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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
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A positive example for Joe Public, and the influence of professionalism
If truckers do not appreciate other truckers, how on earth can we expect Joe Public to appreciate what we do to make their lives easier? Read more on Overdrive.
July 13, 2018
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A look at next-gen tech in the cab of Continental’s Innovation Truck
Detailed in the video here are two systems showcased in Continental’s Innovation Truck — 3D Surround View (a camera system that creates a 360-degree view of the truck’s surroundings, which is showcased on an in-cab monitor) and Continental’s speakerless sound system.
July 12, 2018
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Can’t run with the big dogs, stay on the porch: Junior Elmore’s 1984 Super-Liner
Complete with the gold bulldog on the hood and all, check out this "purebred" 1984 Mack Super-Liner from Junior Elmore. You will not be disappointed.
July 5, 2018
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‘Reverend Haney,’ shapeshifting sin-master with a trucking conscience, hangs it up
Long Haul Paul on the conversions and ingenuity and numerous work-arounds of a hauler who’s put up his traveling shoes for good: “An Unseen Smith was forging His divine stamp on the old forger. No one knew more about sin than Haney, and everyone knew it. No one knew how to get around stuff like him either.” …
July 2, 2018
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Looking for the rates ceiling … or wait, is that a floor?
Owner-operator Gary Buchs on developing your own pricing formula for your service: “Do you want to take the risk of only being the person to fill the spot bid, or the preferred business partner hauling hundreds of loads for your preferred customers?”
June 27, 2018
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A health case for hours of service change
Leased owner-operator Clifford Peterson: “Those who make the case for the hours of service status quo ignore the health and well-being of an American icon, the over-the-road truck driver, in favor of maintenance of the bottom line.”
June 25, 2018
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Peeking into the Pandora’s box of trucking technology
Are ELDs secure? Learn more about what's being done to help keep trucks secure as trucking technology continues to evolve and impact the industry.
June 21, 2018
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Down-to-earth lessons from an ‘out of truck experience’
CVSA's air-brake-focused inspection events have found 13-15 percent of vehicles’ brakes out of compliance, but the Zelten's were excited for the opportunity.
June 15, 2018
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Blockchain could tame the blame game for owner-operators
Blockchain technology benefits owner-operators by keeping detailed records of deliveries and providing real-time sharing of information. Read more on Overdrive.
June 11, 2018
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First time for everything: Bearing witness to Junior Elmore’s 1977 Marmon cabover
After 20 years of being parked in Junior Elmore's yard, Don Christner steps back in time when he opens the door of Elmore's 1977 Marmon cabover.
June 8, 2018
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There’s something fishy about ‘Diesel’ in the driver’s seat
The fish tank was created when Shaq was on the show ‘Tanked’ —a show about high-end custom fish tanks
June 6, 2018
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#Parkingdesert in the eye of the beholder
In which “Long Haul Paul” Marhoefer tests his own and readers’ conflicting contentions about parking availability on the I-75 corridor north and south of Atlanta. … “Reading some of your responses reminded me of an incident that took place at the West Memphis Petro back in 1997.” …
June 6, 2018
Custom Rigs
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend: 1974 Diamond Reo conventional
Don Christner learns the history behind Junior Elmore's 1974 Diamond Reo and gets an inside look into a "lazy man's truck." Step back in time with Overdrive.
May 30, 2018
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Report from a #parkingdesert
With almost 250 fewer semi-truck parking spaces available along GA's I-75 corridor, truck drivers are facing new dilemmas in the wake of the ELD mandate.
May 29, 2018
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The classic trucks of retired small fleet owner Junior Elmore of Wyoming
Don Christner stops to photograph retired small fleet owner Junior Elmore's collection of classic trucks from the '70s and '80s. Check them out on Overdrive.
May 16, 2018
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Faces of the road: Dawn L. at the diesel desk and her extended family
From her childhood in the Mojave Desert to befriending professional truckers, Long Haul Paul stops to learn more about Dawn L., a Pilot diesel cashier.
May 14, 2018
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Will it take a disaster to truly fix driver training?
Implementation of the FMCSA bill is ongoing, with full compliance required in February 2020. Will this new ruling help fix truck driving training? Details here.
May 8, 2018
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