Create a free Overdrive account to continue reading

When bark turns to barf – having a sick pet on the road

Nov 10, 2015

Diesel Dog isn’t keeping his food down. You’re nowhere near a vet. It’s the middle of the night.

What’s a long-haul driver to do?

This Worst Case Trucking Scenario offers a few tips on dealing with common pet maladies on the road when you can’t get advice from a vet. For more detail, see the story by Carolyn Mason here.

Or for an entertaining video condensation of that story, watch this Overdrive 30-second Trucker Tip:

Tanker and hay hauler on highway

Forget speed limiters: Safe parking, highway infrastructure should be top priority

Clifford Petersen argues that lawmakers/regulators should set aside legislative and regulatory projects pushed by those with little to no familiarity with OTR realities, in favor of a push for real progress on parking, highway infrastructure needs.

Long Haul Trucking truck

How fleet's operator-first approach seeks to pay off for leased haulers

Collage of show rigs from A&D Equipment, Antonio and Sons Trucking and Lil Ray's Transport

AB 5 contractor law: California small fleets, owner-ops take stock

'Back Home' 1982 Peterbilt 362

‘Back Home’: Blue Leasing’s 1982 Peterbilt 362

What are your rights when a broker doesn't pay for a load hauled?

Trucking Law: What are your rights when a broker doesn’t pay?

OTR to home: Making local trucking work with Mike 'The Boston Trucker' Gaffin, Terry Shelton

More episodes »

Showcase your workhorse

Add a photo of your rig to our Reader Rigs collection to share it with your peers and the world. Tell us the story behind the truck and your business to help build its story.

Submit Your Rig

Reader Rig Submission