Carolyn MagnerCarolyn Magner is director of content marketing services and covers special topics for Overdrive. Email Carolyn at [email protected]HomeMascara madnessDear Carolyn, I saw a girl putting on her mascara while passing my truck. That’s just plain crazy. What the heck is wrong with people? Scott Dear Scott, Eye declare! Just say’n,CarolynMarch 19, 2009HomeKnit wits!Dear Carolyn, I assume the majority of us drivers do a smattering of different things while passing the time driving. But I was stunned one afternoon to see a gray-haired geriatric steering with her forearms while her hands were working a pair of knitting needles! My mother is a “knit wit”, too, so I know […]March 13, 2009HomeTerrible teensDear Carolyn,I’m having a hard time with my twin teenage daughters. They are perfect angels when I’m in town but as soon as I go back on the road, they start acting up. They are driving my wife crazy and I feel so helpless. My wife is a great mom but she’s at the end […]March 2, 2009HomeDriving under the influenceDear Carolyn, I can’t believe it! My new girlfriend is gorgeous, smart, funny and a blast to be around. Just thinking about her makes me start grinning. I’ve never felt like this about anyone before. She’s all I think about and sometimes I feel like I’m in a fog. Other times I get filled with […]February 26, 2009HomeThe art of flirtingDear Carolyn, I’m a hard working, truck driving man but for some reason, I’m not very lucky with the ladies. I have lots of female friends and am well regarded in my hometown. I’m not the most handsome guy in the world but chicks don’t run screaming from the room either. I’ve asked my girl […]February 15, 2009HomeToday is the day!Dear Carolyn, Can we finish with the Valentine’s Day hype? Please move on to something else. Guys hate this day. I don’t know any guy who thinks, wow, today is the day I can really show my sweetheart how much I love her. Nope. We are thinking, what’s the least I can do to score?You […]February 14, 2009HomeValentine's Day countdownDear Readers, There are only 3 days left until Valentine’s Day! Here’s my “honey do not” list. Do NOT buy the wrong size lingerie. If in doubt, leave it out.Do NOT sign the card with “love,” unless you love her.Do NOT buy any appliances, tools or weight loss products.Do NOT forget to make reservations.Do NOT […]February 10, 2009HomeWho do you think you are?Dear Carolyn, What makes you think you can solve my unique problems? Ray, Dear Ray,Because my dear Ray, your unique problems are just like everyone else’s. I’m just say’n,[email protected]February 1, 2009HomeWhat a slob!Dear Carolyn, My husband is a great guy and I’m so happy to see him when he comes home. The problem is, he’s a total slob. You should see the inside of his sleeper. It’s disgusting. I spend hours every month cleaning it out. He doesn’t ask me to do it and barely thanks me […]January 23, 2009HomeShe took the dog!Dear Carolyn, My wife took our dog and left me for my best friend. Ha. I bet you thought I was going to say I really miss my dog? I don’t miss the wife, dog or the best friend. (Okay, I miss the dog a little bit but it was more her’s than mine. And […]January 22, 2009Previous PagePage 22 of 23Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsNew Mexico releases video of Harjinder Singh passing an inspection in EnglishHarjinder Singh, the driver in the triple-fatal Florida turnpike crash, successfully passed an inspection in English in New Mexico, body cam footage reveals.Trucker of the YearCarving a niche in fresh meat, multistop delivery: Trucker of the MonthRegulationsDOT threatens funding for California, Washington, New Mexico over lax ELP enforcementRegulationsCalifornia’s ‘smog check’ for out-of-state trucks: EPA proposes to disapproveFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
