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Bandit truck racing series gears up for Iowa

For the first time this season, the Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series will venture outside the South, with a race day scheduled for Saturday, July 15, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

July 11, 2017

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4 State Trucks taking donations this month for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

The aftermarket truck parts store will give both online and in-store customers the option to add a donation to their order, which 4 State Trucks will match dollar for dollar.

July 10, 2017

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Overdrive Extra

Where trucking musicians gather – and truckers get a treat

GATS will showcase trucking’s musical talent next month. See a preview here.

July 10, 2017

I herniated it through the grapevine

Today on Truckamundo, George gets news from a surgeon that he can either take three weeks off to have his hernia repaired, or plan on wearing his guts for shoelaces at any inopportune and unplanned moment in the near future. …

July 10, 2017

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Photo contest for truckers to award TA-Petro gift cards, One20 tablet

The contest, being hosted by Healthy Team, asks truckers to submit a photo that shows the trucking lifestyle in a positive light. The photos can be of the driver’s truck, a view of the road or anything related to trucking.

July 7, 2017

Contouring a path to enlightenment

Stuck between strenuous flatbedding and the cat’s fireworks freak-out: “Getting old is hell, ain’t it?”

July 7, 2017

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’88 Mike’ Morgan closes gap on Ricky ‘Rude’ Proffitt in Bandit points standings

Morgan has won the last two of the series’ races after Proffitt ran of a string of three consecutive wins before that. Proffitt still leads in the overall points standings approximately halfway through the 13-race season, but Morgan is closing the gap.

July 6, 2017

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Star spangled shredder

“I like celebrating the Fourth with fireworks and big bodacious booms just as much anyone else, but I’m here to tell ya’, I’ve had just about enough of the backyard displays this year. Mostly because I’m gravely injured …” Sometimes, celebrating is hard.

July 5, 2017

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Walcott Truckers Jamboree takes place next week, features live music, show trucks and more

Former “The Voice” contestant Mary Sarah and country artist Collin Raye will headline concerts at the show on Thursday and Friday night, respectively. Local band Dani Lynn Howe & Band will open for Sarah, while Tony Justice will open for Raye.

July 5, 2017

Free GATS registrations benefit trucking charities through end of day today

For each registration by July 4, GATS is donating $1 to the registrant’s choice of Truckers Against Trafficking, TruckersFinalMile.Org or the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.

July 4, 2017

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Five Apps for That: Tools for grabbing a quick load

Spot market load matching evolved from physical bulletin boards at truck stops to digital displays and then to websites. Today, those websites increasingly are accessed via a mobile browser and, in the case of the five mobile boards featured here, via smartphone apps.

July 4, 2017

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Racing action, update with ’88 Mike’ Morgan’s Mack race truck

In the 6th race of the inaugural Minimizer Bandit Big Rig racing series, the No. 88 Mack of “88 Mike” Morgan ran away with the win in the main event at what amounts to the Wartrace, Tenn., resident’s home track. In this video, Morgan walks through some of the modifications he’s made, with a little race action, to the 1999 Mack CH since Overdrive’s last close look.

July 4, 2017

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Path to prosperity: Overdrive’s Most Beautiful winner spreads the word of how trucking served as her ticket to the good life

For Klang, the honor of being named Overdrive’s Most Beautiful is a chance to further improve trucking’s image — something she dedicates herself and her career to.

July 3, 2017

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Christmas in July

The “Sleigh Bells for Santa” effort of Truckersfinalmile.org relies solely on public charitable donations to operate. 100 percent of monies raised go toward actual cases. TFM founder Robert Palm uses collected funds to support the efforts of reuniting drivers and their families, in the event of critical illness, injury or death while they’re on the road.

July 3, 2017

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Let the festivities begin! (Fire up those race trucks …)

For those of you who won’t make it home for local festivities Tuesday, enjoy the celebration wherever you are, and here’s a heartfelt shout-out from me and, I know, the rest of the crew here. Thanks for what you do. (And: See you at the races! …)

July 1, 2017

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Overdrive Radio

Audio tour through Tony Justice’s new ‘Stars, Stripes and White Lines’ album

The time has come, drivers. Tony Justice’s new record, “Stars, Stripes and White Lines,” is out and on its way to the truck-stop racks for an official June 30 release. As he and his wife, Misty, note in this Overdrive Radio podcast tour through the album, after a couple months for the physical CD release, a digital release follows in September.

June 30, 2017

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TA-Petro offering free meals to military members, veterans on July 4

On the Fourth, any veteran, active duty or reservist from the military can receive a complimentary meal of their choice from a special “Military Only” menu with proof of service.

June 30, 2017

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Driving Miss Hazardous Materials

“Things that aren’t welcome in the Kroger parking lot for a thousand, Alex.” … Preparations for the Fourth well under way.

June 30, 2017

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California’s ‘smog check’ for out-of-state trucks: EPA proposes to disapprove

EPA's proposal would keep the Clean Truck Check regulation in place for heavy-duty vehicles registered in California, but would disapprove the reg's out-of-state and out-of-country applicability.

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Toughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks off

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State Department pauses truck driving visas: Who is and isn't impacted

The heavy-haul/oversize trucking niche can be lucrative for owner-operators who know the ins and outs of the business. That doesn't come immediately, nor without significant challenges. Shown here is owner-operator Jason Chamberlain's 1985 Kenworth W900B, powered by a Big Cam Cummins with a 13-speed. He owns two trailers -- a 55-ton, three-axle XL Specialized RGN and a 2017 Benson three-axle, low-pro step deck.

High-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize hauling

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Rise of the 'non-domiciled CDL' for non-citizen truck drivers: Safety, rates, security

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