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Channel 19
Updating the top 10 trucking songs of all time
Ten years ago, we asked, you told, then voted. Here are those results. Likewise a call to action: What song would you nominate, either on this list or not, for the No. 1 trucking song of all time today? Drop us a comment toward an updated top 10 for 2021!
August 4, 2011
Channel 19
How to save fuel: âFix the roads!â researchers say
We all know the tire makers have done their due in improving truck-tire rolling resistance in recent years to help operators save fuel with tire choices. Two Auburn University researchers say itâs time for the paving industry and the governments that allocate funds for roads to step up to the plate. They located a holy [âŚ]
August 1, 2011
Overdrive Extra
Normal intervals for fluid changes
Weâre going to start sharing this Overdrive Extra space with Johnâs advice to readers who have equipment questions.
July 29, 2011
Channel 19
Pacific, Hayes truck enthusiasts gathering this weekend in B.C.
Itâs the first-annual Cache Creek Truck Show, a production of the British Columbia-based Hayes and Pacific truck clubs. Truck club member and organizer Wes Bergman, a former off-highway hauler now spending much of his time keeping the Canadian-made makes and their models alive, says theyâve got a good number of trucks set to show and [âŚ]
July 29, 2011
Trucking History
For the dog days of summer: Doug dog to the rescue
Doug Dog, a canine with his own twitter account, has trucking roots with Overdrive and is a reminder of a poochâs warmth.
July 28, 2011
Channel 19
Breaker-breaker: Thursday Channel 19 news round-up
Tonight on American Trucker on the Speed Channel: You The third episode of the second season of the American Trucker documentary show on the Speed Channel is called, simply, âIndependent.â It will explore, well, guess who? The episode runs at 10p.m. eastern time, with replays throughout the week. See the full schedule. Or if youâve [âŚ]
July 28, 2011
Business
Internet Truckstop partners with ALK Technologies
Internet Truckstop is providing routing, mileage and mapping software through ALK Technologies, the freight matching service announced. ALK Technologiesâ PC Miler software will be available to members of Internet Truckstop, based in New Plymouth, Idaho. ALK Technologies develops mobile navigation and transportation technology.
July 28, 2011
Channel 19
T370 Kenworth hits medium-duty landmark in Quebec plant
A Kenworth T370 was recently recognized as the historic 100,000th medium duty truck produced at the Paccarâs Ste-Therese, Quebec, manufacturing plant. The plant, which opened as a brand-new facility in 1999, has clearly been hard at work during that time in the medium duty space. âThe employees at the Paccar Ste-Therese are especially dedicated to building [âŚ]
July 27, 2011
Channel 19
Introducing a âTruck Drivinâ Mamaâ in Annabella Wood
Though sheâs no longer a âgainfully employed trucker at this pointâ by her own estimation, Pennsylvania resident Annabella Wood continues to haul in a straight dump truck for a tree service company once a month or so to maintain her on-highway credentials. And she spent nearly 30 years â 29 and a half to be [âŚ]
July 26, 2011
Business
Boyd Bros. raises pay 1 cent
A 1-cent pay raise for drivers  is in now in effect, Boyd Bros. Transportation announced. All drivers will now receive an additional 1 cent on every paid mile. In addition to the pay increase, the Clayton, Ala.-based flatbed carrier also announced an increase in tarp and detention pay to $20 and $18 per load, respectively. The [âŚ]
July 26, 2011
Channel 19
Calling all independents; New profile series seeks nominations
Are you an owner-operator running with your own authority? A two-three-truck fleet owner with a unique approach to trucking success? If youâve been following Overdrive Dollars & Sense columnist and radio host Kevin Rutherfordâs columns over the past couple months, you know heâs gotten into a series about taking your business to the next level [âŚ]
July 25, 2011
Business
Top-listed Pilot Flying J reopens El Paso Texas, plaza
A newly remodeled plaza center opened in El Paso, Texas, Pilot Flying J Travel Plazas said. The travel stop company was recently named to Nationâs Restaurant Newsâ 2011 Top 100 list. The reopened plaza is located at 1301 North Horizon Blvd., and features six fuel islands and 12 diesel islands along with a Dennyâs restaurant and a wide [âŚ]
July 25, 2011
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