniture Xpress, Turnage & Sons, and Oberman Logistics. The owners traded war stories from hefty tow bills (how's $15K for four miles) and plenty tried-and-true advice for the move from one truck to many.Trucker of the YearTrucker of the Month John Penn reaps 10-mpg-plus rewards of two decades learning, growingCustom Rigs'A Touch of Class': Greg Kiser Trucking's custom '08 Pete makes old-school style newBusinessGet your 2025 Highway Report Card: Worst roads, state DOTs, parking desertsFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
