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They call her ‘Butterbean’
Sometimes, names are hard: “This is our fifth year attending GATS, which means it’s the fifth time I’ve met with a lot of the people we meet with at the big truck shows, and the fourth time I’ve embarrassed myself by not being able to remember anyone’s name.”
August 25, 2017
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‘Live, Laugh, Love, and Dance’: Tony Justice live to open GATS
Video: Justice opened his first GATS 2017 set yesterday with “Live, Laugh, Love and Dance,” penned with his wife, Misty, for those who’ve been through and/or suffer from depression in their lives, with hopes that it might help someone pull through.
August 25, 2017
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weBoost’s latest cell signal booster expands boosting capabilities
Instead 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, 2017
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Business
‘Rigs Without Cigs’ tobacco cessation campaign kicks off at GATS
Drivers 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, 2017
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Overdrive Radio
‘Honky Tonk Nighttime Man’: Talent search finalist Michael Lochmiller
Lochmiller hauls for System Transport out of a home base in Las Vegas. In this edition of Overdrive Radio hear Red Eye Radio’s Eric Harley talk music, trucking and life with the driver.
August 24, 2017
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Tony Justice to headline GATS party at Eddie Deen’s Ranch Friday
Justice will be joined by Australian singer-songwriter Jayne Denham and fellow trucker and former Overdrive’s Trucker Talent Search participant Bill Weaver for performances during the event. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are available at the Uber Freight booth.
August 24, 2017
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Life
5K at GATS to raise money for St. Christopher’s fund
Great American Trucking Show attendees looking to get some extra exercise — and help raise funds for the St. Christophers truckers relief fund —  can participate in the the Progressive Commercial Roadhouse Run 5K and one-mile walk tonight.
August 24, 2017
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Overdrive Radio
‘Country Road’: Trucking, music, life with Trucker Talent Search finalist Richard Woods
Owner-operator Richard Woods earned his spot in this year’s Overdrive/Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search with a cover of the famous John Denver tune, “Country Road.” He’s one of three finalists in the talent search, coming to a close with a final winner Friday, August 25, at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. Woods […]
August 24, 2017
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Business
What happens in Flippin moves on to Dallas
“There’s another ‘star studded’ event coming up in Dallas, beginning tomorrow at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center – you might have heard about it once or twice, they call it GATS, and it may or may not have been mentioned a few times in Overdrive recently…”
August 23, 2017
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Great American Trucking Show starts Thursday: Follow the action live on Overdrive
Follow the GATS events, including the Pride & Polish show truck competition, owner-operator business seminars, live trucking music and more, via Overdrive’s social and newsletter channels. Here’s how…
August 23, 2017
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Business
16th-annual Southern Classic Truck Show Sept. 8-9
Dates are set for the 16th annual edition of small fleet and Brad’s Classic Trucks owner Brad Wike’s Southern Classic Truck Show on his sizable property in Lincolnton, N.C.
August 23, 2017
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Overdrive Radio
‘Take this e-log and shove it’: A talk with Trucker Talent Search finalist Terrance Mathis
Red Eye Radio’s Eric Harley talks here with Rockford, Illinois, resident and Kloeckner Metals driver Terrance Mathis. Mathis is the man responsible for the great Johnny Paycheck parody you’ll hear a little of here, which earned his spot in the Trucker Talent Search.
August 23, 2017
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Life
Full coverage: Show trucks, Trucker Talent winner, ELDs and more from the Great American Trucking Show
Pride & Polish winners, clarifications on ELDs, information on roadside inspections with ELDs, new product launches, owner-operator business seminars, the 2017 winner of the Overdrive Trucker Talent Search and more.
August 22, 2017
Life
Five Apps for That: Get started with saving, investing
These 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, 2017
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Business
KeepTruckin, Comdata to give away Harley at GATS
KeepTruckin and Comdata, who announced a new partnership last week aimed at small fleet operators, will give away a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle at the Great American Trucking Show this week.
August 22, 2017
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Singer-songwriter Jayne Denham debuts new ‘Stacks’ single, GATS performances upcoming
Attendees of GATS in Dallas this week, where Australian trucking singer-songwriter Denham will release the video for the “Stacks” single, can catch her at the Red Eye Radio booth at 9:30 a.m. Friday and later that night at the afterparty concert at Eddie Deen’s.
August 21, 2017
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Business
When grabbing the right bug-out bag matters
In which Wendy almost grabs the wrong one for the eclipse run. “When you have six different green, black and gray backpacks in the cabinet, and two of them are camera equipment, you sometimes grab the bag full of guns, instead of the Canon.”
August 21, 2017
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Business
GATS kicks off Thursday in Dallas
The Great American Trucking Show will kick off Thursday at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas and will feature thousands of exhibitors, live music, show trucks, educational sessions and more.
August 21, 2017
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