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Channel 19
Steve Allington: The ‘passionate’ kind of owner-operator
Allington’s passion extends through his owner-operator career to his work with the metal band Apnea.
September 15, 2014
Voices
Driver appreciation, year-round
“Here’s to a deep and sincere appreciation for all the truckers out there doing it right, every day of the week, every month of the year. Your commitment and sacrifice keep people who don’t even think about what you do comfortable and safe. There’s a lot to be said for that, and it should be said every day.”
September 15, 2014
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Setting the mood with CB
It’s a tool, not a toy, come on.
September 14, 2014
Life
Feeding the mind and body with color
Eating a variety of colorful food provides vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to nourish your body. Here find a breakdown of colorful foods and the nutrients therein.
September 13, 2014
Channel 19
Salutes: One young man’s tribute to his trucking family
Aspiring photographer Jodan Loan offers up a great picture of the Three Sisters peaks in Alberta, complete with night truck-lights motion blur, as a sort of tribute to several members of his trucking family.
September 13, 2014
Business
100-truck convoy taking over Wisconsin highway next week for Special Olympics
Dozens of law enforcement officials will be escorting more than 100 trucks along Highway 41 from Richfield, Wis., to Oshkosh, Wis., on Sept. 20 to raise money for the Special Olympics in Wisconsin and as a close to National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
September 12, 2014
Business
Twinkle, twinkle little scar
“If you’re polite and respectful, people will usually talk to you about pretty much anything, but do yourself a favor and if you’re with my Mom, don’t stare. You hear me?”
September 12, 2014
Voices
The best advice I ever got about trucking
Wendy Parker runs down some answers to the question, including this nugget: “Listen to the old-timers in all their trucking BS — there is always a grain of truth, and you learn something.”
September 11, 2014
Life
Tell us about your favorite trucker
Overdrive is again collecting readers’ nominations of truckers they appreciate in its I luv my trucker! contest.
September 10, 2014
Business
Driving Miss Bubble Witch in the autonomous sedan
“My mom and dad taught me a long time ago that if you make things too easy for someone, you’re not doing them any favors. Driving is a responsibility, and if you’re not down with accepting the responsibility, don’t do it.”
September 10, 2014
Business
Truck driver fights bus fire, helps rescue passengers
Jon Wilbur of Pottle’s Transportation has been named the latest Truckload Carriers’ Association Highway Angel for his role in fighting a bus fire and helping move passengers to safety before the fire got out of control.
September 9, 2014
Business
Ind. truckers group NAIT creates health insurance exchange
The National Association of Independent Truckers has partnered with ConnectedHealth to offer the Truckers Insurance Exchange Marketplace.
September 9, 2014
Business
Can an employer fire or refuse to hire me on account of a sleep apnea diagnosis?
Following the 2008 amendment of the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers must make reasonable accommodations for drivers with sleep apnea, says Truckers for a Cause cofounder and driver Bob Stanton.
September 8, 2014
Channel 19
OOIDA’s new NCRME survey; Benefits of apnea treatment for one operator
Independent owner-operator Joe Bielucki’s sleep apnea story — results following his preemptive strike of sorts relative to the condition two years ago.
September 8, 2014
Business
Super-sizitis
“I’m starting the ‘Regular Size Movement.’ I’m going to order Happy Meals without having a child present and refuse to upsize for 99 cents.”
September 7, 2014
Business
How to address sleep apnea risk
On your terms…. And what to expect for treatment if you are diagnosed.
September 5, 2014
Custom Rigs
3-million-mile flatbedder’s ’86 Pete 359
Owner-operator William Hall bought this 1986 Peterbilt 359 in 1987 and has run it ever since. He’s stretched the frame, added wood flooring in the cab and completely redone the interior.
September 5, 2014
Business
Prime names ‘Fittest of the Fleet’ winner
A 27-year-old company driver from Sulfur Springs, Texas can rightfully boast that he’s the iron man of one of the country’s largest trucking companies.
September 5, 2014
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