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Business

Thankful from the road: Pretty trucks, inspirational owners

When I sat down and started writing it, I realized it wasn’t going to be about the trucks at all. It was about me being thankful that people like this exist on Earth.

November 19, 2012

Life

Ode to the Twinkie

The demise of the Hostess Twinkie leaves a sugary wake of nostalgia.

November 17, 2012

Overdrive Extra

Recycled oil offers nice shade of green

“Crude is crap,” proclaimed one member of our group Thursday, Nov. 15  as myself and other media participants toured the Safety-Kleen oil re-refinery facility in East Chicago, Ind. No, he is not opposed to crude oil itself. He was simplifying a point he makes whenever he encounters opinions that are biased against using recycled […]

November 16, 2012

Life

Looking for love

Where can a hardworking trucking man find love in time for the holidays?

November 12, 2012

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

Overdrive Extra

Truckers’ tool finds zombie niche

Revamped tool aimed at truckers has zombie fans talking.

November 2, 2012

Life

Suck it up, buttercup!

New trucker complains of boredom and Carolyn’s not too impressed with his whining.

October 27, 2012

Overdrive Extra

Truckers’ ghost tales compiled in new book

Annie Wilder, who has written two other true ghost story books – “House of Spirits and Whispers and Spirits Out of Time” solicited the stories from truck drivers and family members of truckers for this collection that was released in late summer.

October 26, 2012

Overdrive Extra

Port truckers practice art of the strike

Los Angeles port truckers are quickly becoming proficient in the art of picketing. No, they are not on strike, but have been practicing on an almost weekly basis – just in case.

October 19, 2012

Life

6 scary trucking movies

Rounding up the top contenders for the best, most thrillingly horrific trucking movies out there. Bonus: One from the real world, with a ghost caught on dashcam in the wee hours in Arizona, and just where two rigs used in these classic flicks are today.

October 16, 2012

Life

Sexy Big Bird Costume?

What will you choose for your Halloween costume this year?

October 13, 2012

Business

Should I move in?

Moving in is easier than moving out.

October 9, 2012