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Enter pics of your decorated rig
One way to beat the holiday blahs is to bring a little bit of rolling Christmas spirit with you. It’s hard to feel like a Grinch when your truck is twinkling and bright.
December 5, 2014
Business
Apnea clarification unlikely in short term to remedy the condition’s growing importance in medical certifications
Though FMCSA says it will send a bulletin to medical examiners to clarify its guidelines on screening drivers for sleep apnea, it’s unlikely medical examiners’ willingness to issue short-term driver medical certifications contingent on apnea testing will be affected.
December 4, 2014
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Trucking Christmas parades: Where and when to find them
The Pacific Northwest leads the continent in holiday trucker parades, albeit some have expanded to include more than trucks. California’s best known truck parade is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 13 in Eureka. Since the ‘80s, truckers honking “Jingle Bells” have convoyed in heavily decorated trucks to raise money for local charities. Click here for […]
December 4, 2014
Channel 19
‘Ghost Fleet’ becomes reality in new comic
The new “Ghost Fleet” comics series builds on the notion of such a fleet of “elite combat-trained truckers” hauling no-touch, no-look cargo. One of them “takes a forbidden peek at his payload” and “uncovers a conspiracy that will change his life forever!”
December 4, 2014
Business
Capitol Christmas Tree delivered to D.C. after trucking-sponsored 2,700-mile trip
The special Kenworth T880 carrying this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree ended its trek Tuesday when the 75-foot white spruce cut down in Minnesota last month ended its 2,700-mile trip to D.C.
December 3, 2014
Overdrive Extra
Driver’s ‘turn to give’ in Wreaths Across America
Vince Strupp is joining dozens of other drivers to deliver wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery through the Wreaths Across America program.
December 3, 2014
Business
Don’t feed me, bro
As some cities around the country enact laws against panhandling: “Every once in a while, I truly believe a person is just one sandwich and a couple of bucks away from turning their lives around. Basic human kindness is always an appropriate response,”
December 3, 2014
Business
Driver sleep apnea screening: FMCSA to issue clarification to medical examiners
Medical examiners in FMCSA’s registry will soon be receiving a bulletin from the agency to clarify current federal rules — or lack thereof — regarding screening and testing drivers for sleep apnea.
December 2, 2014
Business
Widow gives birth to daughter of trucker whose death spurred ‘right to carry’ petition
Another reminder of grave news from June — the daughter of late truck driver Michael Boeglin was born late last week. Boeglin’s death spurred a petition for a “right to carry” law to allow truckers to carry guns to protect themselves and their loads.
December 1, 2014
Business
Unintended offense and other social (media) faux pas
“People get mad at the strangest things…. Tread lightly on the interwebs – they’s dangerous.”
December 1, 2014
Business
Stories, legends and family tales
Stories told over turkey: “My favorite story is about my 80-year-old grandmother chasing a log truck down on Highway 41, right outside of Macon, Georgia. If you ever wonder where I get my tenacity from, wonder no more.”
November 28, 2014
Custom Rigs
Vitamin C: Flatbedding ’04 Peterbilt
Owner-operator Shawn Winders of Leesburg, Pa., hauls “pretty much anything and everything,” primarily flatbed materials, with his 2004 Peterbilt.
November 28, 2014
Custom Rigs
Truck jumps 83-feet after launching from ramp
Stunt car/truck driver Mike Ryan says what transpires in the video below was a “dream stunt.” The coordinators break the world record for the longest truck jump. Ryan says they gutted the truck to remove flammable items. And they manage to clear an Formula 1 race car in the process:
November 28, 2014
Voices
Giving thanks: Driver dispatches
We asked, and you told. Here find a round-up of readers’ answers to the question “What are you thankful for?” Happy Thanksgiving from all the staff at Overdrive!
November 27, 2014
Life
We’re thankful for you!
A special message of thanks to readers, from all of us here at Overdrive.
November 27, 2014
Business
Thanksgiving 2014
What are you thankful for? Wendy here runs down a list of superlatives — from family, vocal critics and, yes, all the drivers keeping the nation running down the road.
November 26, 2014
Business
Music video: ’18 Wheels and Jesus,’ by Tony Justice
Tony Justice’s heartfelt “18 wheels and Jesus” track gets a professional music-video treatment with production work by Big Rig Videos’ Christopher Fiffie. See it here.
November 25, 2014
Life
‘No shave’ November: A brief history of beards
Do you have a “Novembeard?” Whether you’re growing it to raise awareness, or fund a cancer charity or just to have one, enjoy No Shave November!
November 24, 2014
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