Marlin CaddellMarlin Caddell is a Web developer/analyst for Randall-Reilly. His love for anything new and shiny in the world of technology fuels this blog. You can reach him anytime at [email protected] or on Twitter @marlinjc.BusinessHiring our Heroes program announces truck giveaway for military veteransThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes Program, Kenworth and FASTPORT announced a contest today to give away a fully-loaded T680.April 1, 2016Trucker Talent SearchEdgar Hansen interviews Trucker Talent Search nomineesEdgar Hansen from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch interviewed the nominees for the Trucker Talent Search. Check out the video below. The nominees will compete today at 5 p.m. Central at the Red Eye Radio booth.August 22, 2014Custom RigsGATS DAY 1: Truck photos from the show floorFor many of the trucks on the show floor at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, the smaller features, those special touches of color or shapes, can make a truck stand out. The photos below are just some of the trucks from the show and some of those features, from hood ornaments to designs […]August 21, 2014Custom RigsTRUCK PHOTOS: Day 1 of 2014 Mid-America Trucking ShowAs the first day of the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., gets rolling, here are some of the beautiful trucks on display. We’ll be updating this gallery throughout the day, so check back for more photos.March 27, 2014Overdrive RadioFive from Overdrive: Industry issues, Tenn. Tow show winner and fleet owner briberyIn the Oct. 25, 2013, edition of the Overdrive in Five podcast, Overdrive online editor, Marlin Caddell, gives quick updates on the top issues facing owner-operators and drivers, the winner of the Tennessee Tow Show truck show and talks about a Mass. fleet owner who pled guilty to bribery. Thanks to our sponsor U.S. Express. […]October 25, 2013Overdrive RadioWelcome to Overdrive RadioWelcome to Overdrive Radio, the broadcast that will bring you the top news in trucking, interesting interviews and other shows we think you might be interested in listening to!October 15, 2013BusinessTony Justice plays song from album at GATSAt the TA/Petro booth at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Tony Justice took some time to play an acoustic session for attendees. Check out the video below for one of the songs Justice sang from his ‘Off the Road’ album.August 23, 2013BusinessFun and games showcase a good time at GATS 2013Even as exhibitors at the 2013 Great American Trucking Show are selling products and conducting business, there’s plenty of time for fun for the attendees as they get a chance to do everything from shooting hoops at the Detroit Radiator booth to driving remote control cars at the JBC booth. Check out some of the […]August 23, 2013BusinessPhotos: Day 1 of Great American Trucking ShowAugust 22, 2013BusinessOverdrive’s Most Beautiful Contestants interview with Sirius XMFor the three finalists for the Overdrive’s Most Beautiful contest, Sirius XM gave them the chance to talk about women’s roles in trucking and their personal stories of how they got into the industry. After the three celebrity judges finish their interviews with the women, the winner of the contest will be announced on Saturday, […]August 22, 2013Previous PagePage 3 of 5Next PageTop StoriesBusinessHigh-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize haulingThere is a lot of nuance to the heavy-haul/oversize trucking niche. Equipment is more expensive, insurance requirements are higher, permitting and pilot cars add operational costs and much more. Are the rates worth the hassle?Custom RigsHarlan Martin and 'Barney,' the purple 2023 Pete 389 with custom air ride, more modsRegulationsDOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crashOverdrive ExtraProper pressure -- key for tire, driver longevity and owner-ops' bottom linesFeatured SponsorBlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset
