Carolyn MagnerCarolyn Magner is director of content marketing services and covers special topics for Overdrive. Email Carolyn at [email protected]BusinessDon't blame trucking!Dear Carolyn, I was happily married for five years but as it turns out, my wife was not. She never shared that particular tidbit of information in our short time together. As far as I knew, all was well. I’m not pretending that I’m perfect but I’m not a mind reader either. I came home […]January 26, 2012BusinessLooking for Mr. PerfectDear Carolyn, My best friend thinks I should break up with my boyfriend. She makes good points about all his bad points. But she never mentions anything about his good qualities. I’m starting to wonder about her motivation. Lately, I’ve been thinking she might have her eye on him! What do you think? Kate Dear […]January 23, 2012BusinessNew year, old troublesDear Carolyn, I’m not any further into my goal toward becoming a better person than I was this time last year. I’ve got my resolution list all written and taped to my dashboard. But I don’t really believe I’ll accomplish any of them. Right now, I’m taking your advice and taking it slow. Instead […]January 3, 2012LifeHoliday bluesHolidays can worsen depression in people predisposed to stress. Add a few minutes of extra exercise to your day during the busy holiday season. Make good food choices and try to have a positive attitude.December 9, 2011LifeSpine CareDon’t drive with your wallet or cell phone in your back pocket! It can put your spine out of alignment.December 6, 2011LifeGood choice, bad choice: Frozen PizzasWe’d rather order a piping hot, high calorie, high fat pizza delivered right to the front door. But the frozen version can be a cheaper, convenient and healthier choice. We were surprised at how tasty the healthiest ones were. These comparisons are all based on an approximate individual serving size. Healthy hint: Choose thin crust […]December 2, 2011LifeDriving postureDrive with your head straight and chin pulled in, shoulders back, chest out, stomach tucked in, back supported. Don’t let your head protrude forward or lean too far back and don’t let your shoulders slump. Good driving posture reduces lower back and spine injuries.December 2, 2011BusinessDon't let the turkeys get you down!Dear Carolyn, Well, I survived my first Thanksgiving on the road. It was not as terrible as I thought it would be. I had a lot of calls/texts/emails from friends and family. They even put my son on face-to-face and I read him a goodnight story. All was not lost! The waitress at the truckstop […]November 28, 2011LifeEye healthEat lots of leafy green vegetables such s collard greens, kale and spinach to help prevent macular degeneration. Apricots and blueberries also help promote good vision and reduce eye fatigue.November 28, 2011LifeSnack PacksPack all your daily portions of snacks before you hit the road. Put in reusable Ziplock bags and keep handy for snack attacks.November 21, 2011Previous PagePage 13 of 23Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsCalifornia’s ‘smog check’ for out-of-state trucks: EPA proposes to disapproveEPA's proposal would keep the Clean Truck Check regulation in place for heavy-duty vehicles registered in California, but would disapprove the reg's out-of-state and out-of-country applicability.CSA's Data TrailToughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks offRegulationsState Department pauses truck driving visas: Who is and isn't impactedBusinessHigh-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize haulingFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
