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Business

Truckers’ wives and spouses – the silent voice of the industry

“There’s no official ‘Drivers’ Spouse Appreciation Week,’ and rarely do we hear stories of the support they provide, so I’m going to take a quick minute to thank all the trucker’s wives, husbands and families for the job they do.”

January 7, 2015

Life

The ‘Wonder woman’ of Team Justice

Don’t let her small stature and ocean-blue eyes fool you – Misty Justice is a force to be reckoned with.

December 19, 2014

Voices

Giving thanks: Driver dispatches

We asked, and you told. Here find a round-up of readers’ answers to the question “What are you thankful for?” Happy Thanksgiving from all the staff at Overdrive!

November 27, 2014

Business

Thanksgiving 2014

What are you thankful for? Wendy here runs down a list of superlatives — from family, vocal critics and, yes, all the drivers keeping the nation running down the road.

November 26, 2014

Business

A father’s love

“Here’s to all the trucker Dads today. Thank you for what you do. Happy Father’s Day.”

June 15, 2014

Channel 19

Wonders of technology: Saving a life

Driver Tim Rutledge owes particular features — vibration, voice-dial — on his cell phone for his survival after being trapped under his rig in below-zero temps this past week.

January 11, 2014

Business

Colder than [fill in the blank], or Pipes bursting on the home front

“Here’s to the spouses and families of the drivers – Salute!!”

January 10, 2014

Business

Potluck Olympics

“I’m not a bad cook, but being around my Mom and my Aunt reminded me that I was raised to a pretty high cooking standard…. Just showing up with my sparkling personality isn’t always enough.”

November 29, 2013

Life

How to bring home on the road

While it requires dedication and understanding, and like any family situation, there will be trials and tribulations, having close family ties while being away is absolutely possible.

November 19, 2013

Business

Road fever is contagious

The Parker family squabbles: Son’s got road fever, daughter’s itching for her chance — that leaves Wendy wondering what happened to her ringside seat to the journey…

November 1, 2013

Channel 19

Hope for the next generation

Connecticut-based owner-operator Joe Bielucki’s story of taking his niece out on a run with him gives him hope for the future.

August 20, 2013

Business

Equal partners: Chris Litzinger and Henry Kuperus

Brenny Transportation-leased owner-operators build on a solid friendship in coownership of a Volvo that helps support two growing households.

August 12, 2013