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Got downtime in central Indy? āSteel Poniesā on exhibit through Aug.
If you have or can schedule downtime in and around Indianapolis in the coming months, thereās a neat exhibit for motorcycle enthusiasts and others interested in the history and culture of two-wheeled transportation at the Eiteljorg Museum of the American Indians and Western Art at the White River State Park downtown ā (317) 636-9378.Ā On March [ā¦]
February 28, 2012
Channel 19
Let the (fuel-mileage) games begin!
When owner-operator Henry Albert proposed that he test speedās effect on fuel mileage on his blog Feb. 22 by dropping his top speed from 65 to 60, he sparked a wellspring of commentary from his readers. At first, he marveled at all the reaction. In the end, however, itās easily explained: simple, quantifiable results are [ā¦]
February 27, 2012
Business
Do it yourself: Tractor maintenance
The first volume of tractor maintenance topics, compiled by the editors of Overdrive and Truckers News, covers 12 tasks that help optimize equipment life.
February 27, 2012
Business
Life makes sense out on the road
Our extended vacation was good but went wrong in some ways.
February 27, 2012
Channel 19
Go Guy āpocket urinalā pitchman āGo Cousin Vinnyā
āAs spring approaches,ā runs the latest press release from the makers of the Go Guy pocket urinal (motto: āWhen there is nowhere to go, go where you areā), āmore truckers will be heading out onto the open road to haul their wares from state to stateā ā a pretty blanket statement, but likely valid considering [ā¦]
February 26, 2012
Business
ProStar+ with MaxxForce 15 on Texas highways
An Overdrive editor is impressed by the strong, quiet ride when he takes this Navistar tractor out to see how it performs.
February 23, 2012
Channel 19
More than a typo? Split sleeper wishful thinking
Trans Products / Trans Services Regulatory Manager Rich Wilson, during a break between sessions of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee meeting in Alexandria, Va., early this month, pointed out a couple curious problems with the medical forms some states are using. One, he pointed out, defined stage 3 hypertension as a blood pressure reading [ā¦]
February 23, 2012
Channel 19
British TV show features female hauliersā¦
The new Mother Truckers TV show on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom pitches in its intro a looming takeover of the industry there by drivers of the female sex ā as one reviewer put it, however, that only works if 2 percent of drivers being women qualifies as looming takeover. Nonetheless, the fact that [ā¦]
February 22, 2012
Business
2012 calendar: Pride & Polish on display
You can order T-shirts and other items with show truck photos, as well as other trucking products, through the OverdriveOnline store.
February 21, 2012
Business
The cost-effective approach to changing oil
The best way to know when to change oil is to have an oil sample analyzed. Kevin Rutherfordās February Dollars & Sense column covers the next key step.
February 17, 2012
Business
Your next health improvement step
Is a thorough checkup the best thing you could do to improve your health? Let us know your personal health concerns by voting in our poll.
February 15, 2012
Business
Four areas that affect fuel saving
Overdriveās Dollars & Sense columnist Kevin Rutherford explains how fuel-saving devices have to make a difference in at least one of four areas to be effective.
February 14, 2012
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