Watch: Straight truck driver helps cops end high speed chase

Jan 19, 2019

Updated Jan 27, 2019

Pursuit Driver's Car Door Ripped Off by Box Truck

In an ill-advised move, a driver attempted to manuever around a box truck during a pursuit on the 60 Freeway — and ended up getting the car's door ripped off in the process, this Sky5 video shows. He and two passeengers were taken into custody immediately after. http://on.ktla.com/x8JOe

Posted by KTLA 5 News on Friday, January 18, 2019

Credit where credit's due: Trucker of the Year builds biz to sustain, pays it forward

Personal drive, clear focus on long-term business stability, mechanical aptitude with late-model equipment, and the willingness share all he learns -- the good and the bad. Did we mention 10-plus mpg? All are outstanding qualities you'll find in Overdrive's Trucker of the Year, John Penn.

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Pride & Polish

Overdrive’s annual Pride & Polish virtual truck show attracts entries from across the nation showcasing show-quality design, mechanical ingenuity and plenty of trucking-business pride. Find recent-history awards shows, in-depth features about the winners, and more.

Watch: Straight truck driver helps cops end high speed chase

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