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How a ’96 Classic came to be ‘The Goose,’ and: Hope for small-biz primacy with FMCSA?
So just how did Daniel and Phyllis Snow’s 1996 Freightliner Classic XL come to be called ‘The Goose’? In this Overdrive Radio podcast, the independent owner-operators tell that story. Also: A bit of stumping for the importance of small business in trucking from none other than the top motor carrier safety regulator in the nation,
November 9, 2018
Voices
Truckers split over challengers and incumbents in midterm races
In 21 percent of readers’ districts, the House race featured no incumbent at all, while in those that did, just a single percentage point separated respondents who reported intentions to vote for the incumbent or the challenger, suggesting a divide about the current direction of government in general terms.
November 5, 2018
Voices
POLL: What will you do when you retire from full-time trucking?
What’s your plan for working, whether you do or not, after eventually retire from full-time trucking in the future? Will you haul or otherwise work part-time within the industry, perhaps outside of it, or something else?
November 5, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Hurricane relief hauling with Fla. owner-op Tim Philmon; and a look at ATA’s fed/state agenda
In the latest Overdrive Radio podcast, take a run through Hurricane Michael relief efforts with the front-line FEMA shuttle relief operation Florida-based independent Tim Philmon contracted to in its wake. Also: James Jaillet offers insight into what to expect from ATA’s regs/legislative agenda going forward. It’s not all bad news, ultimately.
November 1, 2018
Voices
David Macom presents ‘Frosty the fly-ash man’
Watch as the eerie dust from fly ash settles in front of trucker David Macom's big rig and remember to submit your own Dashcam Videos on Overdrive.
October 31, 2018
Voices
POLL: Which issue would you describe as the biggest in trucking today?
Which of these major issues of discussion in trucking gets your vote for the most pressing today?
October 30, 2018
Overdrive Radio
The living legacy of the ‘BlackOut’ veterans-tribute Freightliner, and: Small fleet growth elsewhere
A couple weeks out from Veterans Day, this week’s podcast walks through recent additions to the BlackOut 1999 Freightliner veterans-tribute and memorial truck and more Chuck Timbrook following a health scare two years ago. Also: More from owner-op Rob Hallahan’s small fleet growth with other owner-ops.
October 26, 2018
Voices
POLL: At what age do you think you’ll retire from full-time trucking?
Thinking realistically, at what age do you expect you’ll be ready to retire from full-time trucking? Weigh in via this poll.
October 26, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
POLL: Are you satisfied with your electronic logging device and provider company?
Independent owner-operators, six months and counting since the April enforcement deadline for the FMCSA’s ELD mandate, if you’re utilizing and ELD for logs, how is the device and its provider performing?
October 23, 2018
Overdrive Radio
The truck parking problem: Tools in the toolbox, modest capacity proposals, and more
Listen to the 2018 Great American Trucking Show parking panel discuss truck parking problems and advocacy on this week's Overdrive Radio podcast.
October 19, 2018
Voices
POLL: How do you plan to vote in midterm U.S. House of Representatives elections?
Will the incumbent or challenger get your vote in the midterm elections happening in U.S. House of Representative districts around the nation?
October 12, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Voices from D.C. and elsewhere on hours, the ELD mandate, tariffs and more
The latest edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast covers several controversial trucking industry topics. Hear what people have to say about certain issues here.
October 9, 2018
Voices
POLL: How much money do you currently have saved for retirement?
If you're a trucker, Overdrive wants to hear from you in this poll: How much money do you currently have saved for retirement?
October 4, 2018
Voices
Three in four readers a solid yes on Kavanaugh confirmation to Supreme Court
Most Overdrive readers felt Brett Kavanaugh should be confirmed. Only a small percentage opposed his confirmation by the Senate. Get more details here.
October 4, 2018
Voices
POLL: Should appeals-court judge Brett Kavanaugh be confirmed by the Senate as a Supreme Court Justice?
In the wake of hearings around accusations of long past sexual misconduct by Trump's Supreme Court nominee, what's your view of his U.S. Senate confirmation?
September 28, 2018
Overdrive Radio
A two-truck independent’s long climb up from a widow maker to business success
Andre Jackson, an owner-operator, discusses his success in trucking and how he got where is today. Learn all about him and his story on Overdrive Online.
September 27, 2018
Voices
‘Good morning!’, a full cup of coffee and a rumbling KW, with Don Christner
Don Christner greets the morning with a cup of coffee and his Kenworth in Cheyenne, WY. Check out his "Good Morning!" video on Overdrive.
September 24, 2018
Overdrive Radio
Owner-operator income benchmarking, freight relationships and best practices
Listen as Todd Amen, Keven Rutherford, and Richard DeForest take on current events in trucking, how to deal with customers, and best business practices.
September 21, 2018
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