May 15, 2008

This 2007 Freightliner Columbia is
owned by Clyde Dowell of Anderson,
S.C.

TODAY’S TIP: Get full disclosure before you sign a finance contract. Make sure that the total price is clearly defined. Truth-in-lending laws do not apply to commercial loans, such as truck financing, so dealers do not have to give full disclosure, but most will if they are asked.

Brought to you by: ATBS, Overdrive and Castrol

The DD15 Demand It All Tour, an interactive customer experience demonstrating the technology behind the Detroit Diesel DD15 engine is traveling the nation. A Freightliner Cascadia equipped with the DD15 engine and customized interactive learning trailer will visit TravelCenters of America and Petro Stopping Centers. The Demand It All Tour allows visitors to test drive the new DD15, and compare fuel economy, view driver testimonials and test the engine’s performance.

Upcoming stops include:

May 15, 16, 17: Whitestown (Ind.) TravelCenter
June 3, 4, 5: Rochelle (Ill.) Petro
June 10, 11, 12: Bloomington (Ill.) TravelCenter
June 17, 18, 19: St. Louis West (Mo.) TravelCenter
June 24, 25, 26: Oklahoma City Petro
July 8, 9, 10: Denver East TravelCenter
July 15, 16, 17: Salt Lake City TravelCenter

Custom Rigs is here!

Love trucks? Custom Rigs, from the publishers of Overdrive, is dedicated to that breed of trucker whose rig is not just their livelihood, but a rolling expression of pride. Each issue highlights the nation’s most tricked-out rigs, with features detailing step-by-step makeovers done by individual owner-operators and the nation’s most-respected customizers. Check out the Custom Rigs website for the digital version of this exciting, new magazine.

Overdrive is now available in digital format

To stay ahead of the competition, owner-operators need current information about their industry immediately. Overdrive magazine now is available in a digital format. A link to our digital edition will be sent to your inbox each month and will contain all of the content of the printed version of Overdrive – plus easy-to-use links to related information, as well as ready access job information.

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