Life: Page 156

Hiring our Heroes program announces truck giveaway for military veterans

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes Program, Kenworth and FASTPORT announced a contest today to give away a fully-loaded T680.

April 1, 2016

Dan Lagoon presents four-wheeler’s full 360 in ‘Black ice in Missouri’

“A car did a 360 on the freeway next to me” in January, noted Dan Lagoon in this upload to Overdrive’s Dashcam Central repository for reader-submitted vids. Follow the link below to add your own.

April 1, 2016

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DOT announces truck parking workshop dates

There will be four truck parking workshops in total.

March 31, 2016

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Trucking Moves America Forward sets 2016 goals

Kevin Burch said TMAF made strides in 2015 including the sale of 100 of the movement’s trailer wraps.

March 31, 2016

Kevin Burch provides an update on Trucking Moves America Forward.

Spreading the word

“If you ever want a great landmark for your garage sale, park a big truck in the driveway.” Great for directions, and a fringe benefit: “It also provided an opportunity to engage and answer some questions about trucking.”

March 30, 2016

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POLL: Do you carry health insurance?

What’s been your situation relative to health insurance through the past year? Covered on your spouse’s plan or a plan grandfathered by Obamacare? Purchased on the exchanges? Not covered at all?….

March 29, 2016

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Iowa 80 announces concert lineup for Walcott Truckers Jamboree

Iowa 80 Truckstop has announced country singers Clare Dunn and Sammy Kershaw will highlight the 2016 Walcott Truckers Jamboree in July.

March 29, 2016

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Cabover road-train run in Australia with Chris Dinsdale

Multiple views in Dashcam Central of a road-train run with KW cabovers in Australia — Cameras mounted “on the front, the back, even over the 18-liter Caterpillar 3408.”

March 29, 2016

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Telemedicine: Future for non-emergency care?

Whether you’re insured or not for health care, a new relatively affordable telemedicine service geared for truckers and offering 24/7 access to U.S. docs points to the future of non-emergency health care on the road.

March 29, 2016

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Using ‘rationate’ in a sentence

“It’s better to rationate before you masticate on the hind quarters of someone who pontificates.” Nailed it. And so did Maddog Trucker this week in his weekly Facebook post following the Atlantic’s story on PTSD in the driver’s seat.

March 28, 2016

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Mid-America Trucking Show takes place this week: How to follow the show on Overdrive

The 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show kicks off at 1 p.m. on Thursday in Louisville, Ky. The show will feature 1,000-plus exhibitors, numerous show trucks, live entertainment and seminars for owner-operators. Overdrive will be covering the show live on social media throughout the week. Here’s how to follow along.

March 28, 2016

Peddling hokum as real news

Twice this week, the media has taken their own click bait so seriously they’ve managed to blatantly misconstrue two different stories into a whole bunch of hooey that isn’t true. Shocking, right? First of all, North Carolina State Troopers never said they were pulling people over for one mile an hour over the speed limit. […]

March 26, 2016

The first rule of consuming news.

Shell wants high school, college students to design interior of StarShip concept truck

The Shell Truck Design Challenge gives students an opportunity to win $1,000 for their school by designing the interior of the AirFlow StarShip, a partnership between Shell and AirFlow Truck Company.

March 24, 2016

The AirFlow StarShip prototype Class 8 truck

Culling the past to move, then culling some more

Wendy on her two-day stint prepping for a garage sale: “Clearly, this is an effort I need more than two days to complete, but time ain’t on my side right now and if we’re gonna do it, we gotta get it done. Out with the old, and back to the road.” Also, notes on George’s birthday…

March 23, 2016

Who doesn’t need a fuzzy purple jacket?

Study shows higher crash rate for truckers with untreated sleep apnea

As U.S. officials sharpen focus on truckers with obstructive sleep apnea, new research indicates the rate of preventable crashes for truckers with untreated obstructive sleep apnea was five times higher than those without the condition.

March 23, 2016

Truckers Insurance Exchange offers telemedicine access for drivers

The TIE is a personal insurance marketplace for NAIT members and their families to shop for and buy insurance coverage.

March 22, 2016

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Drivers under attack from vulnerable positions

Wendy argues advocates might do well to fight for carry-permit reciprocity rather than a special federal permit for interstate truckers: “If you have a concealed carry permit in your state of residence, it’s asinine that it wouldn’t be observed in all states.”

March 20, 2016

Two drivers named Outstanding Trucker Buddies

Michael Rexford, a driver for Regal Services, and Dean Coffman, a driver for Holland Enterprises, were announced as recipients of the award.

March 18, 2016

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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

There is a lot of nuance to the heavy-haul/oversize trucking niche. Equipment is more expensive, insurance requirements are higher, permitting and pilot cars add operational costs and much more. Are the rates worth the hassle?

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Harlan Martin and 'Barney,' the purple 2023 Pete 389 with custom air ride, more mods

Florida Crash

DOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crash

Pressure And Handling

Proper pressure -- key for tire, driver longevity and owner-ops' bottom lines

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

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