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Hebe leaves his mark on an industry he loved

All controversy aside, there are a lot of guys who love Jim Hebe. They see a reflection of themselves in his swagger, his can-do, never-say-die philosophy and his unquestioned passion for both trucks and the trucking industry.

October 8, 2012

Channel 19

Expediter pays witness to slim Obama victory

Checking in with Landstar-leased expediter Phil Madsen and his “Learning something new every day” blog.

September 20, 2012

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Iowa 80 eatery featured in television series

I always enjoy watching a program on television that fires up the “hey, I’ve been there” electrons in my brain. There’s just something exciting about seeing familiarity on the flat-screen. It’s even better when you have a personal relationship with the subject being featured. Another opportunity for my excitable standard “been there” announcement to my […]

September 15, 2012

Business

The high price of notoriety

It’s a completely strange experience to walk into a truck stop and see a whole rack of magazines with your picture on the front.

September 12, 2012

Life

Dealing with trucker trolls

How do you handle hateful comments on the web?

September 5, 2012

Life

Walking 101

Walking is a good first step for drivers who do not exercise regularly. These tips will help you work walking into your daily schedule.

August 6, 2012

Voices

Wendy Parker’s blog: ‘Funniest thing I’ve seen this week!’

Overdrive‘s newest blogger is turning heads with no-holds-barred wit, refreshing honesty and good humor on her George and Wendy Show blog.

August 3, 2012

Business

Lizards and idiot four-wheelers

Every person I discuss our travels with asks two questions, ‘Where do you go to the bathroom?’ and ‘Have you seen a Lot Lizard?’

August 2, 2012

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Pay to play on the ice roads of Alaska

Alaska company capitalizes on popularity of Ice Road Truckers reality show with tour packages.

July 31, 2012

Business

Uncle Pinky won’t admit his guilt

Uncle George is smitten. It’s really sweet to watch the burly trucker melt when she raises her hands for him to pick her up.

July 30, 2012

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Major owner-operator carrier reports record income

That’s good news for independent contractors, considering Landstar is the nation’s largest owner-operator carrier.

July 27, 2012

Channel 19

Oil/gas boom in N.D. generates owner-operator opportunities

A report from an NPR listener bemoaned truck traffic in his native Watford City, N.D., associated with the oil boom — but that boom is proving golden for many owner-operators.

July 26, 2012