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Life: Page 226

Business
TCA expanding, renaming weight loss contest
After sponsoring three weight-loss challenges in the trucking industry the last three years — and more than 7,600 pounds lost — the Truckload Carriers Association has now added a 30-week maintenance component. Combined with the initial 10 weeks of weight loss, the entire program will last 10 months in 2014, TCA announced last week. It […]
December 12, 2013
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Life
The No. 9 Christmas song: ‘Jingle Bell Rock’
The 1957-recorded “Jingle Bell Rock,” made popular that year by singer Bobby Helms, is a classic of Christmas music and early rock ‘n’ roll.
December 12, 2013
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Business
NPR gets truckers’ takes on being halted by ‘cobblestone ice’
Several truck drivers told NPR they were halted by “cobblestone ice” at truck stops outside of Dallas.
December 12, 2013
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Business
Foghorn Leghorn for Congress
“It’s hard to explain to a kid who’s always lived in a ‘never close’ world how it feels to look forward to something as trivial as a cartoon show.”
December 11, 2013
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Life
Overdrive’s Christmas songs, No. 10
“You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch,” from the classic 1960s TV special based on Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” continues our countdown of Overdrive’s Top Christmas Songs, voted by readers.
December 11, 2013
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Business
Bridgestone sends two drivers to college football championship
Bobbie Ward, Jr. of Cleburne, Texas, and William Gill of Riverside, Calif., will attend the college football national championship game in Pasadena, Calif., thanks to a first place win in the Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Drive a Firestone Sweepstakes for CDL holders. Ward and Gill’s entries were randomly selected from the Drive a Firestone Sweepstakes, part […]
December 10, 2013
Parking
West Virginia to get truck parking alert system
The West Virginia Division of Highways will offer a guidance system to alert truckers to available parking via roadway signs and the 511 Traveler Information platform.
December 10, 2013
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Life
Overdrive’s top Christmas songs, counting down: No. 11
No. 11 is the “Carol of the Bells” traditional song — hear the Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s modern version here. We’ll be counting down to No. 1 through the next two weeks.
December 10, 2013
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Life
Tony Justice: Making dreams reality with new record
The quality of the writing and production on the best tracks on Justice’s new record are primed to earn wide attention – if not in the mainstream, definitely among the audience Justice knows best. That’s you.
December 9, 2013
Tony Justice for Overdrive Magazine photographed by Tyler Oxendine
Business
Want to see the best-looking truck on the road?
Wendy shows off the new bedrock of the business, a 2004 Freightliner Coronado — and thanks her lucky stars for, well, almost everything…
December 8, 2013
Behold — “the best-looking truck on the road.”
Business
American Safe Truck Driver winners
National Truck Funding, LLC has named the winners of the 2013 American Safe Truck Driver Award.
December 6, 2013
Business
Beam me up, NASA
What would you like to know about a NASA rocket launch? Wendy will be in attendance at one December 17 — tell here here. “If I have a list, I’ll stay on task (for 11 minutes). Help a sistah out.”
December 6, 2013
My ride…
Life
10 tips to avoid holiday depression
1. Acknowledge your feelings It’s normal to feel sadness and grief if you are not with a loved one over the holidays. It’s okay to cry or express your feelings. Realize that you can’t force holiday cheer. 2. Reach out If you feel lonely or isolated, seek out community, religious or other social   events. Some […]
December 5, 2013
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Channel 19
Candidate and fleet owner channels Van Damme in ad
Meet Ga.-based 10th-District Congressional candidate and Collins Trucking fleet owner Mike Collins — and checking in with 2010 Trucker of the Year Mike Crawford, bringing home on the road…
December 5, 2013
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Life
Download: ‘Drivin’ My Life Away’ version by Tony Justice
With driver and singer-songwriter Tony Justice’s “Apple Pie Moonshine” hitting all the major truck stops in the next weeks, a special download here for Overdrive readers.
December 5, 2013
Tony Justice for Overdrive Magazine photographed by Tyler Oxendine
Custom Rigs
Rotella SuperRigs calendar: A truck beauty every month
The new 2014 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar showcases 12 of the nation’s best-looking heavy-duty trucks.
December 4, 2013
Bill Rethwisch’s 2012 Peterbilt 389 was photographed at the U.S. 16 Bridge in La Crosse, Wis.
Life
Christmas tree arrives at U.S. Capitol
Hauled behind a Mack by lead driver Duane Brusseau, the 80-foot Englemann Spruce was light with great fanfare on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Dec. 3.
December 4, 2013
Capitol Christmas Tree in DC (2)
Business
Hand made gifts and the truck budget deficit
With George and Wendy’s truck-purchase saga nearly over, “It’s a handmade Christmas, for sure.”
December 4, 2013
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Custom Rigs
Custom 2005 Peterbilt 379 a trucker's surprise, with intricate hand-pinstriping
Kimball Transportation driver Zach Held may not be an owner-operator, but he drives an owner-operator-spec'd truck that delivered on a promise made by the small fleet owner Held pulls flatbed freight for. The custom '05 379 features a bevy of custom touches throughout, including immaculate pinstriping all around.
Small Fleet Champ semi-finalist Thomasville Furniture Xpress has grown quickly since founding within the last decade, helmed by co-owners Scott Denmark and Scott Cruthis.
Small Fleet Champ
LTL furniture specialist TFX lays solid ground for growth, profit, support
FMCSA's new National Consumer Complaint Database page has nine categories of complaints to file, including one for freight brokers.
Regulations
FMCSA makes it easier to call out bad brokers with National Consumer Complaint Database update
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.
Small Fleet Champ
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