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Trucking History
For the dog days of summer: Doug dog to the rescue
Doug Dog, a canine with his own twitter account, has trucking roots with Overdrive and is a reminder of a poochâs warmth.
July 28, 2011
Business
Jacobson offers referral bonus, $5,000 prize
Jacobson drivers and owner-operators leased to the carrier can win bonuses and a prize of $5,000 in an incentive program that will continue through December, the Des Moines, Iowa,-based fleet announced. The so-called Amazing Referral Race contest will reward the Jacobson driver with the grand prize of $5,000 for referring the most new owner-operators. The grand [âŚ]
April 18, 2011
Business
Internet Truckstop launches ITEX load board
Internet-based load board provider Internet Truckstop announced the launch of ITEX (Instant Messaging), designed to make it easier for customers to manage available freight and trucks by allowing instant access to business opportunities using a text message on the Internet Truckstop website. âWe developed ITEX using feedback we heard from our members who want to [âŚ]
March 7, 2011
Business
Surety bond program now available
Surety bonds are being offered as part of the ITS Financial Services Diamond Broker program.
March 4, 2011
Partners in Business
PIB TIP: PERFORM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. Proper maint
PIB TIP: PERFORM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. Proper maintenance of tires, wheels, axles and the steering column also will help keep your tire costs down. Wheels naturally lose alignment and balance. Bushings, shocks, bearings and valve stems wear out. Checking wheel alignment periodically can pay big dividends. Whenever you start seeing a heavy spot or a flat [âŚ]
February 16, 2011
Reader Rigs
Brandon Martin, 25, of Garnet Valley, Pa., hauls s
Brandon Martin, 25, of Garnet Valley, Pa., hauls stone and blacktop locally in this 2006 Mack Granite, his first truck. The rig is equipped with a 460 Mack engine and a 13-speed transmission. Martin has added LED lights and a 13-in. visor to the truck.
January 18, 2011
Reader Rigs
Father and son team David and Mark Wearing, of Oxf
Father and son team David and Mark Wearing, of Oxford, England, bought this 1979 Peterbilt 359 in 2003 and transformed it into a show truck. Previously, it was a working tractor on a farm in Kansas. The 359 is equipped with a 400-hp Caterpillar and a 13-speed transmission. âBritish people love U.S. trucks,â David says.â
January 11, 2011
Business
CRST Van Expedited to change name
CRST Van Expedited will be named CRST Expedited after Sept. 15, parent company CRST International announced. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based carrierâs largest subsidiary, CRST Expedited is used for time-sensitive loads, high-value loads and loads that require additional security. Dave Rusch, CRST International President and CEO, said that CRST Expedited relies heavily on team drivers. âIt is [âŚ]
September 7, 2010
Home
Overdrive celebrates 50 years
â50 years! Overdriveâs about to start celebrating this publishing milestone. Let us know if you want to be notified when the anniversary website launches. Visit http://www.overdriveretro.com/
August 23, 2010
Business
DEF available at Loveâs truck stops
Diesel exhaust fluid storage and dispensing services are available at Loveâs Travel Stopsâ fuel islands, the Oklahoma City, Okla.-based company announced. The bulk dispensing systems of Blue 1USA diesel exhaust fluid will be added at key locations, said Terry Ross, vice president of Loveâs construction and environmental services. For details, go to www.loves.com.
July 12, 2010
Business
Spot freight index up 215% in February
TransCoreâs spot marketplace soars year-over-year, within 5 percent of record level.
March 15, 2010
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