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Overdrive Extra
As with fire ants attacking a DOT officer inspecting logs, beware the ANTs in your own mind
Being aware of ANTs can help you build defenses against this self-defeating tendency. Discover how one truck driver, and an inspector, approach their own here.
September 8, 2020
Channel 19
Another trucking event that remains a go: 10-4 on D.C. kicks off Oct. 1
Unlike many canceled trucking events this year, 10-4 on D.C. is set to kick off Thursday, Oct. 1 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Details here on Overdrive.
September 3, 2020
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March 24, 2025
Voices
POLL: Have you witnessed a food truck operating out of a public rest area since COVID began spreading?
Since the FHWA put a stay on enforcement of the ban on food trucks at rest areas in light of driversā difficulties obtaining sustenance with early-pandemic-period lockdowns, did you ever see a food truck in a rest area? Did you actual visit one? Share your experience here.
September 2, 2020
Channel 19
With COVID, states allowed food trucks at public rest areas ā have you seen one?
As cities and states added restrictions to reduce the impact of COVID-19, a few states put programs into place to have food trucks at rest areas. More here.
September 1, 2020
Trucker Talent Search
Watch: Trucker Talent Search finalistsā performances in 2020 contestās finale
John Malayter won the 2020 Trucker Talent Search with a performance of an original song, earning a day-long recording session at Jay's Place in Nashville.
August 31, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Faces of the Road: āI keep my life happy,ā says Somali driver, sharing his values
Mowliid, an owner-operator originally from Somalia, shares his values and discusses what's important in life, and trucking, with our own Paul Marhoefer.
August 31, 2020
Trucker Talent Search
Flatbedder John Malayter wins Trucker Talent Search with his original āTake Me Back to Tennesseeā
Flatbed driver John Malayter is this year's Overdrive-Red Eye Radio's Trucker Talent Search winner with his song "Take Me Back to Tennessee." Details here.
August 28, 2020
Life
Tonight: Stunning trucks, striking tunes in Trucker Talent Search, Pride & Polish finales
Overdriveās GATS Week will close out tonight, Aug. 28, with performances by the three Trucker Talent Search finalists and the announcement of the contestās winner, followed by the crowning of seven winners in the virtual Pride & Polish photo contest.
August 28, 2020
Voices
POLL: Have you visited a doctor (whether in-person or virtually) over the course of this year?
With renewed and growing interest among various populations in telemedicine, or ātelehealth,ā service given the spread of COVID-19, weāre curious to know whether youāve experienced such a āvirtual visitā this year, or did you stick with in-person services.
August 27, 2020
Overdrive Radio
Trucker Talent Search preview ā the performers, their hauling histories and songs
This Friday Freddy French, Paul Cullers and John Malayter will give a final performance for this year's Trucker Talent Search. Hear their entry songs here.
August 26, 2020
Business
During Overdriveās GATS Week, SiriusXMās Road Dog offers interview with DOT chief, free trial subscriptions
Tune in to SiriusXMās Road Dog channel for interviews with trucking industry professionals. No SiriusXM? No problem with a free three-month trial. Details here.
August 26, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Ohio benefit for advocate and former trucker Arline Bennett staging this week
A benefit honoring retired truck driver and industry advocate Arline Bennett will be held in Ohio from August 28-30. Learn more about the event on Overdrive.
August 24, 2020
Life
Overdriveās GATS Week includes hours of service Q&A, Pride & Polish, business updates, more
The virtual events will be streamed live via Overdriveās Facebook page Monday-Friday, Aug. 24-28, beginning at 8 p.m. EST each evening.
August 17, 2020
Trucker Talent Search
Blues legend and former trucker Watermelon Slim, country singer Jayne Denham to judge Trucker Talent Search finale next week
The judges will determine which of three finalists wins the 2020 contest. The winner will receive a dayās recording session at a Nashville studio and will be featured in Overdrive.
August 17, 2020
Overdrive Extra
āGet out there and do itā: Truckers formed grassroots network to get COVID care packages to 10,000 drivers
More than 10,000 care packages containing PPE, such as face masks and hand sanitizer, as well as snacks and more were handed out at truck stops. Read more here.
August 13, 2020
Voices
As truckingās tent grows, operators pursue āeducation and ownershipā
Two owner-operators discuss how they became truck drivers and how the industry is changing in light of the dialogues surrounding gender and racial equality in the U.S.
August 10, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Remembering Bill Mack, āthe consummate companionā for lonely drivers
Bill Mack was trucking radio's Midnight Cowboy and offered thousands of drivers some company and entertainment over the years on the road. More on Overdrive.
August 7, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Steer out of the ruts with mindfulness practice
Mindfulness practices can better your physical health and improve relationships, self-ownership and situational awareness. Make you a safer driver, too.
August 6, 2020
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