Health and Wellness

Truckers’ favorite myths about COVID-19 vaccines

Drivers should be careful to separate truth from falsehoods regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Here are the chief myths heard by a truck stop clinic doctor.

March 19, 2021

Although COVID vaccines used in the United States are seeing widespread success, many commercial drivers are hesitant to receive them due to unfounded fears over safety.

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Truckers struggle with their lingering COVID symptoms

The health issues these truckers continue to experience are common for COVID patients, such as dry cough, fatigue and headaches.

January 21, 2021

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Trucking’s bit part in the 'COVID long-haulers’ name

A teacher's trucker cap provides inspiration for her to borrow trucking's "long-hauler" designation for COVID-19 survivors who discover they're facing an indefinite period of further suffering.

January 14, 2021

Amy Watson wearing a hat with a patch of a squirrel on the front

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California contractor law: Likely next steps, pivots for truckers if enforced

Many feel indiscriminate application of AB 5 to trucking is like carpet-bombing a legitimate business model in leasing owner-ops, when the weapon the state needs is already in its tool belt, a hammer for tax dodgers 1099'ing drivers who own no equipment.

John Malayter signing while playing guitar

Trucker Talent Search semi-finalists announced

Cancer survivor featured on Overdrive’s Music to Truck By

Rising oil prices -- for this dry bulk hauler, there's far less fear than opportunity

Howes Diesel Defender

Remembering the inaugural Pennsylvania Make-a-Wish Mother's Day convoy

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The Business Manual for Owner-Operators

Overdrive editors and ATBS present the industry’s best manual for prospective and committed owner-operators. You’ll find exceptional depth on many issues in the 2021 edition of Partners in Business.

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