Noel

Nov 2, 2018

Noel is in her Minnie mouse costume she loves to bring smiles to everyone.

— Cindy Bond

Clockwise from top, Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year finalists, represented by the Western Star of Pennsylvania-headquartered Jason Shelly; Kelsey's Trucking independent Ron Kelsey, out of Arizona; and Orleans, Indiana-based John Penn.

Kelsey, Penn, Shelly: Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year finalists

Down to the wire in 2025, it's due time to celebrate what's been a year full of inspiring stories of triumph over adversity for Overdrive's Trucker of the Year contenders. Big congrats to all 10 competitors in the field, and especially this year's finalists, three independents at the top of their owner-operator business game.

North Carolina lumber hauler's 1,000-hp 2000 Pete 379

Red Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three years

FMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?

BlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset

Red Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three years

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Kelsey, Penn, Shelly: Overdrive's 2025 Trucker of the Year finalists

North Carolina lumber hauler's 1,000-hp 2000 Pete 379

Red Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three years

FMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?

BlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset

Red Arrow Christmas convoy rolls strong over first three years