Tag: celebrity series

Business

‘Cheers’ star Ratzenberger salutes truckers

In the interview with Overdrive Editor Randy Grider, John Ratzenberger talks about the importance of truck drivers to America’s economy.

November 8, 2012

Life

Talking ‘essentials’ with John Ratzenberger

Ratzenberger knows a thing or two about skilled labor. His father was a truck driver (Ratzenberger paid homage to his dad with his role as Mack, the Mack truck character in the “Cars” movies), and he framed houses before becoming an actor.

October 11, 2012

Channel 19

Chatting with Aaron Tippin at Uncle Pete’s

I bet you I-40 regulars know Uncle Pete’s — formerly Tennessee 40 — at 1210 Sparta Pike in Lebanon, Tenn., at I-40. It might well give any stop east of the Mississippi a run for the money for the “most distinctive” honor. Adorning its walls is a collection of more than “4,875 coffee cups,” says […]

May 15, 2012

Business

Tonight! Chat live with Robb Mariani

“American Trucker” host Robb Mariani will be available for a live video chat as part of the Truckers News Celebrity Series.

October 14, 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