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Overdrive Extra: Page 47
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China, the moon and you
What will the Chinese “Jade Rabbit” moon landing mean for trucking? An explosion of Chinese aftermarket technologies for big rigs, perhaps?
December 26, 2013
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Pricing yourself right
What sets you apart from the pack? Having a well-thought-out rate structure and a marketing plan can help.
December 23, 2013
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Seeing that you’re driving blind
The video shows that what is superficially doing two things at once – driving and talking on the phone – is really just switching between two activities.
December 17, 2013
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Ovedrive Radio: A few podcast apps to get you started
Not sure where to start in getting into podcasts? Here are a few apps for both Android and iOS to help you delve into it.
December 11, 2013
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Don’t try this driving trick at home … or anywhere else
Anyone who’s ever driven on ice knows that helpless moment when you realize you’ve lost control. When that round thing you’re gripping so tightly might as well be a toy. So it’s easy to appreciate the finesse with which this driver for Roald-hus, a Norwegian company, manipulates his straight truck on a slick road. [youtube UB-vR6oxu6w nolink]
December 10, 2013
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Most important thing I learned this week
CARB’s fleet trailer regs, EOBRs, speed limiters, GHG/mpg standards — all are hitting at more or less the same time; it’s going to be a tough economic road near future.
December 6, 2013
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The price of failing to ‘respect’ vehicular power
Reports about the Porsche that Paul Walker was riding in during his fatal weekend accident indicate it is a powerful, “dangerous” car that needs better traction control.
December 2, 2013
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Reg rage
Peeling air-bag warning label = recall of almost 19,000 cars. “Who is the real winner in this whole sorry story? I don’t think it’s the average American.”
November 29, 2013
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Where’s the ‘public outcry’ for better roads and bridges?
One primary problem with road and bridge improvements and expansions is that the Highway Trust Fund is going broke.
November 26, 2013
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An old cabover in the country
A friend of mine – a fellow trucking journalist I’m sure some of you know – has been looking for an old cabover tractor to restore for some time now. Not long ago, he reminded us of his never-ending search on Facebook. And I made a note to myself to keep an eye out A […]
November 20, 2013
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These are the most annoying drivers and driving habits
Who are the most annoying drivers? For you, it’s a simple answer: four-wheelers, at least the bad ones. The same question was put to four-wheelers, and their responses were based on relationships. The top three, in order: my spouse, a friend, my mother. If you’re wondering about that leading “spouse” response, women were slightly more […]
November 19, 2013
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Perfecting the pairing: Designing the truck-trailer combo
The second-generation trailer in Kevin Rutherford’s Signature Series combo unit will couple to a single-drive-axle tractor and balance weight with payload possibilities, electrical efficiency and more.
November 18, 2013
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Webasto says warm ’em up first
Winter is hard on trucks and drivers alike. That thought occurred to me today as I was reading over a study released by Webasto showing that pre-heating diesel engines in cold climates has dramatic performance benefits in terms of reduced emissions and diesel particulate performance.According to the study, Webasto contracted with an independent emissions testing […]
November 15, 2013
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Four ways to erode your profit
Owner-operators need to be alert to these four “profit-killers” so they can avoid being underpaid or incurring unnecessary costs.
November 13, 2013
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Pushing the limit on trailer fuel economy
Building my Signature Series trailer — a custom van by RSI and participating suppliers spec’d for maximum fuel savings.
November 13, 2013
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Death in Arizona: Ultimate toll of distracted driving
Sad and somewhat horrifying news from Arizona this week reinforces the toll distracted driving can take on life and limb — and trucking’s image.
November 6, 2013
Custom Rigs
Piss’d Off Pete grabs 12 minutes of celebrity and roars on
Since starring in Overdrive’s most popular video, Piss’d Off Pete, a converted Peterbilt 351, has been featured on Jay Leno’s Garage website and video series.
November 5, 2013
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Road rage trivia, including the worst cities
The road rage infographic, compiled by bestcounselingdegrees.net, is based on a compilation of data, including each city’s accident rates, commuter time and reported road rage incidents.
October 29, 2013
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