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The times have definitely changed, and some men will tell you there's nothing sexier than a female trucker. We recently read an open letter written by Maggie Stone, the winner of Overdrive's 2013 Most Beautiful contest. In it she gushed, just a little, about how honored she was to be chosen the contest winner for 2013. ...

Like doctors, actors, and many other professionals, truckers are viewed in a particular way. Not always, but often, the image of a trucker is not a positive one. But why? The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has some answers to that question, and is taking the initiative to help build a new image for both truck drivers...

Two officers in Iowa arrived at the scene of an auto accident, and nearly got into one of their own. After stopping to assist the stranded driver on I-80, a pickup truck came flying straight for them -- just narrowly missing the officers. Although the dash cam footage does not show the pickup getting hit, it was reported that a semi...

Overdrive's first Pride & Polish show of the year begins later this month in Wildwood, FL. The 3 day event which starts on April 25th and lasts until the 27th showcases some of the best custom big rigs in America. Dozens of working class show trucks turn up for the event each year. The show also features live music, free...

Here's something to think about. A survey conducted by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health showed that truckers display an array of risk factors for chronic disease including high blood pressure, obesity, and high cholesterol. The study also showed that truckers are more likely to smoke, and that their physical activity and sleep patterns also...

A concrete truck in Texas sped past a red light and swerved into a oncoming passenger vehicle. Amazingly, the driver of the Toyota minivan that was struck, Dr. Guan Zhu, a professor at Texas A&M University, survived the head on collision with just minor injuries. The incident took place on the northbound lane of Wellborn Road in College Station,...

Earlier this year congress implemented hours of service waivers in 37 U.S. states due a propane shortage caused by severe winter storms. Many states have reported fuel levels rising to normal levels and in response the Secretary of Transportation has canceled the exemptions in these states In the notice published on April 10th 2014, the FMCSA declared the exemptions cancelled in...

Democratic Whip, Senator Dick Durbin is calling for an audit of the FMCSA's investigative practices. A crash in January, involving DND International where a toll worker was killed, brought the agency’s incompetence to light. The FMCSA ordered an investigation of DND in August 2013, but investigation of the carrier did not even begin until after the January 2014 crash....