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Overdrive Galleries
Culled from 50 years, the classic images in these galleries epitomize some of trucking’s big moments and the feel of bygone eras.
September 1, 2011
Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa appeared on the cover of March 1967, the month he entered federal prison on bribery and, later, fraud convictions. Teamster activities, considered a threat to owner-operators, were covered extensively.
Trucking History
1970s-era Overdrive staffer enjoyed storied past
Former Overdrive receptionist, Bonnie Robinson, remembers a storied past at the magazine, whose headquarters were once in Hollywood, Calif.
August 24, 2011
Channel 19
The future Lady McCartney’s trucking roots
Did you know the daughter of New England Motor Freight Chairman and CEO Myron Shevell also happens to hold the distinction of being engaged to none other than famous Beatle Sir Paul McCartney? It’s true, at least if we are to believe the New York Observer, who published a story about Shevell (pictured) and her […]
August 17, 2011
Nancy Shevell
Trucking History
Blasts from the past: Bennies and bad checks
Cartoons by Overdrive artist C. Livolsi in the 1960s were hard-hitting satires fused with corny humor.
July 22, 2011
1968nov Truckstop Cartoon
Trucking History
You’ve been everywhere, Man
Write in with your trucking memories and vote on your favorte trucking song for Overdrive’s special anniversary issue.
July 8, 2011
Reader Rigs
Lady Butterfly, a 1974 Kenworth conventional, was
Lady Butterfly, a 1974 Kenworth conventional, was owned by John Mann, of East Canton, Ohio, when the tractor was Overdrive’s Tractor of the Month in September 1980. See more trucks from past issues at www.overdriveretro.com.
June 29, 2011
Copy Of 1980sept Truck1
Trucking History
A summer weekend read for gearheads
The technology for air-to-air coolers and auxilliary power units was invaluable for making cleaner running engines and saving fuel.
June 24, 2011
Trucking History
A knight of the road recalls the royal carpet
Owner-operator Gordon Alkire recalls an era when the knights of the road, he says, were treated like royalty.
June 17, 2011
Trucking History
Revisiting a 12-month truck calendar
Readers still remember Overdrive’s January 1980 12-month calendar of trucks, which ranged from modern to antique, American to European.
June 2, 2011
1980jan Feb Calendar
Trucking History
Electronically controlled unit injector anticipates the future
The 1985 electronically controlled unit injector was ahead of its time in anticipating the reduction of diesel emissions.
April 29, 2011
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A produce hauler’s legacy: ‘Best job I ever hated’
Floridian Ed Kimball created a family legacy when he hauled bananas from the Sunshine state in the 1950s.
March 1, 2011
Trucking History
A lion tests a model’s mettle
Former Overdrive model Carrie Shubert offers perspective on men, women and life in her mantra as an accomplished psychic.
February 25, 2011
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