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Custom Rigs
Trucker makes tight turn with extra-long trailer look easy
As noted in the video’s description, the trailer was even equipped with a rear driver.
December 3, 2014
Custom Rigs
Truck jumps 83-feet after launching from ramp
Stunt car/truck driver Mike Ryan says what transpires in the video below was a “dream stunt.” The coordinators break the world record for the longest truck jump. Ryan says they gutted the truck to remove flammable items. And they manage to clear an Formula 1 race car in the process:
November 28, 2014
Custom Rigs
Stunt driving big rig pushes tractor-trailer to the limit
As our sister site Truckers News wrote, I wouldn’t try these at home.
November 6, 2014
Overdrive Extra
Truck rams security post, proves they’re effective
If the thought ever crossed your mind to try to knock down a security barrier with your truck, here’s some evidence that may change your mind.
October 28, 2014
Channel 19
20-year-old TX intrastate hauler Chris Miller
The latest in Tex Crowley’s “Life of a Trucker” series of profile vids features this young driver, who issues a plea to those getting into the industry to work together to restore the respect for each other he feels was much more common when he was growing up.
October 18, 2014
Overdrive Extra
Sample a diversity of trucker body art
It doesn’t take much time hanging around a truck stop to notice that there’s no shortage of tattoos, many elaborate and creative. Overdrive’s created a Show Us Your Ink website to celebrate these wide-ranging expressions of interest, whether trucking-related or otherwise. We’re using the site to solicit photos of your tattoos and any comments you […]
October 10, 2014
Overdrive Extra
One tragedy averted, another that could have been
“It’s a shame that we’re all so busy we can’t stop and help one another out,” said Brad Wenneberg, one of two drivers named Highway Angels for their smart handling of a highway disaster.
October 8, 2014
Custom Rigs
Bryan Martin previews Guilty by Association Truck Show
The Guilty by Association Truck Show in Joplin, Mo., gets under way this Friday, Sept. 26. Owner-operator George Parker and Overdrive contributing writer Wendy Parker shot this brief preview video with 4 States’ Bryan Martin.
September 24, 2014
Equipment
Checking out, test driving Western Star’s new 5700 XE
Overdrive Equipment Editor Jack Roberts was on hand in Las Vegas earlier this month when Western Star unveiled its new 5700 XE tractor, designed for aerodynamic fuel savings and driver comfort. In this video, Roberts takes the truck for a test spin and talks to Western Star reps about its features.
September 23, 2014
Life
A highway-safety public service announcement from the pros
Christopher Fiffie’s BigRig Videos Youtube channel recently featured the following video PSA — from veteran truckers to the general public on safe driving around trucks.
September 3, 2014
Custom Rigs
Pride & Polish competitors rolling into the sunshine after GATS
The Great American Trucking Show hosted nearly 70 show trucks in its annual Pride & Polish competition last week. This video shows the trucks leaving the Dallas Convention Center after the show ended.
August 27, 2014
Trucker Talent Search
Edgar Hansen interviews Trucker Talent Search nominees
Edgar Hansen from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch interviewed the nominees for the Trucker Talent Search. Check out the video below. The nominees will compete today at 5 p.m. Central at the Red Eye Radio booth.
August 22, 2014
Channel 19
Telematics boost, demand driving interoperable standard
Will the “Connected Vehicle” future have any benefit to independents? Exploring some of the possibilities here with Hirschbach Motor Lines’ Jim Coffren’s take from the fleet side.
August 22, 2014
Channel 19
Analysis of what’s happening with ELDs / bankruptcies
Analyst Donald Broughton on what’s happening behind a trend that is running against the usual for trucking bankruptcies: FMCSA’s pressure on company over hours of service noncompliance.
August 21, 2014
Overdrive Extra
Drivers to put voices in gear at Dallas show
Trucker Talent Search finalists Brad James, Keith Sampson and Jennie Simpson will perform right as the show closes, at 5 p.m., at the Red Eye Radio booth in the lobby.
August 11, 2014
Custom Rigs
Jon and Miriam Brown and their Volvo home away from home
Landstar-leased Jon and Miriam Brown’s team operation and 2012 Volvo VNL300 converted by Showhauler Motorhome Conversions the first featured business in Volvo’s new “Welcome to my cab” vid series.
August 9, 2014
Overdrive Extra
Most Beautiful winner shares life on and off the road
Emily Weymouth talks about women in trucking and the interesting things she does in her off-time, including modeling.
July 30, 2014
Channel 19
Motorcycle stunt action at Pride & Polish
Jesse Toler and a fellow rider wowed crowds at the Overdrive’s Pride & Polish event in Crossville, Tenn., on June 18, 2014.
July 29, 2014
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