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POLL: What’s changed at open shippers/receivers as the COVID-19 coronavirus has spread?
What’s changed fundamentally at shippers/receivers you service in your trucking operation these past few weeks? Reports have been mixed, with access to restrooms and greater distancing between facility staff and drivers common, but what’s been most noticeable for you? Weigh in here.
April 8, 2020
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‘Over the road’ episode 4: Three stops in Kentucky
In the quest for the best "nanner nanner nanner pudding" in Kentucky, Long Haul Paul makes three stops in his journey. Learn more and listen here on Overdrive.
April 2, 2020
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Follow the orange ribbon to Logan’s lunch for truckers, at I-79 W.Va. rest area — and more support, appreciation
In this Overdrive Radio podcast, learn about 13-year-old Logan Miller and company's Orange Ribbon Campaign to support owner-operators, and hear a message of gratitude.
April 1, 2020
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POLL: Overdimensional haulers, how do you handle permitting?
Multi-state permitting can be a laborious process for oversize and/or heavy haulers, though plenty owner-operators have mastered the process, whether over time on their own or with dedicated staff or employment of a third-party permit service. What’s your typical route toward trip permit securement?
April 1, 2020
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POLL: What have COVID-19-related lockdowns nationwide done to your business?
How are the lockdowns of communities and plenty business around the nation impacting your trucking operation, positively or negatively and/or if at all? Weigh in here.
March 26, 2020
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Listen: The Channel One-Nine Special from ‘Over the Road’ — Music
In this Channel One-Nine Special from the Over the Road podcast, a personal playlist with trucking-song connoisseur and singer-songwriter Tony Justice.
March 26, 2020
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‘This thing is on’: Method amidst the mess, madness around COVID-19
In this edition of Overdrive Radio, interviews with Ingrid Brown, Paul Marhoefer, update us in life on the road in this crisis. Check it out on Overdrive.
March 25, 2020
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Share the road: What’s it like working on the road during the COVID-19 crisis?
Dial 530-408-6423 to weigh in with a message with your stories or observations in answer to this question, from listeners of the Overdrive/Radiotopia coproduction the Over the Road podcast: What’s it been like for you the last couple weeks as a working hauler, if you’re up and running?
March 25, 2020
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‘Over the Road’ episode 3: A brief history of trucking in America
This episode of 'Over the Road' gives voice to the ways trucking's regulatory history helped shape today’s highway business culture. Listen here on Overdrive.
March 19, 2020
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News roundup, March 18: COVID-19 response pushing toll authorities away from cash; Pa. makes rest stops truck parking only
The Illinois Tollway system has deactivated toll lanes, moving to an all-electronic collection model, in efforts to mitigate COVID-19 spread; Mackinac Bridge authority, too, is moving to a cashless system. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation appears to have changed its mind about closing rest areas on Interstate highways and not allowing trucks to park in them.
March 18, 2020
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Share the Road: Why do heavy combos slow down so much going uphill?
Next up in the "Share the Road" series, we'll be discussing why heavy combos slow down so much going uphill. Call us today and let Overdrive know your thoughts.
March 18, 2020
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Professional appreciation, and more on an owner-op-designed solar aux power system
This week on Overdrive Radio podcast, hear more about Chad Fowler's custom-designed "Solar Peterbilt" and its auxiliary power system. Listen on Overdrive.
March 13, 2020
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POLL: How’s the coronavirus threat impacting your day-to-day operation?
With increased demand from some retailers, there’ve been reports of increased business, while other parts of the economy struggle. For plenty, things are business as usual out on the road, with others taking a renewed approach to personal hygiene given the new threat. What’s the biggest impact for you?
March 13, 2020
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Listen: The Channel One-Nine Special from ‘Over the Road’ — Our favorite roads
The next Channel One Nine Special focuses on the question, 'What are some professional drivers' favorite roads out there?' Check it out here on Overdrive.
March 12, 2020
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Share the road: Why do some tractors/trailers utilize wider single tires in place of the dual pair?
Latest 'Share the Road' series question: Why do some tractors/trailers utilize wider single tires in place of the dual pair? Share your knowledge on Overdrive.
March 10, 2020
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Share the road: Do you have a preferred make and model of truck?
Next question in the 'Share the Road' series: your preferred semi-truck makes and models? Call and let us know your preference here on Overdrive.
March 6, 2020
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POLL: If the election were today, which candidate would get your vote for President?
With the Democratic Party primary field having reduced considerably following several primary contests, which of the contenders for the Presidency, including the incumbent, would you vote for today if any? Weigh in via the poll here.
March 5, 2020
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‘Over the Road’ episode 2: Why we drive
In episode two of Overdrive/Radiotopia podcast 'Over the Road', the tale of two truckers in Grand Island, Nebraska. Listen here on Overdrive.
March 5, 2020
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