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Business
Get owner-op business tips during Partners in Business seminars at GATS
Four PIB seminars will be held at GATS. Todd Amen and Richard DeForest with business services provider ATBS will present the first two seminars on Friday, Aug. 24, and Kevin Rutherford with Let’s Truck will host the two seminars on Saturday, Aug. 25.
July 17, 2018
Custom Rigs
Walcott Truckers Jamboree draws nearly 43,000
Terry Aslinger and his 1996 Peterbilt 379, nicknamed “Old Glory,” picked up the award for Best Overall Theme in the Super Truck Beauty Contest, with John Jaikes and his 1999 Kenworth W900L earning the Trucker’s Choice award.
July 17, 2018
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Custom Rigs
Bandit Series racer earns first win of career after 12 top five finishes
Justin Ball’s win on July 14 lifted a weight off his shoulders after finishing in the top five in 10 out of 12 races in 2017, along with two top fives in three races in 2018.
July 17, 2018
Overdrive Extra
Faces of the Road: HHG hauler/American author Finn Murphy
Long Haul Paul Marhoefer’s detailing of how young Murphy “acquired a love for ‘low company and hard work’ while working at Dan’s Service Station in Cos Cob, Connecticut,” and more in a life and business hauling HHG, part of it chronicled in his “The Long Haul” book.
July 16, 2018
Business
TBS Factoring helping drivers apply for authority at GATS
TBS will be in Booth No. 1644 at the show helping drivers apply for MC/DOT numbers and BOC-3 authorities, waiving its normal service fee. Drivers will still be required to pay the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s $300 permanent authority fee.
July 13, 2018
Business
Pictorial history chronicles American trucks
Ron Adams’ new pictorial history, American Semi Trucks: A Photo History of Trucks at Work, details the evolution of tractor-trailer styles and engineering through three and a half decades’ worth of classic models beginning at 1943.
July 11, 2018
Business
Free truck parking available for August’s Great American Trucking Show
Some amenities that will be offered at the truck parking lot include a shower trailer and basic truck maintenance services provided by TA-Petro, a food truck, live music, pet grooming and more.
July 11, 2018
Life
Nominations open for Pilot Flying J’s Road Warrior contest
Drivers can be nominated online through Monday, July 23, with story submissions spotlighting drivers' passion for the trucking industry. Details here.
July 11, 2018
Business
As feds drag feet on driver drug testing updates, carrier group presses for larger reforms
Urine and hair testing are both reliable indicators of drug use, but different in their detection windows. Find out more on Overdrive.
July 10, 2018
Custom Rigs
’88 Mike’ Morgan picks up first Bandit Series win of season
Mike Morgan overcame early-season engine problems with his Mack race truck to claim his first Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series win of 2018 at Lake Erie Speedway.
July 10, 2018
Business
Expedite Expo kicks off July 20
Expedited Expo is the only trade show geared exclusively to the owner-operator-heavy expedited segment of the trucking industry. Get more info on Overdrive.
July 10, 2018
Business
Trucker-focused health clinic adds three new locations
UrgentCareTravel recently announced the opening of three brand new locations. Get more details on the opening of these UrgentCareTravel locations on Overdrive.
July 10, 2018
Business
Dart podcast series aims to educate trucking on combating human trafficking
Dart Transit released a podcast specifically for educating the trucking industry on identifying and preventing human trafficking. Get more details on Overdrive.
July 10, 2018
Custom Rigs
Walcott Truckers Jamboree kicks off July 12
The Walcott Truckers Jamboree will feature a truck beauty contest, antique trucks, a pork chop cookout, and much more. See what else is happening on Overdrive.
July 6, 2018
Life
Better Health: Know your risk factors for diabetes
Truck driving can contribute to obesity and lack of physical activity, which increases the risk for Type 2 diabetes. See what precautions you can take here.
July 5, 2018
Custom Rigs
Bandit truck racing series heads to Pennsylvania
Racers are hoping this weekend's scheduled event goes off without a hitch near the banks of Lake Erie to have their first full day of racing in two months.
July 4, 2018
Channel 19
One owner-operator’s meditation on old glory
Around half of owner-operators report celebration from the road/business as usual today, when much of America takes time off to celebrate the Fourth; a bit of history and independence day appreciated from the National Weather Service; and this and more from Gordon Alkire: “Our Red White and Blue is a symbol of unity.” …
July 4, 2018
Trucker Talent Search
Overdrive announces Trucker Talent Search finalists who will compete live at GATS
James Nelson, Mandi Jo Pinheiro and B.J. Williams were selected by a panel of judges. The competition culminates with a live contest at GATS. Details here.
July 3, 2018
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