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A year after his passing, âMidnight Cowboyâ Bill Mack lives on in readersâ memories
Though he never met Mack, reader Ralph Hudson surmised the radio legend might have been "my best friend." Other memories of the 'Midnight Cowboy' here, including former Overdrive editor Max Heine's remembrance at the time of his passing one year ago.
August 11, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Outrage and sadness with WSM All Nighterâs cancellation
A management shakeup at the âAir Castle of the South,â Nashvilleâs WSM 650 AM, has left more than one show scuttled in its wake, including a favorite of truckers across the nation. Gone is the WSM All Nighter With Marcia Campbell. âIt feels like a death âŚ. to this gearjammer.â
February 12, 2020
Overdrive Extra
âHighway Hellionâ Meredith Ochsâ new history of women in rock music
Most in trucking might best know Ochs as cohost of the former Freewheelinâ program on Sirius XMâs Road Dog Trucking Radio channel, but her exhaustive knowledge of music stems from decades as both a broadcaster and writer in multiple genres.
November 12, 2018
Channel 19
âThe Driveâ owner-operator-focused three-day conference; NPR radio and truckers
âThe Driveâ conference, the brainchild of Patriot Star small fleet owners and Trucking With Authority podcast hosts Kenny and Elizabeth Long, happens October 17-19 in North Kansas City.
August 22, 2017
Channel 19
âCountry Danâ Dixon, formerly of XM radio, passed on last month
âCountry Dan Dixon,â formerly a primary voice of XMâs âAmericaâ Channel 10 from the satellite radio broadcasterâs first days on the air, passed on at age 67 in late January.
February 25, 2016
Business
Meteor showers and the return of the CB
âIâm pretty sure thereâs a distinct possibility we were abducted by aliens the other night. At least thatâs how the story would go if I were telling it at the Counter of Knowledge. âŚâ
November 22, 2015
Channel 19
A little âmusic to truck byâ
A SoundCloud playlist here compiling music youâve heard over the years here on Channel 19, among other tracks. For future playlists, send your recommendations âŚ
February 21, 2015
Business
Join radio discussion of top trucking challenges
On the Truth About Trucking Live radio show Aug. 16, 7 p.m. EDT, join Overdrive Senior Editor Todd Dills for a talk with hosts Allen and Donna Smith about Dillsâ âOwner-operatorsâ top challengesâ feature in Overdrive.
August 2, 2012
Overdrive Extra
Midnight Cowboy Bill Mack back in the saddle
If you havenât heard, the trucking radio giant is back on overnight radio via Willieâs Roadhouse on SiriusXM Channel 56, broadcasting Sunday through Friday in the midnight-3 a.m. Eastern time slot. A couple of years back, Overdrive Editorial Director Max Heine interviewed Mack leading into Overdriveâs 50th anniversary coverage. Check out the two vids below, a [âŚ]
July 1, 2012
Overdrive Extra
Check in with âRoadcookinâ authors on online radio
Authors of the Roadcookinâ guide to healthy eating on the road interviewed on online radio.
June 27, 2012
Business
KW radios now Bluetooth compatible
Kenworth now offers radios with two Bluetooth-capable options: factory installed radios and Kenworth NavPlus, both in compliance with new cell-phone laws. As many as eight phones can be synchronized with the radios, and contacts are automatically loaded and can be contacted via Voice Command options. In addition to calls, if the connected phones are capable [âŚ]
February 14, 2012
Channel 19
Two calls this week highlight driver advocacy efforts in D.C.
Scott Grenerth with Trucking Solutions Group today Those of you whoâve read this blog with any regularity are probably well familiar with Fikes-leased owner-operator Scott Grenerth (pictured with a new custom-designed bike at the Great American Trucking Show this past August â Grenerth is also coproprietor of the rideandroll.me site cataloging biking trails in proximity [âŚ]
November 2, 2011
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