Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].Pride & PolishLindamood, Manuel continue winning ways with Best of Show victories at GATS Pride & PolishBest of Show winners were announced in five categories – working bobtail, working combo, limited-mileage bobtail, limited-mileage combo and builders class – along with the People’s Choice winner in a ceremony held at GATS on Aug. 26.August 26, 2017BusinessBlueParrott debuts new headset at GATSThe new C400-XT, which will begin shipping in October, can be worn over the head like traditional wireless headset, or around the back of the head on either the right or left ear, whichever the user prefers.August 26, 2017BusinessweBoost’s latest cell signal booster expands boosting capabilitiesInstead of switching cell service providers because of poor signal, the 4G-X OTR is designed to provide a “significant increase” to cell signal to all cellular devices from any carrier, Roberts says.August 24, 2017Business‘Rigs Without Cigs’ tobacco cessation campaign kicks off at GATSDrivers who sign up for the campaign will get weekly emails or phone calls to answer any questions or to provide encouragement for continuing to cut back on tobacco use.August 24, 2017LifeFive Apps for That: Get started with saving, investingThese apps can provide ways to establish an automatic regimen for moving your money, usually in small increments, into accounts that grow significantly over time.August 22, 2017BusinessTruckers earn win – for now – in Rhode Island tolling battleRhode Island DOT has proposed to ban trucks from certain secondary roads that could be used to avoid future trucks-only tolls. Rhode Island’s State Traffic Commission voted down the proposal for now, requesting more information from RIDOT.August 22, 2017BusinessDOTs warn truckers about driving during eclipse, implement truck restrictionsThe eclipse will be visible in every state of the contiguous U.S., but at least portions of 14 states will see a total eclipse, where the moon will fully block out the sun for nearly three minutes in the middle of the day.August 16, 2017BusinessNearly 6,000 Peterbilt, Kenworth trucks with optional spotlights recalledPaccar is recalling approximately 5,731 trucks because the optional spotlight circuit on the affected trucks “may not be adequately protected in the event of a short,” increasing the risk of fire at the fuse block.August 16, 2017Custom RigsBandit truck racing director: First season exceeding expectations, 2018 season confirmedThe season has been so successful, in fact, the series has announced it will be back for its second season in 2018. While he’s not ready to name any tracks specifically, Madsen says the series will expand its footprint next year, while also expanding the field of trucks.August 14, 2017Custom RigsExtensive damage from parking lot crash prompts owner-operator car hauler to remake truckOwner-operator Jeff Bencic, who owns Bencic Auto Transport and is leased to Continental Transport, made the most of a truck stop parking lot accident by giving his 2014 Peterbilt 388 car hauler a makeover.August 11, 2017Previous PagePage 122 of 184Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive RadioHow military service set these trucking entrepreneurs straight on course to successA special Overdrive Radio marks Veterans Day, commemorating the military service of so many around the United States, and in American trucking. Here we honor the stories of two vets -- Army and Navy, respectively -- who are equally clear-eyed emphasizing what their service meant for their long careers as business owners.RegulationsCourt pauses DOT rule seeking to push 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers out of commercial workMaintenanceOwner-ops adapt conservative approach to ever-expanding diesel service intervalsOverdrive ExtraRed, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko GraveranFeatured SponsorHowes
