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Overdrive Extra: Page 55

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More from the recycled oil-only million-mile engines
Video and more information on EcoPower recycled engine oil’s million-mile breakdown.
October 1, 2012
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Remembering Lawn Chair Larry
You have to love the heart and spirit of true free-thinkers. Instead of “I can’t,” they are the ones who always consider the “why not?” That was the mindset of Larry Walters, a North Hollywood, Calif., trucker who, in 1982 at age 33, captured the attention of all Americans who dare to dream big. But […]
September 29, 2012
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Overdrive Extra
Reality bites: More from Navistar vocational boot camp
The embattled engine and truck maker is rolling up its sleeves to fix what’s gone wrong — watch for the low-cab-forward LoadStar to debut with a natural gas power plant next year, among other developments.
September 27, 2012
Overdrive Extra
Another tip on the body of Overdrive’s old nemesis
As head of the Teamsters, Jimmy Hoffa was at odds with the independent spirit of owner-operators.
September 27, 2012
Overdrive’s September 1975 issue speculated that the Mob had killed Teamster leader Jimmy Hoffa. Reporter Jim Drinkhall covered the Teamsters activities closely because, as a strongly organized union, the group threatened independent truckers.
Overdrive Extra
This space for rent
Vehicle personalization is human nature, but why in the world people feel compelled to tell the entire world their preference in eyewear and portable beverage refrigeration systems…
September 22, 2012
Overdrive Extra
Check out these videos and more
Got a little extra time on your hands at the truck stop and looking for something to watch? Overdrive has a cache of free trucking-related videos covering a wide-range of interests. If you are interested in valuable business information to help you become a more successful owner-operator, consider the latest Partners in Business seminar. Maybe […]
September 21, 2012
Overdrive Extra
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
Overdrive Extra
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
Iowa 80 Kitchen
Overdrive Extra
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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Overdrive Extra
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
Overdrive Extra
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
Before you head off as an independent, you need to take care of insurance and governmental filings, some of which involve fees. You also will need a cash cushion to see you through the initial weeks of waiting for invoices to be paid.
Overdrive Extra
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
Trucker Tim Edit017
Overdrive Extra
Road friends through thick and thin
Too many friends to count, but know all can be counted on when needed.
September 7, 2012
Marshall Platter
Overdrive Extra
The link between highways and murder
The book tackles a broader subject: the link between murders and the Interstate Highway System.
September 6, 2012
Overdrive Extra
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
Evan Rachel Wood
Overdrive Extra
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
“Shipping Wars” stars Marc Springer and Jennifer Brennan join uShip staffers for a meal during GATS.
Overdrive Extra
Truck tests stabilty control system
A brief video clip of Meritor WABCO’s new Electronic Stability Control system in action.
August 21, 2012
Overdrive Extra
‘Sputter’ hits higher gear in new book
Jeanne Marie Laskas profiles driver Shannon “Sputter” Smith in new book, “Hidden America.”
August 17, 2012
Shannon ‘Sputter’ Smith
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