Voices: Page 92

Radio check from under the ice bucket; And a two-wheeler’s salute

In which Channel 19 writer Todd Dills accepts a couple of ice-bucket challenges, and issues a couple more — and a long-distance highway cyclist delivers a big salute to the pros he shares the road with.

August 28, 2014

Julie Matulle named Top Rookie at Great American Trucking Show

Julie Matulle, a 46-year-old driver for H.O. Wolding Inc. in Amherst, Wisc. is the winner of the fourth annual Mike O’Connell Memorial Trucking’s Top Rookie Award. She received the award, including $10,000 and a variety of prizes, today in ceremonies at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas. Brad Bentley, editorial director for recruiting […]

August 22, 2014

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A time for thanks to those who always deliver

Greg Fulton, President of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, delivers a message to the general public in appreciation of drivers.

August 21, 2014

Truck in rain on highway

Readers on child-migrant wave: Current law adequate solution

A slight majority of Overdrive readers saw current law as adequate on the border, provided adequate enforcement was in place.

August 19, 2014

POLL: Should military-style equipment be used by local law enforcement?

A national debate about the militarization of public space has erupted in the wake of violence in Ferguson, Mo. Weigh in here on the question of whether local law enforcement ought to routinely deploy military-type hardware.

August 19, 2014

POLL: What freight-matching service do you use most?

August 19, 2014

Pipe load shuts down bridge

Readers say no to speed governing, less equivocal on a national speed limit

Haven’t we been here before? With some industry organizations calling for a national 65-mph speed limit and governing of Class 7 and 8 trucks to similar limits, readers weigh in.

August 18, 2014

ATA speed graphic

POLL: 65 mph national speed limit — would you support?

With some industry organizations issuing a call for a national speed limit for all vehicles at 65 mph, with attendant governing of trucks at speed slightly higher, tell us what you think via this poll.

August 11, 2014

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Reader to truck stops: Better optimize, expand parking space; And an eats tip in AL

“There’s nothing worse than after a long hard day’s driving to pull into a truck stop and find full spaces taken up with just a tractor or an RV.” –Rick Fine, Pueblo, Colo.

August 6, 2014

Find an online listing for Arnold’s Truck Stop via this link.

POLL: What do you think of the new CSA SMS public display?

FMCSA’s enhancements to the CSA Safety Measurement System’s public face included a de-emphasizing of carrier category scores on the front page of carrier profiles. Is it a masterful facelift, lipstick on a pig or do you have other thoughts about it? Tell us here.

August 4, 2014

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The yardstick method of driver training, with Jimmy Ardis

Owner-operator Jimmy Ardis, longtime driver out of Sumter, S.C., tells the story of how he learned to drive, with his uncle popping his knuckles when he was too forceful with the gear shift. Jokes aside, Ardis urges schools and carriers to go back to long-term mentoring with students.

August 2, 2014

Trucking far from ‘under-regulated’: Reactions to CNBC’s ‘Collision course’ series

The CNBC series itself wondered why there is not a “national outcry” for more trucking regulations. As reader Dianne Vranesic put it quite simply, “‘Under-regulated’? Are you kidding?”

August 1, 2014

You can view video from the CNBC series via this link. Those wishing to file comments with the network directly can use the page at this link.

Missouri ballot would tackle tolls; ‘No polish required’

Aug. 5 ballot measure, with enough yes votes, would essentially raise the state sales tax by three-quarters of 1 percent and devote those new collected funds exclusively to fund transportation infrastructure — and expressly prohibit tolling.

July 31, 2014

In this graphic from the Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates, the Missouri Trucking Association’s analysis shows that motorists on average would spent about 8 cents per day more than current levels with the sales-tax proposal on the Aug. 5 ballot. That’s compared in the graphic to a fuel-tax boost that would raise the same amount of revenue envisioned by the sales-tax proposal.

Sharing the road: Some common sense on regulations to reduce crashes

From owner-operator Pete Zimmer: “Put the safety where needed. Educate auto drivers. Increase fines to make an impact. Put regulations where the biggest problems lie. Make fines equal for all. We are all on the same highways.”

July 30, 2014

Overdrive founder ‘spent his entire life trying to better’ trucking

Mike Parkhurst’s friends say they will remember Overdrive’s founder and longtime editor for championing deregulation and the cause of the owner-operator. Also, a roundup of reader reactions to Parkhurst’s passing.

July 29, 2014

Birds of a feather truck together

More new, notable or odd followers of @OverdriveUpdate on Twitter.

July 24, 2014

Follow @OverdriveUpdate on Twitter for news and traffic/construction updates around the nation and to communicate with Overdrive staff and readers.

Standout places on your route to anywhere

Answers to the question: Where is the coolest place you’ve driven a truck? From readers and fans of the George & Wendy Show Facebook page.

July 19, 2014

“The Presidio, San Francisco, moving live trees,” noted reader Eric Witze.

Have you ever been tested/treated for sleep apnea?

This poll looks at incidence of apnea testing and treatment — have you been tested or treated recently or in the past, whether as a result of a DOT physical or a regular doctor visit? Tell us here.

July 14, 2014

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Ohio-based steel coil hauler's 'Bad Influence' 2013 Pete 389

Lois Yoder Trucking bought the 2013 Pete in 2024 and worked it for the year before pulling it off the road to touch it up and get it ready for the 2025 truck show season. The truck, originally built by A&A Stainless Steel, has picked up awards at multiple shows.

Truckers Paradise officially opened in Gainesville, Texas, on June 26, offering numerous amenities to truck drivers, including mobile fueling and a mobile truck wash, restaurants, lounges and much more. The truck stop is located at 4321 N Interstate 35, Gainesville, TX 76240.

New mega truck stop aims for unforgettable experience

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New Mexico releases video of Harjinder Singh passing an inspection in English

Owner-operator Shelly's three trailers provide versatility for sometimes tight deliveries. Most often today he's hooked to a 53-foot 2017 Great Dane, 102-inch wide, an upgrade from a 2012 96-inch Utility. 'I still run an '04 48-foot/96-inch-wide reefer occasionallly,' too, he said. 'My trailers are aged, but they’re in great shape.' As is evidenced in the picture.

Carving a niche in fresh meat, multistop delivery: Trucker of the Month

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