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Business

Observations from the dark side

“If you do go to MATS, take the time to go over to the Papa John’s parking lot and rub elbows with the regular guys – we’ve met some of the most decent human beings on this earth in that parking lot, and you don’t need a press pass to do that.”

March 28, 2014

Overdrive Extra

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

Pride & Polish

‘Flawless!’: More kudos for the rig on the October cover — Bill Rethwisch’s 2012 Pete 389

It’s been quite a while since we’ve gotten as many kudos as we have for this month’s cover, featuring small fleet owner-operator Bill Rethwisch’s Dreamsicle 2012 389.

October 23, 2013

Business

The difference between ‘hot’ and ‘beautiful’

“A beautiful woman is often pleasing to look at because she has an inner light and makes everything around her prettier.”

September 4, 2013

Pride & Polish

Mooooo! Pride & Polish winner a dairy delight

Jerry Mies’ Pete won Best of Show Working Combo in Overdrive’s Pride & Polish at GATS.

August 29, 2013

Channel 19

‘Collectively dumbfounded and equally impressed’ — Mike Ryan on judging ‘Most Beautiful’

“We started thinking about the times we’d been broken down, flat broke and what it took to get home about the same time that we all started broadening our original concepts of beauty.” –Mike Ryan

August 27, 2013

Business

Independent hog hauler Maggie Stone named Overdrive’s Most Beautiful

Maggie Stone, an Iowa hog hauler, was named the winner of Overdrive’s Most Beautiful contest today at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. Celebrity judges picked Stone Friday after meeting with her and finalists Tina Comer and Libby Clayton. The finalists won trips to Dallas and met with show attendees at the Overdrive booth. […]

August 24, 2013

Business

Dinosaurs and pretty girls

Wendy’s first day at GATS 2013 saw her taking around a dinosaur for pictures on the show floor and elsewhere for Hunter, a child in Southern Ohio with an illness that prevents him from traveling.

August 23, 2013

Business

How to prepare for a safety audit

Safety consultant Leon Feazell detailed audit prep procedures and processes with recommendations for small carriers at the Great American Trucking Show.

August 23, 2013

Business

Fun and games showcase a good time at GATS 2013

Even as exhibitors at the 2013 Great American Trucking Show are selling products and conducting business, there’s plenty of time for fun for the attendees as they get a chance to do everything from shooting hoops at the Detroit Radiator booth to driving remote control cars at the JBC booth. Check out some of the […]

August 23, 2013

Business

Photos: Day 1 of Great American Trucking Show

August 22, 2013

Life

Maggie and the pirate truck

Halloween costume party featuring Maggie and the Legend of the Black Pearl

October 30, 2012