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Overdrive Extra
A positive example for Joe Public, and the influence of professionalism
If truckers do not appreciate other truckers, how on earth can we expect Joe Public to appreciate what we do to make their lives easier? Read more on Overdrive.
July 13, 2018
Overdrive Radio
BigRigTravels.com turns 10: A talk with Stephen Michaels, long-haul proprietor
In this latest edition of Overdrive Radio, Stephen Michaels talks about his informal ambassadorship from the trucking world to the motoring public via his BigRigTravels.com live-feed webcam, which has yielded plenty individual dividends in motorist education and a turn in the perception of trucking.
February 9, 2018
Business
Appearances matter
“We’re fighting some very public battles as an industry these days. It never hurts to spiff up your image a little while engaging with the press, or the public, or the shippers and receivers, for that matter.”
September 22, 2017
Business
Book of photo essays spotlights essential nature of trucking, down under and beyond
Australian photographer/author Alice Mabin’s exceptional story is one of near-tragedy turned to new appreciation of the essential nature of trucking in all modern economies — her new book, “The Driver,” trumpets that message.
April 10, 2017
Voices
‘Be the change you want to see’
From the cab of Clifford “Dream Walker” Petersen on the state of the industry. Drivers have strength in numbers, and individual actions will go a long way toward improving conditions for owner-operators.
May 24, 2016
Business
Don’t let the dirty dictate the digs
“We can either sit around and feed into the stereotype by allowing the unguided children to run the show, or we can train them to be truckers, and find out which ones can handle it and integrate with pride and a positive image.”
April 27, 2016
Business
Yankee Candle creates a new scent called ‘Vitriol’
Wendy on the dust-up over a shipper/receiver facility’s “no restrooms for drivers” policy: “Unfortunately, the bad apples of the bunch have ruined the sauce for all of us. It’s time to cull those tainted fruits.”
February 21, 2016
Channel 19
‘Do we need any more trucks in our community?’
What happens when a service shop wants to put in secured truck parking on their property — citizen backlash, citing “every kind of crime” trucks supposedly bring with them.
November 27, 2015
Business
Further evidence to give an abundance of thanks
“For those of you who don’t make it home for Thanksgiving, you will be thought of at our table this year, and you have our family’s sincere appreciation for doing a really hard job, as we give thanks for an abundance of things to be thankful for.”
November 25, 2015
Overdrive Radio
Hope Rivenburg: General public ‘naive’ on truck-parking needs
Our podcast interview with truck-parking advocate Hope Rivenburg, widow of Jason’s Law’s namesake. Also: Hutchins, Texas, zoning hearing upcoming on new parking facility there after roadblocks hit by diesel shop.
October 1, 2015
Business
Have a swagger and a thank-you
Wendy on driver appreciation where it counts: “The industry does a great job talking about their appreciation…, but there’s still a huge disconnect between those within the industry and the general public.”
September 16, 2015
Business
Popping the perception: Negative stereotypes and the next generation
“I’d like to live in a world where little Bobby isn’t surprised that truckers read – or write, or shower on a regular basis.”
June 15, 2015
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