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Overdrive Extra: Page 54
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New independents, be forewarned
If FMCSA finds any deficiency, the new entrant has only 15 days to submit a plan of correction, not up to 60 days, as used to be allowed.
September 20, 2012
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Iowa 80 eatery featured in television series
I always enjoy watching a program on television that fires up the “hey, I’ve been there” electrons in my brain. There’s just something exciting about seeing familiarity on the flat-screen. It’s even better when you have a personal relationship with the subject being featured. Another opportunity for my excitable standard “been there” announcement to my […]
September 15, 2012
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Where does MaxxForce transition leave Cat truck?
Navistar’s new approach to meeting 2010 EPA emissions standards, which partly involves Cummins engines and after-treatment, begs the question about Caterpillar’s CT vocational trucks.
September 14, 2012
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What a difference a decade makes
Those of you who’ve been in the business for even 10 years know that a lot has changed.
September 13, 2012
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The hurdles of cash, fees and paperwork
Financial and technical prep — the work is tedious, so consider using companies that will complete the process for you.
September 11, 2012
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Caught in the crossfire of health regs, discrimination law
The FMCSA and the EEOC are in a small battle over health regulations and equal opportunity.
September 10, 2012
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Road friends through thick and thin
Too many friends to count, but know all can be counted on when needed.
September 7, 2012
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The link between highways and murder
The book tackles a broader subject: the link between murders and the Interstate Highway System.
September 6, 2012
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Hollywood gears up for throwback trucking flick
18 Wheel Butterfly is supposedly a throwback road film that is part Thelma and Louise, part Smokey and the Bandit.
August 31, 2012
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No shortage of trucking TV stars at Dallas show
Anyone who doubts that trucking television has gotten big just needs to visit the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. TV celebrities, as well as the traditional slate of music stars, are greeting fans all over the show. Most will be here through the show’s last day, Saturday. The Overdrive editors were able to […]
August 25, 2012
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Truck tests stabilty control system
A brief video clip of Meritor WABCO’s new Electronic Stability Control system in action.
August 21, 2012
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‘Sputter’ hits higher gear in new book
Jeanne Marie Laskas profiles driver Shannon “Sputter” Smith in new book, “Hidden America.”
August 17, 2012
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Who built your business?
The political elite in D.C. have no idea how hard it is to earn a CDL, yet alone to make a living as a trucker, to raise a family at the same time, to keep up your health, to keep your sanity.
August 16, 2012
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Stun gun flashlight for truckers
The Tactical Stun Flashlight offers light and protection.
August 13, 2012
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Longtime Overdrive Trucking News personality passes
The broadcast world and the trucking community lost a pioneer and innovator Thursday, Aug. 9, with the passing of Larry Shannon.
August 12, 2012
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Four days of celebrating Brockway’s 100th anniversary
One of the oldest names in heavy-duty trucking – Brockway – gets special honor this weekend with a 100th anniversary celebration that centers around the Brockway Museum in Cortland, N.Y. From Aug. 9-12 there will be fireworks, a concert, and a Saturday morning parade of Brockway trucks. Check the schedule for full details on the […]
August 8, 2012
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Record-low bankruptcies shows signs of stability
Trucking fleet bankruptcy report shows some semblance of stability for trucking companies.
August 7, 2012
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Are you ready to go independent?
Two upsides to getting your authority are the potential to make more money than a leased-operator and the almost complete freedom with how you run the business.
August 7, 2012
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