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‘Train horn: first person brings me $25 can have it, come on.’

“Sitting in the parking lot of some truck stops is like having a live version of “Home Shopping Network.” People sell all kinds of things on what I refer to as ‘CB-bay.'”

September 5, 2014

I don’t think he’s talking about lettuce.

What brand of truck are you? New quiz tells you just that

Have you ever wondered what kind of truck you’d be if in fact you were a truck? Maybe not, but regardless, the American Independent Truckers’ Association posted this week a quiz that determines just that based on your responses to a few questions. Click here to check out the quiz.

September 4, 2014

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Big Iron event another chance for a look at a classic

The Big Iron Classic in Kasson, Minn., Sept. 5-6 another chance to get a look at driver Kenny Hubka’s classic 1977 International 4200 Transtar conventional.

September 4, 2014

The Big Iron 2013 DVD is on offer over at the Rockwood Products site.

Guilty until proven innocent: Answering key sleep-apnea questions

As new medical certification processes come into play, more drivers are being asked to get sleep apnea testing. Some are asking questions, getting varied answers – and being taken off the road prematurely.

September 4, 2014

Dr. Randolph Rosarion shares insights on being a U.S. Department of Transportation medical examiner and other issues via his Dotmedicalexaminer.com website.

A highway-safety public service announcement from the pros

Christopher Fiffie’s BigRig Videos Youtube channel recently featured the following video PSA — from veteran truckers to the general public on safe driving around trucks.

September 3, 2014

Christopher Fiffie’s BigRig Videos Youtube channel recently featured the following public-service announcement — from veteran truckers to the general public on safe driving around trucks. In it, several drivers answer the question “If you wanted to tell a motorist something, what would you tell them?” Among the featured drivers responding is owner-operator Troy Huddleston. You can read more about Huddleston’s 1991 Freightliner — and access a video interview with the driver — via this link. Fiffie’s video follows.

Creepy crawlies and questionable questions

“Here’s an important tip to remember: if someone walks up to you in a truck stop with a cup and asks you to describe what’s in it, just run. Don’t even bother looking, because it’s either going to be gross or scary.”

September 3, 2014

The ‘Hillbilly Hilton’ cometh, winneth awards

Pictorial tour through Melvin Davis Jr.’s finished 163-inch big bunk 2000 FL Classic — a winner at the annual truck show at the Michigan Van Buren County fairgrounds. Plus: Some ‘pretty good driving’ caught on video.

September 2, 2014

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The most memorable haul of your life

While the question has been asked in various forms over the years here and elsewhere — “your most memorable haul? — this round’s responses yielded no small amount of tales and tall and/or solid in stature. Take a run through some of the best here.

September 2, 2014

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Shell Rotella recognizing trucking, other industries with ‘Hardworking’ tv spots

Shell Rotella announced last week that in honor of Labor Day, it had a new ad airing on RFD TV, the Outdoor Channel, Fox Sports 1 and Destination America. The ad is the latest in Shell’s Hardworking Campaign series, which the company says celebrates the dedication of hardworking Americans. Click here to see the Labor […]

September 1, 2014

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Labor Day podcast: Take a load off with the Trucker Talent Search performances

Whether you’re at home or running the highways this fine Labor Day, in the podcast here you can take a tour with Overdrive‘s Todd Dills through performances by Trucker Talent Search emcee Tony Justice, contestants Brad James and Jennie Simpson, and the ultimate winner, Keith Sampson. The inaugural Trucker Talent Search finale was held on […]

September 1, 2014

Edgar, beware

In which Wendy meets Edgar Hansen of the “Deadliest Catch” series: “Sometimes, meeting people you love to watch on television is hard.”

August 31, 2014

Edgar Hansen on phone

Roadkill diaries: Armadillo zombies

“I stop bothering with variety in roadkill during the stretch between San Antonio and Laredo. Everything is shriveled up and blows away about an hour after it’s hit. The only thing that remains intact enough to recognize is – you guessed it – armadillos.”

August 29, 2014

Rolling Strong partners with owner-op association

Trucking wellness program Rolling Strong announced this week it has partnered with the American Association of Owner-Operators to help AAOO members work toward better health.

August 28, 2014

Best of GATS: Pride & Polish champs, Most Beautiful crowning, biz strategy, software highlight 2014 show

The 2014 Great American Trucking Show was held last week and hosted the country’s most prestigious show truck competition, equipment displays, educational seminars for owner-operators, live entertainment and more. Here’s a rundown of some highlights.

August 28, 2014

Mike Lemley’s 2000 Peterbilt 379 won Best of Show, Working Bobtail

Petition circulated on “right to carry” for driver self-defense

A new “right to carry” petition is being circulated by SBTC’s James Lamb. It’s collecting signatures in an attempt to demonstrate that there’s support for easing many interstate drivers’ ability to legally travel with firearms.

August 28, 2014

In this linked story probing gun-control issues in the wake of the school shootings in Connecticut in 2012, 91 percent of readers favored either the status quo or fewer restrictions on ownership.

Radio check from under the ice bucket; And a two-wheeler’s salute

In which Channel 19 writer Todd Dills accepts a couple of ice-bucket challenges, and issues a couple more — and a long-distance highway cyclist delivers a big salute to the pros he shares the road with.

August 28, 2014

Just say no to stupid

Wendy reacts to images posted to Facebook from a driver rolling with his feet on the dash, eating watermelon, no hands, etc…: “When he starts posting pictures to social media of himself doing phenomenally stupid and dangerous things, he involves every single driver on the road.”

August 27, 2014

You’re not getting a pedicure, you’re driving a commercial vehicle. Believe it or not, there’s a difference.

I-495 Christina River Bridge reopened to all traffic

Delaware DOT quietly reopened the northbound lanes of the formerly tilting I-495 bridge over the Christina River on Saturday, August 23.

August 26, 2014

NBC Philadelphia photo of I-495 workers

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FMCSA's new National Consumer Complaint Database page has nine categories of complaints to file, including one for freight brokers.

FMCSA makes it easier to call out bad brokers with National Consumer Complaint Database update

FMCSA gives its National Consumer Complaint Database whistleblower portal an "overdue tech upgrade" it's calling "a win" for truck drivers and carriers as it gets easier to report bad brokers.

Oberman Logistics owner Wes Oberman's personal truck is this Kenworth T680 -- purchased to replace a lower-fuel-mileage 2020 389 that powered his maiden voyage in trucking as an owner-operator. He's getting 10 mpg now, and providing a reliable home for leased owners has the fleet up to 11 trucks as of August.

Skin in the leased owner's game: Oberman Logistics' simple, transparent plan for expansion

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Sleeper berth: Will truckers be able to split as they see fit?

It's taken less than a decade for small fleet owner Derrick Wolfe to grow his New York-based food grade tanker-haul business from one truck to 21 company drivers, seven owner-operators and 10 non-driving employees.

Derrick Wolfe has built a 'sweet' business in New York's Finger Lakes region

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