David HollisAuthor infoBusinessEstimated 650 truckers participate in annual Mother’s Day ConvoyOrganizers estimate some 650 truckers turned out in a cold, all-day rain in Lancaster, Pennsylvania for the 26-mile convoy that has become one of the more unusual Mother’s Day traditions. While final numbers are not yet in, it’s believed they will have raised more than $500,000 for Make-A-Wish.May 13, 2019BusinessNavy vet trucker named Goodyear Highway HeroPaul Mathias had just stopped his truck at a stoplight when an SUV with a mother and two children inside was making a left turn when it was struck by a dump truck. Mathias contacted 911 and then helped the mother and performed CPR on the boy. He checked on a young girl in the car, but she had died.March 29, 2019BusinessTrucker named Highway Angel of the Year after helping at accident sceneBrian Snell was westbound on I-495 in Westward, Massachusetts, when a woman driving the wrong way seemed to have spun out in front of Snell’s truck. He stopped his truck and positioned it to protect her car from traffic. Snell tried to resuscitate the woman, who was unconscious.March 12, 2019Custom RigsFleet’s 2019 Cascadia honors fallen police officersThe owner of a La. trucking company wanted to ensure fallen police officers were not forgotten. Check out the police themed Freightliner Cascadia on Overdrive.February 13, 2019BusinessTrucker rescues two dogs thrown from moving SUV on I-81 in New YorkWICZ-TV in Binghamton reports the trucker saw the dark-colored SUV slow down on I-81 between Marathon and Whitney Point and the dogs being thrown out the window. The trucker, identified only as Adam from Syracuse, stopped and began to help the two injured dogs.December 17, 2018LifeOwner-op’s run on ‘Survivor’ endsIn Wednesday’s second episode, Boudreaux won a reward in the opening challenge, his first of the season. But while he was off enjoying that, others conspired against him. At the second tribal council, the vote was four for Angelina Keeley and five against Boudreaux, and his torch was extinguished.November 30, 2018LifeTexas-based owner-op competing on ‘Survivor’ TV seriesIndependent trucker and Beaumont, Texas resident Carl Boudreaux, has yet to be voted off of this season of Survivor. Check out his story here on Overdrive.October 4, 2018BusinessTMC Transportation driver named 2018 Trucking’s Top RookieMordaunt "Platt" Brabner was named 2018 Trucking's Top Rookie, walking away with $10,000 and several prizes. Learn more on Overdrive.August 24, 2018BusinessTrucker arrested for slingshotting metal ball bearings at passing vehiclesKeven Casey was arrested for using a slingshot to shoot metal ball bearings at passing vehicles while in his truck. The investigation is ongoing.June 5, 2018BusinessIce Road Truckers may be over after 11-season runThe future of one of the longest-running reality TV shows — Ice Road Truckers on the History Channel — appears uncertain. History says it hasn’t decided whether it will renew the show for a 12th season, but the show’s star said on Facebook it appears the “show is history.”March 6, 2018Previous PagePage 2 of 6Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive Radio'Too many scammers out there': Trucker of the Month stays choosy about brokersIn this week's edition of Overdrive Radio, March Trucker of the Month Candace Marley details the relationship-building strategy for freight in her Iowa-based one-truck business -- Calliope, LLC -- as she overcomes 2023 setbacks toward long-term success.Trucker of the YearNominate an exemplary owner today: 2024 Trucker of the Year competitionCustom Rigs'Last ride' for Waupun Truck-N-ShowCustom RigsCustom 2024 Peterbilt 389 boasts exquisite laced fenders, lift bumperFeatured SponsorEngineered for superior calls in high-noise environments.
