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Trucker of the Year
2M-miler Thomas Miller uses 2014 to boost health, raise money for cancer fight
For the second straight year, Miller is one of three finalists in Overdrive and TCA’s Owner-Operator of the Year contest. The winner, who will receive $25,000, will be named next week at TCA’s annual convention in Orlando.
March 4, 2015
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How much is your time worth?
“I can’t rightfully condone Burger King bag enemas, but I can tell you to ask for detention pay…. Your time is valuable, too.”
March 4, 2015
Catch a brief vid of the hand-unload of, um, dock parts via a post on the George & Wendy Show Facebook page.
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Winter storm cutting from Midwest across Southeast and beyond through Thur.
Various winter storm warnings were in effect for areas from Texas and Oklahoma east to the Appalachians and beyond; Also: More winter-trucking pics from readers around the nation.
March 4, 2015
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Day of reckoning: Health insurance/tax decisions weighed by owner-operators
As health insurance tax penalties hit many owner-operators, the prospect of paying double next year could change the decision on coverage; meanwhile, the King v. Burwell challenge to the ACA gets under way.
March 4, 2015
Owner-operator Bryan Spoon and his independent dispatcher business partner, Anna Lowdermilk, are covered by bronze plans purchased on the federal health insurance exchange.
Trucker of the Year
Many hats: Owner-op Bryan Smith active in hometown even after 2.4M OTR miles
For the second straight year, Smith is one of three finalists in Overdrive and TCA’s Owner-Operator of the Year contest. He’s being recognized for his on-highway safety and his off-highway community involvement.
March 2, 2015
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Trucker Talent Search
Can you sing? Prove it in talent contest
Finalists will attend The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas in August and will compete live for first place.
March 2, 2015
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All hail Brooks
When a media foul results in a salute. A Columbus journalist gets one right in the wake of his “Reckless Rigs” initial report.
March 1, 2015
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The difference between testing and implementing new ideas
Regulations and life lessons; with entry-level driver training under the microscope in D.C., Wendy learns a little more about her crazy cat.
February 27, 2015
“Say no to the harness.”
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Knight of the Road: Driver rescues family in 14-degree weather
Robert Sutton braved icy, 14-degree temperatures last year to help save a family of four after they crashed on I-84. For his actions, he was named a Knight of the Road by Overdrive. Here’s his story.
February 26, 2015
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Mac to feature truckers’ health program at MATS
Mac Trailer announced it will help sponsor the Walk A Mile America Foundation’s new program, Truck Drivers Health.org. Barry Pawelek, the foundation’s founder, will discuss his experiences as a retired truck driver at the Mid-America Trucking Show, March 26-28 in Louisville, Ky. The Walk A Mile America Foundation develops health programs through experience, and Pawelek’s […]
February 25, 2015
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To carry or not to carry: 65 percent of readers say physical med card still key in inspections
As evidenced by February polling here, the physical medical card remained part of more than 6 in 10 readers’ most-recent roadside stops.
February 25, 2015
Manchester Scales — Johnny McBee checks a logbook
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A tale of two truck stops
“We so appreciate the ones out there doing it right” — like the Pilot in Troy, Ill. “Kudos to you and your staff, Kari. You’re doing good things without even knowing it – and we appreciate you!”
February 25, 2015
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UPDATED — No place like home: More winter-trucking photos
Got a wintry trucking photo handy? Share it via the upload form in our readers’ gallery. We’ll update this story with photos as they come in through the week.
February 25, 2015
Leon Shrei On the way to Alberta
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TCA commits to hiring 50k military vets
The Truckload Carriers Association, in partnership with Hiring Our Heroes and FASTPORT, has announced a commitment on behalf of its 700 member companies to hire 50,000 veterans and military spouses into the trucking industry over the next four years.
February 24, 2015
Overdrive Extra
Snake in the cab! How to get rid of this uninvited hitchhiker
This video, part of the 30-second Trucker Tips series, is taken from the first installment of 10 Worst Case Trucking Scenarios, Volume 2.
February 24, 2015
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Paying the Obamacare penalty this tax season? New enrollment period in the offing for 2015 coverage
In order to take advantage of the new, March 15-April 30 period, individuals must report initial awareness of the penalty this tax season.
February 23, 2015
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Actual news? Or a desperate grab for attention …
“I used to get mad and fire back, but there’s not enough time in the day anymore. We will always have to deal with haters — it’s best to just pat them on the head, maybe throw them a little attention bone,” and get on with it.
February 22, 2015
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A little ‘music to truck by’
A SoundCloud playlist here compiling music you’ve heard over the years here on Channel 19, among other tracks. For future playlists, send your recommendations …
February 21, 2015
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$2.30, $3, $10/mile: Which haul would you choose? Profit analysis might surprise you
Pull up Overdrive's relatively new Load Profit Analyzer tool and follow along with this detailed walk-through with owner-operator business coach and longtime Overdrive contributor Gary Buchs. This week's Overdrive Radio breaks down profit results from wildly divergent rates that might make you think differently about load choice.
Ron Kelsey, pictured here with his 'Sunrise Express' 1981 Peterbilt 359, is Overdrive's Trucker of the Month for July, putting him in the running for the 2025 Trucker of the Year award.
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Owner-op holy grail: Decades of direct freight in a custom '81 359
Cameron Bagely's 1999 Peterbilt 379 parked at the Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show in Epping, New Hampshire.
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California Highway Patrol said it won't enforce President Donald Trump's English language proficiency mandate as it's 'not part of California law.'
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