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There’s something fishy about ‘Diesel’ in the driver’s seat
The fish tank was created when Shaq was on the show ‘Tanked’ —a show about high-end custom fish tanks
June 6, 2018
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TA accepting 2019 Citizen Driver nominations
Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 30.
June 4, 2018
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Custom Rigs
SuperRigs show to showcase custom rigs, offer $25,000 in prizes in June
Owner-operators will compete for over $25,000 in cash and prizes, and 12 drivers' trucks will be selected to be in the 2019 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar.
June 1, 2018
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Trucker Talent Search
Overdrive announces top 10 in Trucker Talent Search contest
Listen to Overdrive-Red Eye Radio's Trucker Talent Search contest's top 10 entries and stay tuned for the finale in August at The Great American Trucking Show.
June 1, 2018
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Channel 19
‘Shipper of choice’ phrase on the rise, but what about its negative?
Be a "shipper of choice," not a "shipper of last resort." Overdrive sheds light on a growing problem of shippers taking advantage of truckers in the industry.
May 31, 2018
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Business
Hurricane Express hosting truck parade from Oklahoma to California, offering drivers free steaks
Hurricane Express is hosting a truck parade out of their Oklahoma terminal headed west toward California.
May 30, 2018
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Overdrive Radio
The ‘Amazon effect’ and opportunities for small fleets, owner-ops who can cash in
Part 1 of this edition of Overdrive Radio podcast delves into the opportunities and dilemmas small carriers, owner-operators, and brokers currently face.
May 25, 2018
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Business
Trucker Arian Taylor to be honored with 2018 Harriet Tubman Award from Truckers Against Trafficking
Truckers Against Trafficking chose Arian Taylor as the 2018 recipient of the Harriet Tubman award for helping a woman escape a dire situation in January.
May 25, 2018
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Voices
James Hewett presents ‘Near-miss in Phoenix’
Think (and look) twice before turning on red after watching trucker James Hewett's nearly disastrous encounter with a fellow truck driver in Arizona.
May 21, 2018
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Trucking History
Rush Enterprises founder W. Marvin Rush passes on
W.M. 'Rusty' Rush, current head of Rush Enterprises, released a statement about the loss of his father, W. Marvin Rush, and the legacy he leaves behind.
May 18, 2018
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Business
Event hauling: Different responsibilities, schedules mean higher pay
Event hauling may come with more responsibility and tighter schedules but it also comes with perks: higher pay, fewer miles, and less wear and tear on trucks.
May 18, 2018
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Life
Archived: Snake! How to handle an in-cab intruder
OK, there isn’t much chance that you’ll ever glance at your floorboard and discover a snake. Still … you hear tales of drivers finding all sorts of creatures inside their cabs. Here’s how to respond to one uninvited hitchhiker…
May 18, 2018
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Life
More than 500 truckers participate in annual Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Convoy
After 29 years, the Mother’s Day Truck Convoy continues to help Make-A-Wish of Philadelphia. This convoy means a lot to both the organization and the community.
May 16, 2018
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Channel 19
Memorial site remembers longtime broker Allen Lund
Allen Lund passed away on April 7, 2018. In memorial, a website has been set up with videos and images. Click for more on the life of Allen Lund on Overdrive.
May 16, 2018
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Channel 19
ELDs’ parking impact: Trucker Path data show big shift in planning, little in capacity stress
It's clear, at least, that when it comes to parking in the electronic age, truckers want to know what's ahead. Check out the Trucker Path data here.
May 15, 2018
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Life
How truckers can deal with arthritis
When joints get stiff and painful and stay that way, it’s likely a sign of arthritis. Here are the basic types of arthritis, as well as tips on prevention and treatment.
May 15, 2018
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Business
Class 8 on the Lake truck show July 21
The Penn-Ohio chapter of the ATCA, has set its annual Class 8 on the Lake truck show for July 21, 2018. Click for more information on the event.
May 14, 2018
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Overdrive Extra
Faces of the road: Dawn L. at the diesel desk and her extended family
From her childhood in the Mojave Desert to befriending professional truckers, Long Haul Paul stops to learn more about Dawn L., a Pilot diesel cashier.
May 14, 2018
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7-step in-cab workout plan for long-term trucking
Follow along with 2024 Trucker of the Year Alan Kitzhaber as he walks you through his in-cab workout routine, designed to combat common OTR aches and pains. His seven-exercise routine takes just 20 minutes and requires minimal equipment.
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Regulations
Trucking groups petition EPA to delay 2027 heavy-duty NOx rule
Luke Rethwisch followed in his father's footsteps, winning big at the Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show inJuly.
Custom Rigs
18-year old Luke Rethwisch's show-winning '87 Pete 359
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