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Business
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Readers may vote daily through April 6 to help Overdrive select the top 10 women who exemplify professionalism and inner and outer beauty.
March 3, 2016
Business
The Dipwad 500
Wendy on the most popular race going: “Ladies and gentlemen, you heard it here. Truck stop racing is based on the premise that no one else around matters much, and safety is for the birds.”
March 2, 2016
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Truck Stops
‘Highway hospitality’ the key to Love’s continued expansion
The Oklahoma City-based company opened more than 20 new locations in 2015 and announced in January it plans to open more than 40 new stores in 2016.
February 29, 2016
Business
It’s the little things
The small stuff matters: Wendy offers kudos to the Pilot in Lincoln, Ala., for a small gesture that made the oasis just that, a true place to wash off the weariness of the long road.
February 29, 2016
Channel 19
Downtime pursuits: Any other on-the-road golfers out there?
Channel 19 hits the links with Landstar-leased owner-operator Andy Soucy with a few recommendations on courses in Florida, New York and Texas. A long-haul perk: The chance to play a variety of golf courses around the nation.
February 26, 2016
Business
The 500 million dollar question
“Since when were the words ‘safety’ and ‘revenue’ interchangeable? Oh that’s right, I forgot. They became interchangeable the minute safety became a billion-dollar business.”
February 26, 2016
Channel 19
‘Country Dan’ Dixon, formerly of XM radio, passed on last month
“Country Dan Dixon,” formerly a primary voice of XM’s “America” Channel 10 from the satellite radio broadcaster’s first days on the air, passed on at age 67 in late January.
February 25, 2016
Business
Make-A-Wish gears up for 27th Mother’s Day Convoy
For 26 years, hundreds of trucks have gathered in a convoy to raise money for Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Northern Delaware & Susquehanna Valley, a charity that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
February 24, 2016
Business
Three truckers named finalists for Goodyear’s annual Highway Hero award
This year’s finalists are Mark Cavanagh from Hillsville, Va., Dorian Cole from Los Angeles and Julian Kaczor from Utica, N.Y.
February 24, 2016
Business
California steamin’ — just say no to being nuts
Wendy on one driver’s trailer-retrofit / delivery nightmare: “I’m no fan of California’s prohibitively restrictive laws, but I’m also not a fan of insanity. Just say no to being nuts. Please.”
February 24, 2016
Overdrive Radio
Podcast: A run through the stories behind the songs on Bill Weaver’s ‘Every Mile I Drive’
In this edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, run through the brand-new record from trucker Bill Weaver, who with regulator collaborators in his band has honed the Southern Rock style you’ll hear here over many years.
February 23, 2016
Truck Stops
Sapp Bros. president named NATSO’s incoming chairman
Don Quinn, newly designated chairman at NATSO, stressed the importance of improving service to truck stop customers, America’s drivers, in his remarks to attendees of the NATSO show.
February 23, 2016
Overdrive Extra
Cat’s back (with another phone)
Owner-operators haven’t been able to spec a new Caterpillar-powered truck in nearly a decade, but they can spec a new piece of Cat equipment of a smaller variety: The company’s second take on a rugged smartphone built for users who work in industries like trucking and construction.
February 22, 2016
Business
Yankee Candle creates a new scent called ‘Vitriol’
Wendy on the dust-up over a shipper/receiver facility’s “no restrooms for drivers” policy: “Unfortunately, the bad apples of the bunch have ruined the sauce for all of us. It’s time to cull those tainted fruits.”
February 21, 2016
Life
Highway Angel calls for help after fellow trucker suffers stroke
Joel Dees, a driver from Port Orchard, Wash., has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association for saving another truck drivers’ like after she suffered a stroke while alone in her truck.
February 19, 2016
Business
Stress relief for mastodons
“Sometimes, relaxing is hard.” Wendy gets ready for a long run with no scheduled return, learns about soil liquefaction, deaths of mastodons and just how restorative sleep can be.
February 19, 2016
Life
‘Highway Thru Hell’ follows heavy towing company through hellish Canadian winters
The Weather Channel’s “Highway Thru Hell” series, now in the midst of its fourth season, follows Jamie Davis and his heavy rescue company based in British Columbia, Canada.
February 18, 2016
Business
Beware the dreaded butt-dial
“Sometimes, learning new phones is hard.” Wendy on the worst butt-dial ever: From George after his lost a gear on his way down the mountain …
February 17, 2016
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Harlan Martin and 'Barney,' the purple 2023 Pete 389 with custom air ride, more mods
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DOT calls out 'despicable' state failures on ELP, CDL rules after deadly crash
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